Summer Korean Language & Culture

Program

~ SILLA WAVE 2015 ~

July 26 (Sun.) – August 8 (Sat.)

Silla University, Busan, South Korea

“Surf the Korean Wave with Silla!”

Silla University

Contents

Welcome to Silla University, welcome to Silla Wave!

Introduction of Silla Wave Program

Program at a Glance

Program Schedule

Field Trips

Cultural Experiences

Accommodation “Global Town”

Acceptance Procedure

Participation Fee & Payment Method

Contact Information

Silla University welcomes foreigners to join the

Korean Language and Culture Program

“Silla Wave 2015” Silla University – prestigious University

Founded in the southern city of Busan in 1954, Silla

University takes pride in its long history and tradition.

Starting from just a small College of Education, Silla

University has grown into a 4-year university with nearly

11,000 students, and offers about 7 colleges, 4 graduate

schools, and about 60 majors. The 1,800,000 m2 campus

of Silla University lies subtly in the

mountains with a view of the sea, and always a breeze of

the fresh air, provides a great study environment. Silla

University`s Campus has been ranked within the top ten

most beautiful campuses in all of Korea by the Korean

College Newspaper. The university has over 600 foreign

students from 47 countries, constantly striving to make a

welcoming environment to a wide variety of students;

Silla University annually organizes diverse programs for

foreigners.

SILLA WAVE 2015 –program, which will meet all of your expectations of Korea!

The 2015 Silla Wave Summer program at Silla

University promises to be one of the most exciting yet. If

you are fascinated by South Korea, if you are curious

about Korean education environment and on-campus life,

if you interested in the Korean culture, Korean daily life

or if you simply enjoy traveling and visiting new places,

this program will fit you perfectly. We welcome

international students from around the world. The 2-week

“Silla Wave” program will encourage foreigner to design

an unforgettable and unique cultural experience, take part

in the intensive, yet fun Korean Language classes, and go

on weekly trips to some of the most popular tourist spots

in South Korea. Aside from the cultural activities, trips,

foreign participants will also immerse into cultural

exchange by spending time

with Silla University students through our buddy program!

Join SILLA WAVE 2015! Surf the Korean Wave with Great Silla!

Introduction of “SILLA WAVE 2015”

Dates

July 26 (Sun.) – August 8 (Sat.), 2015 – 2 weeks

Organizer

Silla University, Busan, South Korea

Concept of the program – Surf the Korean Wave with Silla SILLA WAVE program offers an exceptional opportunity for foreigners to experience study

environment and on-campus life at one of the leading universities in Busan – South Korea`s

second largest city. SILLA WAVE 2015 is an intensive 2-week program, composed of diverse

components, such as Korean cultural courses and Korean language courses. Along with the

language and cultural experiences, SILLA WAVE also offers its participants opportunities to

explore Korea`s unique identity through customized field trips and exchanges with Korean

students through special “Korean buddy program”.

Program Objective To provide an opportunity to foreigners to immerse into Korean language and various aspects of

Korean culture and society, both modern and traditional, as well as to visit some of Korea`s most

famous tourist sites and get unparalleled insight into the beauty of Korea.

Participant Eligibility Program is suitable for any foreigner (below 30 years) with an enthusiasm for new experiences,

such as learning Korean language and culture, travelling to cultural sites around the Korean

Peninsula, etc.

Language of the Program English &

Korean

Main Components of the Program Korean Language & Hands-on experiences of Korean culture, diverse tours

Total Program Fee 900 USD NOT Including: round-trip airfare

Program at a Glance

Korean Language Class Silla Wave 2015 Korean language classes will be available to participants with all levels of

Korean proficiency (from beginners with little or no knowledge of Korean to intermediate and

advanced learners). Silla University Korean Language Education Center (SUKLEC) provides a

top ranked Korean Language education, and has some of the best and highly trained language

instructors.

Courses:

- Beginners (NO prior knowledge of the language required!)

- Intermediate

- Advanced

Days: Monday – Friday (2 weeks)

Hours: 9 am – 1 pm (total: about 40 hrs.)

