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Kangwon National University International Language Institute Program

Kangwon National University

KNU Korean Language Program City Kangwon National University

Regional Features

Kangwon National University is one of ten core national universities located in 1 Hour from , quick city Chuncheon, the capital of G(K)angwon Province in Korea. Korea has a juridical 2009 Seoul-Chuncheon Expressway opened, ‌ system with its eight provinces and two metropolitan cities, each of which has one of 2010 Subway opened those core national universities.

Optimal place for investments to do business · Location‌ : Kangwondaehak-gil 1, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do Convenient express access, cheap land and logistics cost, abundant water, etc. · Foundation‌ : 1947 Beautiful natural environment, fun tourism / leisure No. 1 city that people want to live in Korea, Kim Yu-jeong Literature Village, · Type‌ : National University Bomnaegil, Songam-dong Sports Town, etc · Departments‌ : 8 Graduate schools, 17 Colleges Abundant education and culture infrastructure 38,000 students in 6 universities, Mime (selected as best for 5years straight) · The‌ ideal Education : Sil-Sa-Gu-Si(Seek for the truth from result) Festival, Dakgalbi & Makkuksu Festival, Leisure sports tournament, etc. · Area‌ : 1,445,554㎡ Area 1,116.83㎢ (1.8 times of Seoul, 6.6% of the area of Gangwon-do) · International‌ Relations : 201 universities from 49 nations

Administrative district (As of the end of June 2014) · Homepage‌ : www.kangwon.ac.kr · 15‌ dong, 9 myeon, 1 eup · 691‌ tong/ri (488 tong, 203 ri) · 3,704‌ ban (2,850 dong, 854 eup/myeon)

2 | Kangwon National University Korean Language Program | 3 Korean Course Description Language Level Objectives and Contents

Program · ‌Introducing basic Korean vowels and consonants. Practice listening and speaking skills to enable to command simple sentences, and to write basic Beginner 1 words in accurate grammar. (Level 1) · ‌Basic daily-basis conversation: self introduction, greetings, etc. · ‌Understanding basic Korean culture: food culture, Korean manners, etc. The International Language Institute at Kangwon National University offers a Korean Language Learning Program for non-native speakers. · ‌Learn new words and expressions, and expand your command of daily life Beginner 2 conversation through learning simple rules of syntax and grammar. (Level 2) · ‌Be more comfortable to use Korean in daily life, and be able to command Our program is designed for foreigners who want to apply for undergraduate or proper frequently-used expressions both in personal and public places. graduate universities in Korea. It is combined with a course study of the basic textbooks and a practical program of various cultural experiences, which is desirable · ‌Learn more complicate grammar deploying particles and so on; train various expressions in speaking and writing sentences. for both foreign students to adjust to the Korean life-style and overseas Koreans Intermediate 1 · Learn‌ and use high level of grammar in order to be able to express to have better understanding of Korean culture along with learning the standard (Level 3) opinions and to state complex situations in detail. Korean. · ‌Read texts depicting various situations, then speak and write own opinions in proper grammar and syntax.

Our program is offered on a year-round basis, so you may choose to begin your · Learn‌ idiomatic expressions that are frequently used in daily life or in studies when it is most convenient for you. The classes are divided into six levels, specific situations. and all new students will take a placement test to study in a suitable class. · Train‌ to properly manage the situations through learning to logically express the situations in schools and at workplaces. Intermediate 2 · Can‌ express matters related to own study or business using specialized (Level 4) terms. Learn how to discuss on given topics, and be able to command logical expressions to persuade other people. · Learn‌ more difficult texts from various genres, and be able to write in different styles.

· Through‌ practicing to discuss general topics such as politics, economy, society, culture, and so on, learn to express own opinions and persuade others with speaking and writing.

Advanced · ‌‌Through practicing to write specialized texts such as lecture notes, academic reports, business reports, and so on, learn to write in accurate (Level 5,6) grammar and syntax. · ‌Through learning Korean culture in a deeper level, have a better understanding of Korean society in general and the relationship between the culture and the language.

