Summer Travel Course to Yonsei University

Simmons will offer a 2 week travel course to Yonsei University. Two courses will be offered:

  • LIS 404 - Principles of Management
  • LIS 475 - Organizational/Information Ethics

Both courses will be team taught with Lisa Hussey.

Credits: 3-6 Simmons GSLIS credits; students can take either one, or both courses

  • Pre-departure meeting: Spring 2012, TBA
  • Arrive in Seoul: July 27, 2012
  • Course dates: July 30 - August 10, 2012
  • Depart Seoul: August 11, 2012

Program Requirements

  • At least 12 credits completed in an accredited LIS program
  • Must currently be in good academic standing

Program Highlights

  • Participants will take the class with students from Yonsei University
  • Site visits to academic, public, and national libraries
  • Excursions to national historic sites, including Changdeokgung Palace

Course schedule

  • Class will be in session Monday – Friday
  • 32 hours of class time plus 8 hours of site visits per week
  • Site visits to area libraries will take place in the afternoon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Management (LIS 404) will be offered July 30 - August 3
  • Organizational/Information Ethics (LIS 475) will be offered August 6 - August 10

Site Visits

  • Academic Library
    • Yonsei University Library
  • National Libraries
    • National Library of Korea
    • National Digital Library

Housing

  • Shared accommodations in Yonsei dormitory
  • Linens will be provided, but no towels

Financial Aid

  • Students must be enrolled in a minimum of two courses to be eligible for financial aid.
  • This can be either a summer semester course & one of the courses offered at Yonsei, or both travel courses.
  • In the past, students have taken out loans to cover travel courses.

Application procedure

  • 1. February 10, 2012 - Submit GSLIS Travel Course Application to Clare Davitt at gslisfellow@simmons.edu for acceptance into the course
  • 2. February 24, 2012– Acceptance decisions will be made, applicants will be notified via email soon after
  • 3. Submit your completed Study Abroad application and $400 deposit to the Study Abroad office no later than March 16, 2012.
    • April 6, 2012 - 50% of the balance due
    • May 4, 2012 - 50% of the balance due

Application
Download and complete the Seoul, Korea Summer Travel Course Application and please submit to Clare Davitt electronically by February 10, 2012.

If you have any questions regarding this program please email Clare at gslisfellow@simmons.edu