Level Test: Participants will be divided into groups based on results of the level test on July

27. Please note, that little or NO prior knowledge of the language is required for the beginner

group, and even if you never studied Korean language before, it will be a great opportunity to

broaden your horizons and knowledge.

Hands-on experience of Korean Culture Aside from in-class Korean language learning, Silla Wave offers a range of activities for

participants of the program to experience Korean culture hands-on. Participants will get to

participate in activities like cooking traditional food, tea ceremony, making traditional masks

(Korean craft making), Taekwondo, traditional instruments Samulnori, and try on traditional

costume Hanbok, which will develop a deeper understanding of the country.

K-Food (Cooking Class)

K-Instruments (Samulnori)

K-Costume (Hanbok & Tea Ceremony)

K-Craft (Making traditional masks)

Day Trips Participants will have a chance to explore Korea by visiting some of the most dynamic and most

popular tourist sites of the country. Courses of the trips include locations in Busan and

surrounding area, Geoje Island & Oedo Botania, cities of Ulsan and

Gyeongju

Culture Exchange with Korean students

Our buddy program aims to help foreign participants to adjust to Korea and have a chance to

explore the dynamic city of Busan on their free time. Participants of the program will be paired

with their buddy who is a student of Silla University and will be encouraged to get to know their

new international friends and participate in a friendly, ongoing cultural exchange.

Program Schedule 1st Week (July 26 ~ August 1)

Date/ Time

July 26

(Sun.) July 27 (Mon.) July 28 (Tue.) July 29

(Wed.) July 30 (Thu.) July 31

(Fri.) Aug. 1

(Sat.)

07:30

09:00

Arrivals

Global Town

Check-in

Registration

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakf.

09:00 11:00 Korean

Language Level Test

Korean Language

Class

Korean Language

Class

Korean Language

Class

Korean Language

Class

Trip to Geoje Island

& Oedo

11:00 12:50

Korean Language

Class

Korean Language

Class

Korean Language

Class

Korean Language

Class

12:50 14:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

14:00 16:00 University

Campus Tour

Busan City

Tour

K - Costume (Hanbok &

Tea Ceremony)

Exchange with Korean

Students K – Food (Cooking

Class)

16:10 18:00

18:00 19:00

Dinner Welcome

Dinner

Dinner Dinner

19:00 20:00

Orientation

Free time

Free time

Free time

20:00

23:00

Rest Free

2nd Week (August 2 ~ August 8)

Date/ Time

Aug. 2

(Sun.) Aug. 3 (Mon.) Aug. 4 (Tue.) Aug. 5

(Wed.) Aug. 6 (Thur.) Aug. 7 (Fri.) Aug. 8

(Sat.)

07:30

09:00

Breakf. Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakf.

09:00 11:00

Free day

Korean Language

Class

Korean Language

Class

Korean Language

Class

Korean Language

Class

Korean Language

Class

Checkout

&

Depart.

11:00 12:50

Korean Language

Class

Korean Language

Class K - Songs

Korean Language

Class K - Movie

12:50 14:00

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

14:00 16:00

Trip to

Gyeongju City

K - Craft (Making Masks) Trip to

Ulsan City (Hyundai)

Group PPT

Practice

Group PPT

Practice

16:10 18:00

K-Instruments

(Samulnori) K - Sport

(Taekwondo)

Award Ceremony

& Farewell Dinner

18:00 19:00

Dinner

Dinner

(Gyeongju)

Dinner

Dinner

(Ulsan)

Dinner

19:00 22:30

return to Busan

Free

return to Busan

Free

The above schedule is a subject to change

Silla Wave Trips Busan City Tour Busan is the second largest city in Korea and the largest port. City`s most charming

tourist point is its beautiful sea sceneries. The southeastern beach areas have amazing views of the

fantastically shaped rocks and islands, which are a must see. The famous beaches of Haeundae,

Gwangalli, and Songjeong are enjoyed by many. Boating, jet skies, and banana boats are just among

a few of the water recreation activities visitors can take advantage of.