Maximum Class Size The number of students is limited to 15 per class. Classes may be divided and combined by students’ korean language skills.

4 | Kangwon National University Korean Language Program | 5 Academic Calendar Application

Course Dates Qualification Application and Payment Deadline Graduates from a high school or beyond, or those with an equivalent education Course Placement Term background Duration Need visa issuing No need visa issuing Test

Spring Mar.19th~May.29th Open registration ~Mar.2nd Mar. 8th Required Documents Summer Jun.18th~Aug.24th Open registration ~May. 31th Jun.7th ·Application ‌ form (Resume & Self Introduction, Study Plan and Sponsor Letter) to be 2018 Fall Sep.10th~Nov.23rd Open registration ~ Aug. 24th Aug. 30rd written in Microsoft Word (Download the forms from our Homepage) ·A ‌ copy of passport Winter Dec.10th~Feb.22nd.2019 Open registration ~ Nov. 23rd Nov. 29th ·Graduation ‌ Diploma from the most recent attended school (must be certified by APOSTILLE) ·Final ‌ Academic Transcript / A‌ copy of ID for each one of the family member Course Application and Payment Deadline Placement Term Duration Test · F inancial Document Need visa issuing No need visa issuing 9,000 - S ponsor Letter and his/her Bank Statement showing a proof of more than $ deposit Spring Mar.18th~May.24th Open registration ~Feb. 28th Mar. 7th -‌ ‌The relationship between the applicant and the sponsor should be proved with a Statement or a Certificate Summer Jun.17th~Aug.23rd Open registration ~May. 31st Jun. 5th ·3 ‌ Photos (same size with the passport photo with a white background) 2019 Fall Sep.16th~Nov.22nd Open registration ~ Aug. 30th Sep. 5th ※ Additional‌ documents may be requested if needed. Required documents are not returned. Winter Dec.09th~Feb.20th.2020 Open registration ~ Nov. 22nd Nov. 28th

Tuition fee Application fee : 70,000KRW · Tuition fee : 1,200,000KRW per 1 semester Placement Test · - Date : Following the schedule - Place : Individual notice will be given to each student. ※ D-4‌ visa applicants should register at least 2 terms. - Procedure : Part 1 (Essay) → Part 2 (Oral Test) Application Process Time Table STEP1 STEP2 STEP3 STEP4 STEP5 STEP6 STEP7 STEP8 Submission Announcement Tuition payment‌ Issuance of Visa application ‌ Test for class Notice of test Taking courses - Number of Weeks: 10 weeks (200 hours) of application of admissions (applicants) Admission at Korean assignment result and and required decision Letter embassy or participation in - Class Days : Monday ~ Friday documents‌ consulate‌ orientation (applicants) (applicants)

Class Time Refund Regulation 1 9:00~9:50 Date when refund is requested Refundable amount 2 10:00~10:50 Prior to the 1st day of a semester total

3 11:00~11:50 Within 5 days after the 1st day of a semester 90% of the semester’s tuition 6 days and more after the 1st day of a semester No refund 4 12:00~12:50 ※ For‌ D-4 visa holder : A Student should attend Korean Language Program for at least 2 terms. If you withdraw before 2 terms finish, the tuition shall not be refunded.

6 | Kangwon National University Korean Language Program | 7 Enrollment Details Culture Class

Details

A culture class is offered every term and is an integral part of the language program, Foreign nationals or Korean residents abroad who graduated from a Qualification high school or beyond designed to give international students the opportunity to better understand Korean culture and transition into Korean society with ease. · ‌Via mail : International Language Institute, Kangwon National University Kangwondaehak-gil 1, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 24341, Document Korea Sports day submission · ‌In person : #210, International Language Institute, Kangwon National University

· ‌Account holder : KNU, International Language Institute · ‌Name of Bank : Shin-Han bank · ‌SWIFT CODE : SHBK KRSE Tuition payment · ‌Address : 120, 2-ga Taepyung-ro, Chung-gu, Seoul, KOREA · ‌Account number : 100-030-694705 ※ ‌Make a deposit in Korean “₩(won)” with the applicant’s name. ‌ Korean Speech Contest (In an unavoidable case, making a deposit in US$ is possible.)

