Transcript 2017 Study Abroad Seoul, Korea

2017 Study Abroad: Seoul, Korea
May 15th – June 2nd On Campus (DE)
June 4th – June 17th in Seoul, Korea
ECU School of Communication
Drs. Jin-Ae Kang & Cui Z. Meadows
So Where Is Korea?
Not Too Far, actually… 
Overview
• Focus on International & intercultural PR in major Asian
City
• Learn how the cultural differences shape public
relations practices in different ways between the US
and Korea.
• Also learn how culture differences shape interpersonal
communication.
• 3 weeks of summer1 session in DE (May 15th 2017)
• 2 weeks of traveling in Korea (June 4th to 17th).
• 2 professors, Jin-Ae Kang & Cui Z. Meadows will lead
the program!
So… Why Visit
South Korea?
The public relations industry has been developed dramatically over the
past thirty years in South Korea. In Korea, public relations contributed to
the development of a partnership between the government and business
sectors. As a result, the war-ravaged country in the 1950s has now been
replaced by an industrial powerhouse ranked the 15th among global
economies. South Korea is regarded as the only country that once
received foreign aid and becomes a country that gives economic aid to
other countries. Seoul becomes one of the world’s top ten financial
centers and is home to some of the largest technology corporations such
as Samsung and LG. The popularity of South Korean pop culture (Hallyu,
the Korean Wave) has been a unique cultural trend in the global society
since the 1990s. Based upon the economic and cultural thrive, South
Korea society now seeks a quality of lives, sustainable development, and
social responsibility.
Themes
Health
* Health Campaigns & PSAs
* Technology & Social Media
* Cultural difference
Sustainability
Giving
* Sport events
* Pro-Bono
* Environmental issues
* Non-profit Org. PR
* Sustainable Business
* Civic Engagement
Program Details 1:
PR firms/companies/ NGO visits
• Enzaim Health
• Edelman
• Weber & Shandwick
• Ketchum
• Kakao Crop
• Cheil Worldwide (Advertising Company)
• Dream Touch for All
Program Details 2: Excursion to
2018 Winter Olympics Hosting City
• Pyeongchang
• Meet with spokesperson & the Olympics organizing
committee
• Visit the Olympics complex
• Excursions nearby the area
PyeongChang
Program Details 3: Excursion to
Jeju Island
• Visit Kakao Corp.
• O-Sulloc Tea Museum & Amore Corp.
Program Details 4:
Cultural Experiences
• Visit Gyongbok Palace
• Experience Korean traditional clothes
• K-Live: K live Hologram Concert
• Dongdaemun Design City
• Gangnam Districts & Itaewon
• VR Experiences in Korean Tourism Bureau
• Two Group Dinners
Classes Offered – take 3-6 credits
• COMM3180 Intercultural Communication
• COMm4185 International Public Relations
• COMM3061 Special Topics
• COMM3063 Special Topics
• COMM6221 Intercultural Communication in Health
contexts
• COMM6140 Special Topics in Communication
• COMM6140 Special Topics in Communication
• Study abroad courses qualify for financial aid!
Total Costs: What is Included
 Class instruction/TUITION
 Accommodations in double rooms & excursions
 Two group meals (approximately 30%)
 Ground transportation in the city & excursion
 Entrance fees for planned tours
 Health insurance
 Application fee ($75, upon acceptance)
 No Visa required if you’re the US citizens within 90 days of stay for
traveling
 Can apply for financial aids if taking 5 credit hours
 Total of $2995.00
Total Costs: Not included
 Airfare to/from (around $1700 - $1900)
 Passport
 Most of the meals
 Textbooks, course supplies ( no textbooks required)
 Personal spending
Compare the Cost?
• 6 hours summer tuition (in-state) = $2,050
• 6 hours summer tuition (out of state) = $5,850
• 2 week of study abroad in Seoul tuition included =
$2995 + air-fair ($1700 -1900) = around $5,000
• Pirates Abroad Website: piratesabroad.ecu.edu
• http://piratesabroad.ecu.edu/?go=CommPRinSKorea
Financial Aid Info
• Ms. Sherell Harris, Financial Aid Administrator,
[email protected]
• Her office is in the Old Cafeteria
• Has walk-in hours at 11-12pm daily (Mon – Fri)
• Faculty-led program financial aid checklist:
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/financial/upload/1617-ECU-Study-Abroad-Financial-Aid-ChecklistFaculty-Led-Programs.pdf
Payment Timeline
• http://piratesabroad.ecu.edu/?go=CommPRinSKorea
• Upon Acceptance : $75
• By 1/31/2017: $300 (Total: $375)
• By 2/28/ 2017: $1310 (Total: $1685)
• By 3/31/ 2017: $1310 (Total: $2995)
Accommodations in Seoul:
Konkuk University
Hotel in Pyeongchang:
Holiday Inn Alpensia Resort
Hotel in Jeju Island: Jeju Benikea I-Jin
For more questions
• Please contact either
Dr. Jin-Ae Kang at [email protected] or,
Dr. Cui Z. Meadows [email protected]
• Take the first step to show your interests to your
advisers
Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone!
Public Transportation is the Best!