Let's TaLK - Teach and Learn in Korea.

TEACH ENGLISH ON KOREAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP!
APPLY NOW, IF YOU ARE UP FOR THE CHALLENGE AND ARE INTERESTED IN KOREA .

This is a fabulous opportunity for undergraduate students to experience and understand Korea ,
while teaching English to Korean students who seek greater exposure to the language.


WHAT IS THE PROGRAM ABOUT?

• The TaLK program invites undergraduate students to Teach English on a Korean Government Scholarship.
• The program is sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
• Participants will teach practical English (speaking, listening, and writing) with a Korean teaching assistant in after-school classes of elementary schools at rural areas.
• Participants will teach 15 hours per week from Monday to Friday (5 days a week/ 3 hours per day) and are not required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays of the Republic of Korea.
• Term: We are currently accepting applications for the spring 2012 semester at MU.
  
  

WHO CAN APPLY?

Those who fulfill the following requirements are eligible :

1. Undergraduate students who have completed two or more years of university education
2. Overseas Korean residents or English native speakers who have completed 1 year of university education
3. All must meet MU's study abroad criteria

HOW DO STUDENTS PARTICIPATE?

• Students must complete an MU Study Abroad application.
• If eligible, you will be contacted for an interview with Asian Affairs Center or the International Center staff.
• If accepted, you will have to obtain a criminal record check on your own, and complete a short application online for the Ministry of Education in Korea.
• Accepted MU students will attend several seminars and classes at the end of the fall 2011 semester and during January intercession as a pre-departure class/orientation.
• Departure will be the first week of February with an MU staff member.
• Orientation in Korea will last the month of February, and you will begin your teaching experience around March 1st.
• Pre-departure sessions and orientation will include understanding Korea, life in Korea, English teaching methodology, and classroom management.

• Round-trip airfare
• Accommodation: Home stay or personal accommodation
• Allowance: Approximately 1.5 million Korean won (about 1,350 USD) per month
• Opportunities for new cultural experiences and Korean language acquisition - Using the weekends and other free time, participants may enjoy cultural experience programs including travel, traditional Korean arts and music, etc.
• Pride of being a Korean Government Scholar - A Korean Government Scholarship certificate will be presented to each participant
• Unique addition to students career development - The program offers an invaluable career experience and improves the participants CV
• Establishing an alumni network - With fellow participants, more visits and invitations will be made to Korea for further exchanges

For more information and the study abroad application, click here. And, visit http://www.talk.go.kr for FAQs pertaining to the program and the official Korean government website.