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AUKP
Asia University Korea Program
Asia University
Korea Program
Korea Program
- 2nd year
- 5 months
- Korea
●400 hours of Korean language lessons
● Fieldwork to learn about culture, history, and economics
●You can graduate in 4 years even if you study abroad for 5 months!
● Fieldwork to learn about culture, history, and economics
●You can graduate in 4 years even if you study abroad for 5 months!
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Took 400 hours of Korean language classes in Seoul, Korea.
Learn about Korean culture and acquire the ability to research and make presentations in Korean.
A study abroad program to learn Korean language and culture.
There are strong economic ties with neighboring South Korea, and companies from both countries are expanding into each other's countries to develop global businesses, and many tourists visit both countries, which leads to continued growth in related businesses, so it is expected that there will be many fields in which global talent can thrive in the future. Global talent who study in South Korea will have Korean language proficiency and be familiar with Korean culture, and will be able to demonstrate their abilities especially in South Korea-related businesses.
point of growth
AUKP offers 400 hours of Korean language classes. You will study in a class according to your Korean level, so you can improve your Korean language skills efficiently. Students will take the Korea research Seminar, which aims to acquire the ability to conduct fieldwork on their own themes, research materials in Korean, and make presentations in Korean while taking elective classes in Korean culture while taking elective classes in Korean while making use of their Korean language skills, which will make them feel that they are growing every day. Through studying in these classes and living in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, students are expected to acquire practical Korean language skills and grow into human resources with the ability to understand Korean culture and other other cultures.
Four points of AUKP
Quality and quantity of classes, studying with international International Student from all over the world
The host university, Kyung Hee University, offers an extremely large number of Korean language classes, totaling 400 hours throughout the study abroad period. International International Student from all over the world gather at Kyung Hee University, and classes are organized according to Korean language level, with all classes being conducted in Korean. By studying with international International Student from various countries, students will not only be able to improve their Korean language skills, but will also gain many new realizations through interaction.
*Depending on the class, Japanese international International Student may make up the majority of the students.
*Depending on the class, Japanese international International Student may make up the majority of the students.
Live in the heart of Korea and learn about Korean culture and the present
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is home to approximately 20% of the country's total population and is the heart of South Korea in both name and reality. Living in a city that is the political and economic center, full of energy and where cutting-edge trends are born every day, will allow you to learn about Korean culture and the values of the people who live there, and thus develop your ability to understand different cultures.
"Toumi System" - Tutoring system with Korean students
There is a "Toumi System" where Korean students attending Kyung Hee University volunteer to be tutors for international International Student in pairs or groups. This is a chance to practically learn Korean used by young Koreans, which is different from the Korean you learn in class. Although all of your classmates in Korean classes are International Student, you can expect to widen your network through meeting your tutor and have the opportunity to interact with many Korean students.
*Tutors are volunteers, so the number of tutors varies each time. We cannot guarantee that all International Student will be matched with a tutor.
*Tutors are volunteers, so the number of tutors varies each time. We cannot guarantee that all International Student will be matched with a tutor.
Graduation in 4 years Credit Accredited study abroad
By taking designated courses at the study abroad destination, students can earn 20 Credit. Credit earned are recognized as part of Asia University Requirement for Graduation, allowing students to graduate in four years without having to take a leave of absence.
Aims of AUKP
The purpose of AUKP is not just to learn a language. Based on the four objectives listed below, we will set specific "goals" at the pre-training session so that you can clarify why you are studying abroad and depart. After returning home, you can visualize the results of your study abroad by checking what and how you have been able to achieve the "goals" you set before you departed.Self-discovery
By leaving your home country, taking on new challenges, and living away from your family and friends in Japan, you will be able to discover aspects and possibilities of yourself that you have not noticed before. If you realize your own potential, you will not only become more interested in new things and increase your motivation to learn, but it will also be a great opportunity to discover your future goals.tangible results
- You can look at yourself objectively in a different culture and think about yourself and your future.
- You can acquire the strength and perseverance to face various difficulties in an inconvenient environment.
Cross-cultural understanding
Rather than relying on <knowledge> obtained from the media or hearsay, students <experience> the culture of the country by actually living there. You can feel firsthand that there are cultures with different values in the world.tangible results
- By experiencing different cultures and values, you can acquire the ability to accept or try to understand differences without denying them.
Learning a living foreign language
In addition to reading and writing foreign languages, you will learn a practical language that is more closely related to daily life and acquire communication skills while living in the local area.tangible results
- Students will be able to communicate with their classmates and local staff in the language of their host country [Beginner].
- Students will be able to express their own opinions and ask questions in class, and be able to have discussions with International Student classmates [Intermediate].
- Acquire business terminology and be able to communicate with local staff without any problems / Be able to discuss current affairs [Advanced].
Cultivation of independence
When you live abroad, you will need to separate yourself from the people who supported you in Japan and build your own life. During this International Student, let's grow <self> with a strong feeling of <doing what you can do>.tangible results
- You will be able to work on your own and lead to solutions, such as preparing before studying abroad and dealing with problems while studying abroad.
- You will be able to proactively obtain the necessary information on your own, and based on that information, you will be able to judge, act, and output as appropriate.
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