Overview
Daegu was founded in the 1st century A.D. when a tribal nation called Talgubol formed in this region, which is surrounded by mountains. Talgubol existed until 757 A.D. when the region was annexed by the Shilla Kingdom. Since 1780, when the Choson Dynasty renamed this area Daegu, it has been the dominant center of the southeastern region of Korea. Today, Daegu has a population of 2.5 million and seven city wards.
Daegu University is situated on a modern campus in a rural area of South Korea. Established in 1956, Korea Social Work Institute grew into a full service university and was renamed Daegu University in 1981. With the motto to "Foster great ambition," Daegu offers a diverse academic curriculum to an expanding national and international student population. The faculty and student body remain an inviting audience to U.S. culture and language.
Dates
May 11 - 25, 2009
Application Deadline
Early application - November 7, 2008 ($50 discount for early applicants)
Final deadline - January 30, 2009
A program deposit of $500 will be due within one week of acceptance (early February).
All program dates are tentative and subject to change.
Accommodations
All participants will be housed on campus in dormitories with Korean students. Private or doube rooms and baths, as well as modest kitchenettes are provided. Though meals are usually organized with the group in Korean-style restaurants, there will be some free time to eat out with Korean students or prepare small meals if desired.
Costs
$2400
The program fee includes:
- MSU tuition (Tuition will not be an additional cost for spring semester, full-time MSU students. Part-time students will pay for three hours of tuition at the MSU rate.)
- Round-trip airfare
- Housing
- Most meals
- On-site airport transfer
- Insurance
The program fee does NOT include:
- Passport fees
- Personal spending money
- Some meals
- Some on-site transportation
- Non-refundable application fee
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Federal financial aid applies to the cost of study abroad programs. Contact the MSU Financial Aid Office to determine elegibility. See the Scholarship section of this website for details.
Travel
Airline tickets will be reserved as a group. Students will travel together with faculty, staff and other student participants to the study site. Upon arrival, all participants will be met by representatives of Daegu University, who will transport the group to the university. All on-site transport, including bus or rail travel, is provided as part of the the program fee. Evenings may provide free time for independent exploration. Costs associated with independent outings are not included in the program fee.
Academic program
HUM 205: The Humanistic Tradition Abroad
This three-hour course will begin during the second half of the spring semester, concluding with the travel portion of the program taking place in Daegu. Pre-departure course activities will prepare students for the program overseas. All activities and excursions in Korea are part of the course and participation is required. Some students may need credit in other academic areas. Credit for different courses can be negotiated for these students if needed.
Participants will gain vast cultural knowledge and insight into Korean traditions through a variety of activities, including mask making, samulmori, calligraphy, tea ceremony and much more. Visits to Korean folk and historic sites, as well as modern industry, will give participants a well-rounded experience of Korean life from ancient to modern times.
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