KOREAN LBAT 2011:
Korean for Business and Technology
Jun. 13th ~
Aug. 5th, 2011
Director:
Seok Bae jang
seok.jang@modlangs.gatech.eu
KOREAN LBAT is for Students who
 Are interested in improving language skills
 Have finished KOR-2002 or equivalent
 Are more interested in Korean culture, industry, and
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history
Want to make progress to a minor, a certificate
Plan to stay for an exchange program at a Korean
university at a later point
Plan to have internship opportunities in Korea
Hope to work at a Korean Company
Intensive Language Study during Summer
 8 weeks (Mon. through Thur.) of 3 third year classes-
Lecture will be conducted in Korean
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KOR 3691 Business Korean (3 credit hours)
KOR 3692 Current Issues and Technology in Korea (3 credit hours)
KOR 3693 Exploring modern Korea (3 credit hours)
 Earn a total of 9 credit hours that will count towards
Korean minor (15 credit hours) /Certificate (12 credit
hours)/ International Plan
Classes
 75 minute class for 4 days a week (Mon. – Th.)
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1st class: 9:30-10:45
2nd class: 11:00-12:15
Lunch break: 12:15-1:30
3rd class: 1:30-2:45
 Cultural and business site visits
- every Friday & some weekends
The Host University:
o Located in central Seoul, Sinchon, the heart of college
culture & life in Korea
o Strong humanities & business School
o Cozy, warm environment
o Buddy program & Univ. ID
The Student Dorm
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The Gonzaga Hall - opened in Fall 2008
Wireless connection throughout campus
Two meals included in lodging (breakfast and dinner)
Double rooms
Things to do around the University
Info for Sinchon: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=256043
Cultural site visits
 The Korea House/Namsan Traditional Village House
 Seoul City Bus Tour
 Mt. Dobong Climbing
 Field Trip to the Southwest, Jeollanamdo
(Namwon, Damyang, Haenam, Kangjin; temple stay, green tea field)
 Nanta Performance
 Pucheon Fantastic Film Festival
 Field Trip to Southeast, Kyeongsangdo
(Andong, Pohang, Kyeongjoo, Wulsan)
Business Site Visits
 Samsung Electronics
 Pohang Steel (POSCO)
 Hyundai Motors
 Hyundai Heavy Industries
 LG Electronics
 KBS (Korean Broadcasting System)
 KOTRA
 SK C&C
 CJ Internet
 FCI
 Xronet
Fun Things in Korea
Est. Program Fee ($4500)
Includes
Not includes
 Group meals
 Direct Airfare (around
 Group transportation
 Lodging(which includes
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breakfast, dinner)
 Insurance
 Books/supplies
(Applies your HOPE
Scholarship)
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$1400)
Individual meals
Individual
transportation(T-money)
Application fee ($175)
Visa for American
citizens ($45)
Application Deadline
•Deadline: Feb. 15th. 2011
o Application process can start NOW!
at www.oie.gatech.edu/apply
•Do not wait until February, 2011
Available Scholarships and Internship
 The Campoamor Scholarship (approx. $400)
for Study Abroad
 Opportunity of one month paid internship at
Sogang University before or after the LBAT
Links
Visit LBAT Website:
http://www.modlangs.gatech.edu/
lbat-program/korea/