M.A. in Korean
Description
Certificate in KoreanCertificate in Korean for Professionals
To be launched in Summer 2010
The Certificate program is for undergraduate and graduate students who wish to learn advanced Korean and complement their studies with a Certificate in Korean for Professionals. The goal of the program is to elevate Korean language proficiency to a professional level. The Certificate is awarded after completion of both the summer component in residence at the UHM and the one-year overseas component at Korea University (KU) in Seoul.
Highlights of the Program
Profession-level proficiency
Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to function in professional-level Korean in their chosen academic or professional fields.
Intensive summer component
The program begins with an intensive summer component. Classes meet for six hours a day, five days a week for eight weeks. The total time is 240 hours.
Financial aid
Both merit-based and need-based financial aid are available. For detailed information, please refer to Financial Aid.
Tutorial program
The tutorial assistance program provides one-on-one tutoring for all students. Tutors are Korean native speakers with academic training in the student’s domain.
Overseas component
The one-year overseas component (housed at Korea University) provides intensive language training and domain study in an immersion environment.
Future prospects
Graduates of the program will be prepared to serve in both the public and private sector where they can fully utilize their abilities as Korea specialists.
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