1. Education Vision
The Graduate School of Korean Language and Literature reflects the educational goal of being a “leading international institution in Korean language, literature, and culture education and research.” The educational vision focuses on “cultivating global talents” and “nurturing overseas experts”.
2. Educational Objectives
ㆍ To fulfill the major educational goal of becoming a “world-class institution in Korean language, literature, and culture education,” the Graduate School aims to establish its position internationally, deepen the qualitative research in Korean language, literature, and culture, and globally disseminate the research outcomes. The Graduate School is committed to providing a research-centered environment to students, enhancing international research capabilities, and consolidating expertise based on accumulated achievements.
3. Educational Goals
In pursuit of the education vision, the Graduate School of Korean Language and Literature sets the following nine specific educational goals:
ㆍStrengthening educational competencies to produce global talents responsive to the Fourth Industrial Revolution
ㆍCultivating overseas experts by offering a world-class systematic curriculum for education and research
ㆍBuilding an infrastructure for overseas career development for professionals through the consolidation and reinforcing research capabilities based on long-term achievements
ㆍEstablishing a research-centered environment for international-level research capabilities and continuous research productivity
ㆍCreating a hub for international dissemination of research outcomes through the diversification of platforms
ㆍEnhancing social engagement and problem-solving skills by utilizing specialized knowledge
ㆍActively responding to societal changes through autonomous and creative generation of new major knowledge
ㆍGenerating and applying boundary-less knowledge through interdisciplinary education
ㆍCultivating expressive abilities to convey a specialized understanding of Korean language and literature effectively
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Creative Convergence Major (CCM) in Korean Language and Literature at Yonsei University
The Creative Convergence Major (CCM) in Korean Language and Literature at Yonsei University is designed to lead the globalization of Korean language, literature, and culture and nurture innovative talents capable of solving societal issues in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era. CCM focuses on “Translation of Korean Language, Culture, and Literature,””‘Contents and Education of Korean Language, Culture, and Literature,” and “Exhibition and Planning of Korean Culture.”
CCM admits students through a separate screening process upon entering graduate school. However, for Korean literature and general graduate students, a change to the CCM major can be recommended by the major professor and decided upon by the operating committee until the second semester of the master’s program. The admission process for CCM may include additional written and oral examinations, depending on the need. The admission documents include a major design plan, and the study plan should consist of a portfolio proving one’s existing activities and a proposal for planning and executing cultural contents.
In CCM, students must choose one of the three specialized fields (Translation, Contents and Education, Exhibition and Planning). A minimum of 18 30 credits required for graduation must be earned in the Department of Korean Language and Literature. The remaining credits can be obtained from courses offered by other departments or universities. CCM students take two subjects in the qualification exam: ⓵ one of the comprehensive exams in Korean language, modern literature, or classical literature, and ⓶ CCM (Translation, Contents and Education, Exhibition and Planning). The major professor or external experts prepare the exam questions for CCM. To obtain a degree, students must submit a thesis, including a research project plan, and undergo evaluation by the operating committee based on the thesis and project outcomes.
Key themes and research areas within CCM include:
ㆍDigital Korean Studies: Research on the digitization of Korean literature, transforming low-level data of Korean literature into digital resources, globalizing and disseminating Korean literature through digital networks, and developing programs to convert humanities data into digital content.
ㆍDevelopment of Korean Language, Literature, and Culture Education Contents: Development of educational content using language, literature, and culture-related content, development of digital programs using language, literature, and culture-related content.
ㆍTranslation of Korean Literature and Culture Contents: Translation of texts and contents related to Korean literature and culture into foreign languages, research on introducing and disseminating Korean literature and culture to world literature and culture.
ㆍExhibition, Performance, and Planning of Korean Language, Literature, and Culture Contents: Research on language and literature-related content, planning exhibitions, performances, and publications based on Korean literature and culture content.
Major Courses for international students
International students are allowed to take up to a total of 12 credits in major courses. Examples of major courses for international students include:
ㆍIntroduction to Korean Linguistics as a Foreign Language
ㆍSpecial Lecture on Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language
ㆍIntroduction to Korean Information Education as a Foreign Language
ㆍContrastive Linguistics Research
ㆍKorean Classical Literature as Foreign Literature
ㆍKorean Modern Literature as Foreign Literature
ㆍWriting and Presenting Papers in Korean
Curriculum for Acquiring Korean Language Teacher Certification
Students aiming to obtain a Korean language teacher certification must take specific courses related to obtaining the ‘Korean Language Teacher Certification.’ The required curriculum for accreditation includes the following areas:
1. Introduction to Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language
2. Practical Korean Language Education Method
3. Korean Language Education Theory
4. Korean Linguistics
5. Korean Language Teaching Material Development
6. Practical Korean Language Teaching Practice
7. Internship in Korean Language Teaching
8. (Note: Major courses for international students can be substituted for the corresponding courses required for obtaining the Korean Language Teacher Certification.)
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International Exchange of Researchers and Management of Research Achievements and Plans in Foreign Universities and Research Institutions
The Graduate School of Korean Language and Literature contributes to the global sharing and dissemination of Korean language, literature, and culture research through collaboration with foreign universities and research institutions. It operates joint and multiple degree programs and engages in collaborative research with foreign universities and research institutions. Additionally, it administers short and long-term overseas training programs for graduate students and operates systems to attract and support outstanding international students. Furthermore, the school actively conducts educational and research programs utilizing foreign scholars.
Department of Korean Language and Literature at Our University - Dual Degree Program with the University of Southern California (USC) Master's Program
ㆍPartner University: University of Southern California
ㆍParticipating Departments: Yonsei University Department of Korean Language and Literature - University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education
ㆍProgram: Dual Degree Program in the Master’s Course (World Masters in Language Teaching (WMLT))
ㆍKey Points of Agreement
1) Exchange Period:
a. Yonsei → USC: 2 semesters
b. USC → Yonsei: 2 semesters
2) Tuition: Paid to the Partner University
ㆍDegrees Awarded:
a. USC: World Masters in Language Teaching (WMLT)
b. Yonsei: M.A. in Korean Language and Literature
ㆍThe possibility of obtaining language teaching qualifications (Korean Language Teaching Certificate, California Korean Language Teaching Certificate) upon completing additional courses designated by both universities.
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The Graduate School of Korean Language and Literature contributes to the international sharing and dissemination of research in Korean language, literature, and culture through exchanges with foreign universities and research institutions. The following is information about academic clubs and seminars currently conducted by the Graduate School of Korean Language and Literature:
ㆍWriting Theory Seminar
ㆍModern Korean Grammar Seminar
ㆍNew Media Seminar