Jun. 13th ~Aug. 5th, 2011

Director: Seok Bae jang

seok.jang@modlangs.gatech.eu 

KOREAN LBAT 2011: Korean for Business and

Technology 

KOREAN LBAT is for Students who

Are interested in improving language skillsHave finished KOR-2002 or equivalentAre more interested in Korean culture,

industry, and historyWant to make progress to a minor, a

certificatePlan to stay for an exchange program at a

Korean university at a later pointPlan to have internship opportunities in KoreaHope to work at a Korean Company

Intensive Language Study during Summer

8 weeks (Mon. through Thur.) of 3 third year classes- Lecture will be conducted in Korean

KOR 3691 Business Korean (3 credit hours) KOR 3692 Current Issues and Technology in Korea (3 credit

hours) KOR 3693 Exploring modern Korea (3 credit hours)

Earn a total of 9 credit hours that will count towards Korean minor (15 credit hours) /Certificate (12 credit hours)/ International Plan

Classes

75 minute class for 4 days a week (Mon. – Th.)

1st class: 9:30-10:45 2nd class: 11:00-12:15 Lunch break: 12:15-1:30 3rd class: 1:30-2:45

Cultural and business site visits - every Friday & some weekends

The Host University:

o Located in central Seoul, Sinchon, the heart of college culture & life in Korea

o Strong humanities & business Schoolo Cozy, warm environmento Buddy program & Univ. ID

The Student Dorm

• The Gonzaga Hall - opened in Fall 2008• Wireless connection throughout campus• Two meals included in lodging (breakfast and

dinner)• Double rooms

Things to do around the University

Info for Sinchon: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=256043

Cultural site visits

The Korea House/Namsan Traditional Village House Seoul City Bus Tour Mt. Dobong Climbing Field Trip to the Southwest, Jeollanamdo (Namwon, Damyang, Haenam, Kangjin; temple stay, green tea

field) Nanta Performance Pucheon Fantastic Film Festival Field Trip to Southeast, Kyeongsangdo (Andong, Pohang, Kyeongjoo, Wulsan)

Business Site Visits

Samsung ElectronicsPohang Steel (POSCO)Hyundai MotorsHyundai Heavy IndustriesLG ElectronicsKBS (Korean Broadcasting System)KOTRASK C&CCJ InternetFCIXronet

Fun Things in Korea

Est. Program Fee ($4500)

IncludesGroup mealsGroup transportationLodging(which

includes breakfast, dinner)

InsuranceBooks/supplies

(Applies your HOPE Scholarship)

Not includesDirect Airfare

(around $1400)Individual mealsIndividual

transportation(T-money)

Application fee ($175)Visa for American

citizens ($45)

Application Deadline

•Deadline: Feb. 15th. 2011oApplication process can start NOW! at www.oie.gatech.edu/apply

•Do not wait until February, 2011

Available Scholarships and Internship

The Campoamor Scholarship (approx. $400) for Study Abroad

Opportunity of one month paid internship at Sogang University before or after the LBAT

Links

Visit LBAT Website:

http://www.modlangs.gatech.edu/lbat-program/korea/