Korean Language & Culture Education

Fostering experts in Korean language to promote Korean language and culture on a global scale.

Degree Awarded

문학사 / Bachelor of Arts

Mission

01

Our objective is to cultivate professionals in Korean language education who will contribute to the global dissemination of the Korean language and culture.

02

The program nurtures individuals with cross-cultural communication skills, essential for navigating the era of globalization and multiculturalism.

03

We produce professionals who appreciate both the uniqueness and universality of Korean culture, contributing to the diversity of global cultures.

04

Our graduates are well-prepared to work in fields such as educational content development, translation and interpretation, and cultural specialization.

Major Overview

This major is designed to develop the potential of students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, fostering their seamless intercultural communication skills to ultimately produce experts and educators who can actively promote the Korean language and culture worldwide. The curriculum aligns with the principles of the Basic Korean Language Act, allowing students to become certified Korean language instructors. Through Korean Linguistics, students gain a deep understanding of the Korean language, while General Linguistics provides insight into the universal linguistic phenomena. The Korean Language Education emphasizes essential content and strategies for teaching Korean as a second language, and Korean Culture Studies combines cultural knowledge with practical training to prepare students for real-world teaching environments. Our goal is to develop professionals equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, capable of bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Courses Offered

Year 1st semester 2nd semester
1 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING KOREAN LANGUAGE INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING KOREAN LANGUAGE
2 UNDERSTANDING KOREAN LANGUAGE,
INTRODUCTION TO FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION,
TEACHING PRODUCTION SKILLS OF KOREAN LANGUAGE,
THE KOREAN WAVE AND KOREAN CULTURE
NORMAL NORMS OF KOREAN LANGUAGE,
CONTRASTIVE LINGUISTICS,
STUDIES IN SOCIOLINGUISTICS,
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES OF KOREAN LANGUAGE LISTENING AND READING
3 KOREAN VOCABULARY EDUCATION STUDIES,
STUDIES IN KOREAN TEXT BOOKS,
STUDIES IN KOREAN APPRAISAL
STUDIES IN KOREAN GRAMMAR EDUCATION,
KOREAN LANGUAGE TRANSLATION,
KOREAN PRAGMATICS
TEACHING METHOD OF KOREAN PRONUNCIATION,
TEACHING METHOD OF KOREAN CULTURE, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT OF KOREAN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
UNDERSTANDING KOREAN POPULAR CULTURE
4 PRACTICE IN KOREAN LANGUAGE TEACHING PRACTICE IN KOREAN LANGUAGE TEACHING,
POLITICS OF KOREAN LANGUAGE TEACHING

※ There may be changes in the course names listed above.

Career Paths After Graduation

  • Oversease companies, airlines, travel agancies, event planning firms, financial institutions (global business division), and translation agencies
  • Korean language education institutions at domestic and foreign universities, international schools
  • Domesitc and foreign public institutions(tourism boards, National Institue of the Korean Language, King Sejong Institute, cultural centers, etc), media organizations, broadcasting stations, and government-funded research institutes.
  • Related graduate schools