Geojedo Island & Oedo Botania Geojedo Island is Korea's second largest island (after Jeju) with

breathtaking scenery, which boasts the bulk of the South Sea's tourist attractions, with Oedo Island

Paradise as one of the most impressive of them. Oedo-Botania is a marine botanical garden, which

has a beautiful view of the crystal blue South Sea and surrounding landscape. It is 4 kilometers away

from Geojedo Island. About 20 minutes by ship from Gujora Port, past Naedo Island. Oedo Paradise

Island is without a doubt, a true paradise.

Ulsan (Hyundai Plant tour) As Hyundai Motor’s main production facility, the Ulsan Plant is located

in the city of Ulsan. It is comprised of five independent plant facilities on a land spanning 5,000,000

square meters. The plant is the world’s largest single automobile plants and employs over 34,000

personnel to produce an average of 5,600 vehicles a day. The plant has its own port where up to three

50,000-ton vessels can anchor simultaneously and operates a fire station, hospital, and patrol cars all

within the grounds.

Gyeongju Historic Area Tour Known as ‘the museum without walls, Gyeongju holds more temples,

rock carvings, pagodas, Buddhist statuary and palace ruins than any other place in South Korea,

resulting in multiple sites being designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage under the name of

the Gyeongju Historic Areas.

Accommodation - Global Town

Accommodation Type Dormitory Global Town

Room Type 2 person (double occupancy)

All participants of Silla Wave 2015

will be living at the 2 person (double

occupancy) rooms in the modern

dormitory Global Town on the Silla

University Campus. All rooms are

equipped with: bathroom, shower

room, wardrobe, bed, individual desk,

air conditioner, high-speed Internet

access (Wi-fi), private telephone, etc.

Moreover, students will be able to use

outside lounge, fitness center, ping-

pong room, coin laundry and other additional facilities.

Double Occupancy Room Coin Laundry Room Restaurant

Fitness Center Ping Pong Room Coffee Shop

Entrance Lounge View from Roof Top

Acceptance Procedure

Application Deadline May 15, 2015

Acceptance Procedures

1) Fill out Application Form

2) Submit Application Form and required documents by E-mail: alexandra@silla.ac.kr 3)

Receive confirmation E-mail

4) Pay Program Fee in full

5) Receive a Letter of admission (Invitation) and Official Receipt of Fee Payment

6) Address the nearest Embassy of the Republic of Korea to apply for visa *if required 7)

Arrange your flight schedules according to the program period

Visa Information

Participants, accepted to the Silla Wave will be able to apply for a short term comprehensive

visa, if required. Visa can be obtained through direct application to the Korean Embassy or

Consulate in the participant`s home country. Participants of Silla Wave must directly contact

the nearest embassy of the Republic of Korea to check if you need a visa to come to Korea and

if so, which application documents should be submitted to apply for visa. (different documents

are required based on the applicant`s home country regulations). Silla University will provide

an Invitation Letter.

Program Fee & Payment Method

Program Fee TOTAL: 900 USD

Fee Includes:

Pick up and sending service from/to Busan (Gimhae) Airport or Railway Station Accommodation (Silla University Global Town)

Meals (3 times a day)

Korean Language classes (about 40 hrs) and study materials

All culture activities

All Field trips

Insurance

Participation certificates

T-shirts and other memorable gifts

Fee does NOT include: round trip flight ticket

Note: All participants are responsible for their own round-trip airfare expenses (from/to

Busan, South Korea) and should arrange their flight schedules according to the program

period:

Silla University Global Town Check-in: July 26 (Sun.)

Silla University Global Town Check-out: August 8 (Sat.)

Payment Deadline June 26, 2015

Participation Fee should be wired in the name of the participant of the program and should include the remittance charge. Only wire transfers will be accepted. Cancelation after payment of the Participation Fee must be in written form and addressed to the email: alexandra@silla.ac.kr 200 USD will be taken out of the participation fee by the organizer for cancellation of the participation in the program (200 USD – nonrefundable)