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Kyungpook National University
Summer 2012 (Last week of June)

 

Join the 4-week English summer session at Kyungpook National University. All courses are taught in English by Visiting Scholars from around the world. Plus a special hands-on Korean program.

About Daegu:

Daegu, also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is the third largest metropolitan area in South Korea, and by city limits, the fourth largest with over 2.5 million people. The city is the capital and principal city of the surrounding province, Gyeongsangbuk-do, although it is not legally part of the province. These two areas are often called Daegu-Gyeongbuk, and have a population of over 5 million.

 

The city is located in south-eastern Korea about 80 km inside from seacoast, near the Geumho River and its mainstream, Nakdong River in Gyeongsang-do, also called the Yeongnam region. The Daegu basin, where the city lies, is the middle part and rare plain of that region. It made the city the region's center of politics, economy, and culture.

 

In ancient times, Daegu was part of the Silla Kingdom which unified the Korean Peninsula first, and in the Joseon Dynasty period, it was the capital of Gyeongsang-do which was one of eight provinces of the country. The city also was the home of the regimes in South Korea's rapid economic growth period (1960's–1980's). Today, the city has become one of the major cities of the country and is making efforts to be the center of the fashion and high-tech industries. Due to its status as a cultural center, there are many nicknames for the city including "Apple's City", "Beauty's City", "Textile City", and "Fashion City".

 

Academics:

No.	Title	Syllabus
1	Architecture and Utopia in Western Culture
2	Investments
3	History and Public International Law
4	European Civilization
5	Global Affairs : Introduction to American Politics
6	Global Management
7	Financial Management
8	Research Methods for Public Administration
9	US Mass Communication Law
10	Algebraic Topology
11	Business Statistics
12	Signals and Systems
13	Korean Language 1
14	Korean Language 2

**Courses are subject to change.

Enrollment:

A maximum of 2 UNCP students may participate in this program.

Cost:

Tuition and fees are waived (max 6 credit hours). In addition they are offering two scholarships that provide on-campus accommodation including meals. (pending funding).

Airfare:

UNCP students are responsible for paying their individual flight costs to Korea. However the Center for International Programs will be happy to put you in touch with an international travel agent. Before booking your flight, please see the Study Abroad Coordinator.

Financial Aid:

This is an approved Study Abroad program through the Center for International Programs. In order to qualify for Financial Aid you must be registered for 6 credit hours in the summer and receive a letter of 'C' or higher. Please direct all questions about Financial Aid eligibility to the Financial Aid Office.

Currency:

The unit of currency is the Won (W). Coins come in W10, W50, W100 and W500 and notes in W1,000, W5,000 and W10,000. Most currencies can be easily exchanged at banks and hotels.

Credit cards are accepted at major hotels, resort, shops and restaurants. It is probably best, in terms of convenience and getting the best rates, to change money at the airport on arrival and prior to departure. Banks operate exchange counters in the customs hall (for when you arrive) and departure hall. For current exchange rates visit the currency converter.

Application Process:

Application- Contact the Study Abroad Coordinator, to apply for the KNU program. E-mail: ip@uncp.edu, 910-775-4095, or stop by the Center for International Programs.

• Minimum GPA is 2.50.
• Must be at least a sophomore standing and have completed at least 15 credits at UNCP before applying.
• Open to all UNCP undergraduate and graduate students.

Application Deadline is May 1.

Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012

 

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