Students majoring in Korean language and literature are advised to first take the <Foundational> course (a required major course) before proceeding to <Common> courses (major elective), <Expanded> courses (major elective), and <Advanced> courses (major elective), in that order. As there are various specific subfields, utilizing the roadmap for each area to select and take classes is recommended. Additionally, not all courses listed in the curriculum are offered every semester, so checking the courses available each semester is essential.

 

The recommended course progression for students majoring in Korean language and literature is as follows:

Foundational → Common → Expanded → Advanced.

 

∘ Foundational Course: Basic Course in Korean Literature (Major Required)

∘ Common Course: General Course in Korean Literature (Major Elective)

∘ Expanded Course: Courses expanding knowledge in Korean Literature (Major Elective)

∘ Advanced Course: Courses deepening and applying advanced knowledge in Korean Literature (Major Elective)

 

 

Foundational Courses

 

Students majoring in Korean language and literature must enroll in the <Foundational> courses. These courses are designed for students admitted to the Korean Language and Literature Department to understand the academic nature of the department and acquire fundamental knowledge in the major field. Through these courses, students can develop a scholarly foundation for approaching the language and literature of Korea. For students admitted since the academic year 2013, the following four courses—[Understanding Korean Literature], [First Steps in Korean Linguistics], [What Is Literature?], and [Understanding Classical Korean Literature]—must all be completed as part of the <Foundational> courses.

 

 

Foundational Courses in Korean Language and Literature
Class of 2005	Class of 2006 through 2012	Class of 2013 and After
ㆍFirst Steps in Korean Language Studies ㆍWhat is Literature	ㆍFirst Steps in Korean Language Studies ㆍWhat is Literature ㆍUnderstanding Korean Classical Literature	ㆍUnderstanding Korean Literature ㆍFirst Steps in Korean Studies ㆍWhat is Literature ㆍUnderstanding Korean Classical Literature

 

 

 

Curriculum completion roadmap by discipline

 

1. linguistics, Korean language education, linguistic informatics, sociolinguistics

 

ㆍCommon Courses: It is recommended that you take common courses in Korean linguistics after completing all foundational courses in Korean language and literature.

ㆍExpanded Courses: Students enter expanded courses to develop their interests after completing common and foundational courses. From this stage onward, there are four specific areas: Korean Linguistics, Korean Language Education, Language Information Science, and Language, Society, and Culture.

ㆍAdvanced Courses: Advanced courses are taken after completing expanded courses for more in-depth learning.

 

2. Classical Novels, Classical Chinese Literature, Classical Poetry, Oral Narratives, and Studies in Classical Literature and Culture

 

ㆍCommon Courses: It is recommended that you take common courses in classical literature after completing all foundational courses in Korean language and literature.

ㆍExpanded Courses: After completing foundational and common courses, students can enter expanded courses to develop their areas of interest further.

ㆍAdvanced Courses: Advanced courses are recommended to deepen and advance understanding in specific areas.

 

3. Modern Literature, Studies in Modern Culture, Creative Writing and Media

 

ㆍCommon Courses: It is recommended that you take common courses in modern literature after completing all foundational courses in Korean language and literature.

ㆍExpanded Courses: After completing foundational and common courses, students can enter expanded courses to develop their areas of interest further. From this stage onward, there are three specific areas: Modern Literature, Studies in Modern Culture, Creative Writing, and Media.

ㆍAdvanced Courses: Advanced courses are recommended to deepen and advance understanding in specific areas.

 

4. National language education

 

The curriculum for the national language education major is as follows:

 

ㆍCommon: Korean Language Education Theory

ㆍExpanded: Korean Logic and Essay Writing

ㆍAdvanced: Instruction and Research Methods for Korean Language Textbooks

ㆍSpecialized Area: Korean Language Education

 

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Outstanding International Students Program

 

The Department of Korean Language and Literature has implemented and operates the following programs for outstanding international students:

 

ㆍImplementation of a Mentorship System

ㆍStrengthening Guidance for Daily Life and Academic Affairs

ㆍPlanning and Operation of Programs for Improving Major Competencies

ㆍImplementation of Educational Programs for international students

ㆍAssignment of dedicated Teaching Assistants for international students for academic consultations

ㆍRegularization of Overall Consultations and Individual Consultations for international students regarding their daily life and academic affairs (at least once per semester)

ㆍAssignment of Tutors/Mentors for students taking major required/elective courses to support academic improvement