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Program Information

Location

Seoul, South Korea

Term

Academic Year

Language

Korean

Minimum Language Requirement

None; however, you must take the host language as one of your courses.

Area of Focus

Arts & Humanities

Structure

Direct Enrollment

Yale Study Abroad Adviser

Kripa Bhagat

  • King Sejong Statue at Gwanghwamun Plaza, Seoul - A view of the King Sejong statue in Gwanghwamun Plaza, with people gathered around the monument under a cloudy sky, and mountains visible in the background

    King Sejong Statue at Gwanghwamun Plaza, Seoul

    A view of the King Sejong statue in Gwanghwamun Plaza, with people gathered around the monument under a cloudy sky, and mountains visible in the background

    Description

    This program is especially well-suited for those who want to hone their practical conversation skills in Korean. Unique among Korean language programs, Sogang employs a communicative approach to teaching, where students constantly practice articulating themselves and focus on methodically-designed tasks in small groups.  This is an excellent choice for students who want to focus on improving spoken fluency.  Most students find and rent their own off-campus housing.

    Two-Part Application Process

    Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.

    1. You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
    2. You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.

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    Notes

    Credit

    Sogang is on a quarterly academic calendar, so students should apply for the fall, winter, and spring terms of the 10-week Korean for General Purpose (Morning session and Special Advanced courses only). General Yale credit cannot be earned by taking Sogang's fall quarter only. Similarly, general Yale credit cannot be earned by taking Sogang's winter and spring quarters. 

    Afternoon, evening, professional, and short course are not eligible for credit.

    Richard U. Light Fellowship

    This program is eligible for the Light Fellowship. To learn more about this funding opportunity, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and deadlines, please visit their website.

     

    Yale Study Abroad Adviser

    Kripa Bhagat