The program, which is also attended by UC students going on the Korea fall and year options, offers Korean language classes at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Classes concentrate on developing Korean language comprehension, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar skills. In addition to language study, during the ILP students take one or two courses taught in English on Korean history, culture, literature, business, economics, society, or politics. Fall or Year Program EAP students who plan to study at Yonsei for the fall semester or academic year begin the program with orientation and the Korean Studies Summer Program, described above. Orientation activities provide students with information on the university, the academic program, banking, housing, and an introduction to Korean culture.
Language courses are semi-intensive and normally meet for two hours per day, five days per week.
The average class size is 12 to 15 students. Students are placed at the appropriate language level based on mandatory written and oral placement tests administered before the first day of classes. These courses have been carefully selected for UC student participation by the EAP Liaison Officer and the ID Director. Courses are offered in many fields including business, economics, history, Korean art history, law, literature, philosophy, political science, and sociology. Particularly strong courses for UC students in Asian studies and Korean language and literature.