1. The original copy of Admission Letter Enrollment 2. A‌ copy of Application for Enrollment Cancellation(specific form of Cancellation KNU International Language Institute) (Required Documents) 3. A copy of Tuition Fee Receipt ※ ‌For cancelling enrollment, application fee(₩70,000) cannot be refunded.

· KNU‌ International Language Institute issues an Admission Letter for Cooking Class‌ ‌ ‌ Wearing Traditional Korean Deress those who are admitted and paid the tuition, and the Letter is to be sent to the address of the applicant by post.(To those with Chinese Certificate of citizenship, Admission Letter and Visa Issuance Letter are not to be Admission sent.) ※ ‌In case of cancelling enrollment, all above documents issued by the Institute must be returned.

· ‌For those who are determined to be improper for issuing Visa Attend Region festivals, Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Refund Issuance Letter, the tuition except for a remittance charge can be refunded. New cultural heritage of Korea One of the 7 winter wonders, One of the 4 great winter festivals · ‌Email: [email protected] Best Festival of Korea selected by Ministry of culture, sports and Tourism Inquiry · ‌Tel: +82- 33-‌ ‌250- 7153‌ · ‌FAX: +82- 33-‌ ‌253- 1843‌

8 | Kangwon National University Korean Language Program | 9 Guide to living Campus map

Domitory Housing Fee Building Occupancy Features One semester(4months) Back Gate

International Private restroom and International Language Library International Dormitory (M/F) Room for 2 shower room in Around 680,000KRW Institute Dormitory BTL (M/F) each room Toegyegwan (M) Public restroom and Nanjiwon (F) Room for 4 shower room on each Around 330,000KRW floor Shinhan Bank Gukjiwon (F)

※ No kitchens in dormitories mentioned above.

Living Cost Front Gate In case of living in other residences around the school, the cost for a shared room for 4 Bed Dormitory 2 persons is around KRW150,000 ~ 200,000 each per month. And it will cost around KRW2,500 ~ 3,700 per meal if you have a meal in school dining and around KRW3,000 ~ 5,000 in other dining places around the school. A total meal cost is assumed to be around KRW300,000 per month. Directions Insurance · Mandatory for the students who register more than 6months · Insurance‌ fee will be different depending on your age and gender (Around From airport 150,000~200,000KRW per 1 year) Incheon International Airport Bus station 10C -> Chuncheon Bus Terminal → ‌ Taxi or Bus No. 7 (Back Gate) →Language Center (B/D # 212) (2.40 Hours, 21,300KRW) Others · Access‌ to Kangwon National University Central Library, Pool and various other From Seoul campus facilities ➊ By bus · Opportunities‌ to experience Korean university lifestyle and local culture · ‌Gangbyeon Station on Line 2 in Seoul→ → Chuncheon Bus Terminal ‌ → Taxi or Bus No. 7 (Back Gate) →Language Center (B/D # 212) · Express‌ Bus Terminal Station on Line 3 or 7 → Terminal (Honam Line) -> Chuncheon Bus Terminal → Taxi or Bus No. 7 (Back Gate) →Language Center (B/D # 212) ➋ By iTX train on Line 1 → Nam Chuncheon Station → Taxi or Bus No. 7 (Back Gate) → Language Center (B/D # 212) ➌ By subway Sangbong Station on Chungang Line → Nam Chuncheon Station → Taxi or Bus No. 7 (BackGate) ‌ → Language Center (B/D # 212)

10 | Kangwon National University Korean Language Program | 11 KNU Korean Language Program

International Language Institute, Kangwon National University Kangwondaehak-gil 1, Chuncheon, Gangwon 24341, Korea Tel : +82-33-250-7152~56 Fax : +82-33-259-5692 E-mail : [email protected] Homepage : //language.kangwon.ac.kr