Description
In this enriching course, students are afforded the rare chance to immerse themselves fully in the vibrant tapestry of traditional Korean arts, with a special emphasis on its musical heritage for two weeks at Jindo National Gugak Center in Korea. Through comprehensive regional historical and cultural tours encompassing key historical museums and historically significant sites featured in renowned films, students will be transported through the pivotal moments that shaped Korean history for one week.
This course navigates the evolution of Korea from the Paleolithic Era up to 1979, employing an engaging medium of Korean films complemented by melodious soundtracks and original scores from popular dramas. This multi-sensory approach not only fosters a robust understanding of Korea's rich historical narrative but also sets a vivid backdrop for the exploration of famed historical landmarks scattered across the country.
Location
After engaging in in-depth discussions and analyses of 10 renowned historical films and documentaries, students will embark on a guided tour of approximately 10 cities. These cities are either the real-life settings depicted in the films or the actual locations where the films were shot, offering a unique opportunity to connect cinematic storytelling with historical reality.
Host Institution
Jindo National Gugak Center
Accommodations
Dates
May 12 – June 13, 2025
Courses
- ML 2500 (3 credits)
- KOR 3410 (3 credits)
Total: 6 credits (both courses fulfill the Georgia Tech Humanities requirement)
Prerequisites
Only students who have never taken any KOR courses at Georgia Tech are eligible.
Cost
- The program fee is $1,000. Lodging, food, and lessons in Jindo are provided by the Korean government for free.
- The program fee and the Korean government do not cover 6 credit hours of tuition (out-of-state students pay in-state tuition) or round-trip airplane tickets.
Application and Payment Deadlines
- Apply via Atlas by Feb. 1.
- A $500 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of application and is applied to the overall program fee.
- The first half of the program fee is due Feb. 15 and the balance is due March 15. Payments are withdrawn directly from the student's OSCAR accounts on the deadline.
Fee Payment Information: Please adhere to the deadlines stated for the program. Please observe the information in Payment Options to ensure that your payments are processed at the Bursar’s Office on time. Fees will be charged to your Oscar account on the due dates. Make sure you make all necessary payments on time in order to avoid a hold on your account. Students expecting financial aid must submit a letter from the Financial Aid Office stating the allocation and date of payments expected. Tuition and student fees are due according to the Registrar’s schedule for summer tuition.
Scholarships
- Early Bird Scholarship: Participants who apply by Dec. 31 will receive a $250 scholarship, reducing the program fee to $750.
- Campoarmor Scholarship
- OIE Administered Scholarships
Cancellation Policy
Students who cancel their participation in the program after being accepted will be subject to the following non-negotiable fee schedule:
- Students canceling before Jan. 15 will lose their $500 deposit.
- Students canceling after Jan. 15 must pay 25% of the program fee.
- Students canceling after Feb. 15 must pay 50% of the program fee.
- Students canceling after March 15 must pay 100% of the program fee.
Program descriptions and fees are subject to final approval by educational units and the Office of International Education. Georgia Tech reserves the right to alter or cancel this program due to low enrollment, unavailability of a professor to teach a planned course or other unforeseen circumstances. Once Georgia Tech has made payments to service providers, or if Georgia Tech cancels the program before departure or while the program is in progress for reasons beyond its control, such as political unrest or danger to participants' safety, only those fees that Georgia Tech is able to have refunded by service providers will be returned to participants.
Informational Meetings
If you have any questions regarding the Exploring Traditional Korea program, please contact Yongtaek Kim.