Program Content
Academic Schedule
The curriculum of the Korean Flagship Overseas Program at Korea University (KU-KFOP) has been developed in close collaboration with the University of Hawai'i at Manoa Korean Flagship Program since its inception. The program begins with a three-week summer intensive course held from July to August and follows the academic schedule of Korea University. The Korean Flagship Program ends in June of the following year.)
Curriculum
The curriculum of the Korean Flagship Overseas Program is largely divided into four parts: domain courses, Korean media classes, internships, and other cultural activities.)
Domain/Major Courses (3 credits)
Students in the Korean Flagship Overseas Program will take undergraduate courses offered at Korea University to learn Korean for academic purposes. Students can improve their Korean skills through individual presentations or joints presentations with other Korea Unviersity students while taking domain classes in Korean. They can also take courses related to their majors at the Univeristy of Hawaii.)
Korean Media Course (3 credits)
The main goal of the Korean Media course is to help students understand the recent events in Korean society. Students can better understand various phenomena and current issues in Korean politics, economy, society, and culture through various media (newspapers, broadcasting, etc.) and improve their Korean language skills. For 75-minutes three times a week, they attend classes using media materials such as television, radio, or the internet, and receive one-on-one feedback from teachers on tasks they perform during class.)
Internship Program (3 credits)
in addition to media classes and domain courses, which are the main areas of learning, students participate in various types of vocational training (internship) activities related to their major of areas of interest.)
Cultural Activities
Students gain first-hand experience of Korean society and culture through a wide range of events and activities coordinated by the KFOP.)
Language Partner
Korean language partners-undergraduate and graduate students from Korea University-are recruited to support Korean Flagship Capstone students in their Korean language development and to assist with their daily life and cultural adjustment in Korea.)
Tutor
Tutors support Korean Flagship Capstone students in developing advanced Korean proficiency through regular one-on-one sessions held at a fixed time each week. These sessions focus on building analytical and discussion skills while exploring key issues in Korean society, including women's issues, politics, North Korea, and international diplomacy.)
Student Management and Evaluation
Students are encouraged to keep a monthly journal documenting their academic activities and daily experiences to monitor their adjustment to life in Korea and track their progress over time. In addition, regualr one-on-one meetings with the KFOP coordinator provide individualized guidance and support, helping students navigate academic and personal challenges during the program. Students who successfully complete all required components-domain courses, Korean media classes, and the internship program-with a cumulative GPA of B or higher will fulfill the requirements of the KU-KFOP and receive a program certificate from the Korea University Korean Language Center at the conclusion of the program.)