Study about Korea? At Silla University's Korean Language Education Institute! (SUKLI) How's It Going Here?

  Hello, it’s OIA from Silla University’s Office of International Affairs!

  In this post, I will introduce the Korean Language Education Center of Silla University among many Korean language schools in Korea.

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Korean Language Program

Introduction

  The Korean Language Institute (SKLI), located in Busan, Korea, was founded in February 2002 as one of the best Korean language institutes in Youngnam province. The university has a high level of academic excellence, excellent teaching methods, the best acceptance rate for TOPIK, and high levels of classroom satisfaction.

  By doing hands-on learning and field trips at SKLI, you learn not only Korean language, but also Korean culture, history, and everything about Busan. Furthermore, we strive to diversify our culture and foster global human resources by working with dozens of different countries.

 

  Now, in earnest, I will tell you in detail what courses are taught at the Korean Language Education Center at Silla University and what programs are available.

 SUKLI Program Contents

- Two semesters: per year (Spring and Fall)

- One semester: a total of 400 hours (20 weeks, 5 days a week, 4hes a day)

- Spring semester: March-July (20 weeks), Fall semester: September-January (20 weeks)

- Methodology: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Vocabulary, Conversation Grammar, TOPIK

- Class size: A about 12 students divided by level

- Textbook: Published by Silla University (Vitamin Korean Language 1~4)

 Qualification (Entry Requirement)

A type: People who need a new language training visa (D-4) overseas

  – Foreigners (or Korean nationals abroad, citizens) who have completed a regular high school course or equivalent or above academic career.

B type: People who need to extend visa (D-4) period in Korea

  – Foreigners staying in Korea who need to change their visa to D-4 or transfer students from other Korean language institutes in Korea.

C-Type: People who have any other types of visas or Korean

  – Foreigners (or Korean nationals abroad, citizens) who have a visa to stay in Korea for more than 90 days.

※ The language training students with D4 visas can participate in the Korean language program maximum of 2 years.

Admission schedule

Entrance Semester (Annually)	1st Semester (March ~ July)	2nd Semester (September ~ January)
Application Documents	November 1st ~30th of the prior year	May 1st ~30th
Announcement of Acceptance	End of December of the prior year (Individually notify)	End of June (Individually notify)
Tuition Payment	Early January	Early July

 

Tuition

  [Unit: KRW (₩), USD ($) 1 ≒ ₩1, 100]

Semester	1st Semester (March ~ July)	2nd Semester (September ~ January)	Note
Tuition (KRW)	2,300,000 (About US$ 2,090)	2,300,000 (About US$ 2,090)	1US$ ≒ KRW 1,100

 

Scholarships

  According to your overall grade and attendance rate after completing the semester, you can get a discount, on tuition when you apply for the next semester.

How to Apply

 How to submit applications:  Visit the Office of International Affairs (OIA) or send by post.

Selection Process

STEP1. Document Submission (Visit or Mail) 

STEP2. Document screening

STEP3. Notice of Success

STEP4. Paying for Tuition

STEP5.

A-Type : Issuing of certificate of admission & Application of Visa → Entry to Korea

B-Type: Issuance of standard admission permit → Extension or change of Visa

STEP6. Taking classes

Curriculum

Regular Course Program

  The program is consists of 400 hours in 20 weeks of studies, providing international students with high-quality intensive Korean language training to assist them in attaining proficiency in the Korean language and developing their cultural awareness.

  The training program is directed to help prepare students academically to meet university course requirements.

  Students who are interested may join our program.

 

▷ Course Description

Classification			Target Group	Course Duration	Level	Remarks
Regular Course	Regular Korean Class		Regular Course Students	20 weeks (400 hours)	5 Levels Beginner, Intermediate, Advance	Every semester
	Special Course Program	TOPIK Class	Regular Course Students	20 weeks (2x per week) (4 hours)	Level 1~5	During the semester
		Writing Class	Regular Course Students	20 weeks (once per week) (2 hours)	Level 1~5	Mid of the semester
Special Course	Short-term Korean Training Course		Foreigners staying in Korea for a short period of time	4 weeks (80 hours)	2 Levels Beginner, Intermediate	Semester break
	Short-term Cultural Training Course		Foreigners staying in Korea for a short period of time	1 week (20 hours)	Level 1	None scheduled

