Arts + Sciences (Hanyang University)

GPA

2.5

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.   

Requirements

Students must enroll in 4-5 courses for 12-18 U.S. semester credits, choosing from: 

• CIEE Courses 
• Hanyang University Courses 

Program Credit

Total credit: 12-18 U.S. semester/18-27 quarter credits

Course Credit

• CIEE Courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours 
• Hanyang University Courses: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5 - 6 quarter credits; 45-64 contact hours 

Academic Culture

Korean university classes tend to be more lecture based than classes in the U.S., but can also incorporate lab work, class discussions, group and individual presentations, and other activities.  Students should expect homework assignments on a regular basis and to have rigorous midterm and final exams, and so may need to budget more study time outside of class than they regularly would at their home institutions. Regular attendance in class is expected, and students who miss 30% or more of classes will not be allowed a passing grade. STEM courses may assume very high mathematics competency compared to similarly positioned courses in the U.S. While most courses at Hanyang are open to all students, there are a smaller number of courses where Hanyang runs sections in English exclusively for international and exchange students. Hanyang classes usually meet 2-4 times a week, with class times running between 1-2 hours depending on the course and schedule. 

CIEE courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class environment typically features a combination of traditional lecture and discussion with co-curricular excursions and activities. Heavy emphasis is placed on student participation. Similar to classes at U.S. institutions, students should expect to spend an average of two hours of preparation and study for each hour in CIEE classes. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel out of Seoul when classes are in session and plan trips for the long weekends.  

Both CIEE and Hanyang use learning management systems (LMS) to communicate with students and oversee courses.  Students will need to regularly use Hanyang’s system to stay up to date with coursework and information.   

Class Format

Compared to the U.S., Korean teaching styles lean toward lectures and may be less interactive than students are used to. Typically, classes meet 2-4 times per week, for 1-3 hours depending on the course.  Hanyang University courses are usually mixed to include both local and international students, but some high-demand courses may have separate sections exclusively for international students. STEM courses often demand a higher level of mathematical proficiency compared to their U.S. counterparts. Attendance holds significant weight, and students missing 30% or more of class meetings will fail the course. Hanyang employs its own learning management system, which is based on Canvas. 

Courses taught at the CIEE Center are typically for CIEE students only. Classes at CIEE meet 2-4 times per week, for anywhere from 1-3 hours per class session, depending on the course. Attendance in CIEE classes is strictly enforced, both for classes and required co-curricular excursions. Instruction is supported and augmented online by CIEE’s learning management system, Canvas. 

Grading

CIEE reports all final course grades to students’ home institutions using a U.S. letter grade equivalent scale of A-F. For CIEE-administered courses, students’ grades are based on attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi. Hanyang University courses are graded using letter grade equivalent scale of A-F, and primary assessments usually include course, presentations, written examinations, with final exams typically worth 25-50% of the final grade for the course.

Language of Instruction

English and/or Korean