▷ Cultural Experience

1. A tour of Busan and Gyeongju 

2. MT, one night, two nights

3. Cooking Korean Food (Kimchi, Bibimbap, Seongpyeon, Gungjung, Tteokbokki, Japchae, etc.)

4. Understanding Korean culture and tradition through various practical workshops, such as:

Wearing Korean traditional dress (Hanbok)

Learning Korean traditional decorum

Participating in a traditional tea ceremony

5. Learning how to play Korean traditional instruments (Samulnori).

6. Learning Taekwondo

7. Watching cultural performances.

8. Visiting business enterprises

9. Learning Hanji (Korean Paper) Art

 

Korean Language Assistance

•   Program Benefits

1. Gives an opportunity for international students to adapt to a new environment and to promote learning about the Korean language and culture through the Buddy Program.

2. Grants (Korean, English) Volunteer Experience Certification issued by the Director of Silla Korean Language Institute. Please note that this program does not give academic credit.

 

•   Reference

(999-5755) Faculty in charge

Room 401, 4th Floor, International Building (kedu_c@silla.ac.kr)

 

A State-funded Course

▷ Korean Government Scholarship Program

  The Korean Government Scholarship Program has been made possible through the collaborative efforts of Silla University and the National Institute for International Education. The program is designed to provide higher education in Korea for international students, with the aim of promoting international exchange in education as well as mutual friendship amongst 30 participating countries.

▷ Course Timetable & Description

 

Classification			Selection	Period of Scholarship	Level	Remark
Government Scholarship Program	Government offers Master Course to foreigners		Government Scholars	20 weeks (400 hours)	4 Levels Beginner Intermediate Advance	Every semester
	Special Course Program	TOPIK Class	Government Scholars	20 weeks (2x per week) (4 hours)	Level 1~4	Mid of semester
		Special Class	Government Scholars	15 weeks	Selection	Cultural Workshop
		Writing Class	Government Scholars	20 weeks (once per week) (2 hours)	Level 1~5	Mid of semester

 

▷ Cultural Workshops

· Traditional Culture workshop: Cooking traditional food, Traditional tea ceremony participation, Wearing Korean traditional dress (Hanbok), Learning traditional etiquette, Attempting Korean Archery, etc.

· Modern Culture Workshop: Noraebang (Korean KTV), Jjimjilbang (Korean dry sauna), Visiting Sports Center and Watching different performances, etc.

· Visiting Industrial Organizations: Samsung Motors, POSCO, Hyundai Motors, shipyard, etc.

                                   

▷ Career Counseling/Consultation

· International students may request consultations, ask questions and make an appointment with the Director.

· Group & Individual Counseling

 

▷ K-Buddy Program

§ Program Benefits

1.  Providing international students with the opportunity to adapt to a new environment and promote learning about Korean language and culture through the Buddy Program.

2.  Grants (Korean, English) Volunteer Experience Certification issued by the Director of Silla Korean Language Institute.

Please note that this program does not give academic credits.

 

•   Reference

(999-5755) Faculty in charge

Room 401, 4th Floor, International Building (kedu_c@silla.ac.kr)

Short Term Program

▷ Short Term Korean Language and Culture Program

  This program is available during summer and winter break. The program's curriculum focuses on Korean language and cultural education and is tailored to the needs of each student.

▷ Course Timetable

Semester	Period	Class Duration	Class Time
Summer Break	End of Jul - Mid of Aug	4 weeks (Total of 80 hours)	20 hours per week (4 hours per day)
Winter Break	End of Jan- Mid of Feb	4 weeks (Total of 80 hours)	20 hours per week (4 hours per day)

▷ Class Schedule

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri
1st Period	Basic Korean	Basic Korean	Basic Korean	Basic Korean	Basic Korean
2nd Period	Basic Korean	Basic Korean	Basic Korean	Basic Korean	Basic Korean
3rd Period	Basic Korean	Basic Korean	Basic Korean	Basic Korean	Basic Korean
4th period	Cultural Workshop

Writing Course Program 

◇ Korean Writing

▷ objective

To improve the writing ability of foreign students for academic purposes.

▷ Focus

· Beginner Level ● Intermediate Level ● Advance Level

· Preparation for Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)

 

◇ Korean University Writing

▷ objective

To improve the writing ability of foreign students for academic purposes.

▷ Focus

· Consulting undergraduates about writing reports

· Improving students' writing skills at Korean universities

 

◇ Thesis Map

▷ objective

  To broaden and improve a student’s mastery of written Korean for academic purposes.

▷ Focus

• Giving graduate students advice on how to write reports and papers
• Making sure you write correctly through individualized education

▷ Korean Language Instructor Training Program

  Along with the rapidly growing global interest in learning Korean, Silla KLI offers this program, which aims to foster Korean language teaching, thereby contributing to the internationalization of Korean and the improvement of the quality of Korean language education worldwide.

 

▷ Curriculum

Number of Lessons	Korean Linguistic	General Linguistics	Korean Education	Korean Culture	Class Observation & Practicum
120+a	30	12	46	12	20+a

 

▷ Class Schedule

• There is a class at the beginning of the semester or during the semester every year after year
• Class observation and practice: Class demonstration

▷ Others

• Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate of completion signed by the Director of Silla Korean Language Institute.
• The Korean Language Education Institute Award is given to the top students after additional evaluation.

▷ Application Information

· Qualification: Must have completed a four-year college/university course or equivalent.

· Approximately 20 people are being recruited.

· Call, Fax, or Mail (051) 999-5755, Fax) 051-999-5753, kedu_c@silla.ac.kr) to apply.

· Documents required: self-introduction essay, final academic degree,  certificate, and studentship certificate

 

▷ K-buddy Program

 

•  Program Benefits

1. Through the Buddy Program, international students can adapt to the new environment by learning about the Korean language and culture.

2. Grants (Korean, English) Volunteer Experience Certification issued by the Director of Silla Korean Language Institute.
→ Please remember that this program does not offer academic credit.

 

• Reference

(999-5755) Faculty in charge

Room 401, 4th Floor, International Building (kedu_c@silla.ac.kr)

Korean Language Course for Adults

Course Introduction

▷ Business Korean Course

This course is a one-on-one to a small group program that allows instructors to personally visit learners' businesses.
This course provides educational processes that are dependent on the individual capacity of the learner. Furthermore, only the applicant is permitted to participate in the institute's various programs.

 

• Training Course Content

1. The course content may be configured to suit one’s characteristics and level of learning.

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3. The application is available in the office.

 

▷ Korean Language and Culture Course for Foreign Nationals

  This course is required for foreign nationals living in Korea to learn language and cultural skills that can be used in the workplace and in daily life. The course consists of intensive weekday and Saturday programs to help students manage their time effectively.

 

• Training Course Content

1. Everyday Life Korean: Course content can be tailored to the individual characteristics and learning levels.

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3. The application is available at the office.

▷ Schedule

 

• Course Schedule for Adults

Semester	Application Period	Start of Lectures
Spring	Every year in late March	Early April
Summer	Every year in late June	Early July
Autumn	Every year in late September	Early October
Winter	Every year in late December	Early January

 

•   1. Special Course in Korean Conversation Schedule

Stage

Duration

Day

Time

Beginner A, B	10 weeks	Tuesday & Thursday	07:00 ~ 09:00 PM
Intermediate

 

•    2. Saturday-centered Course

Stage

Duration

Day

Time

Beginner A, B	10 weeks	Every Saturday	02:00 ~ 05:00 PM
Intermediate

 

▷ Tuition Fee

Registration Fee (1 Semester: 20 weeks / Based on 2015)

Classification	Amount	Duration	Remarks
Tuition Fee	2,300,000	1 Semester: 20 weeks	Payment should be made at time of admission

  As previously stated, Silla University's Korean Language Education Center offers a regular course, a state-funded course, and a short-term course, so you can choose based on your needs. Furthermore, studying here will provide you with the opportunity to learn and experience more about the traditional culture of Korea, Busan, as well as learning Korean.

 

If you have any additional questions, please visit the link below or call us at the number listed below.

 

Thank you very much!

 

⇒ URL of Silla University's Korean Language Education Center

⇒ URL of Silla University

⇒ URL of Office of International Affairs at Silla University

 

☎ References ☎

English) 82-51-999-5511~5512

Chinese) 82-51-999-5513~5514

Vietnamese) 82-51-999-5515

📧 Email 📧 

jwchoi@silla.ac.kr

felix7@silla.ac.kr

bslee@silla.ac.kr