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Introduction
Our program aims to cultivate Korean language education experts who can promote Korean language and culture to the world with the motto of "expert in Korean language education who is proficient in Korean." Korean native speakers take Korean language education courses that allow them to obtain the Korean Language Teacher Certificate (Level 2), a national qualification in the field of Korean language education, by acquiring excellent Korean language skills, specialized knowledge in Korean language education, and practical skills in educational settings. Foreign students, in addition to the Korean language education courses, take Korean immersion courses, which consist of Korean language, culture, and translation courses, to enhance their Korean language comprehension, expression, and cross-cultural competence.
Program objectives
This program aims to foster Korean language professionals who can promote Korean language and culture to the world through excellent Korean language skills, specialized knowledge and techniques related to Korean language education, and effective communication skills. The curriculum combines immersive Korean language courses designed to enhance advanced Korean language proficiency with specialized courses in Korean language education that enable students to obtain a Korean language teaching certification. The ultimate goal is to produce Korean language professionals, teachers, and researchers with exceptional Korean language proficiency.
- Advanced development of Korean language proficiency
- Acquisition of specialized knowledge in Korean language education
- Field-centered learning to enhance practicality and applicability
- Cultivation of creative skills required in various Korean language usage domains

| Semester | No | Course Titles | Credits(hrs/w) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Introduction to Korean Linguistics | 3 (3) | Korean Language Education Field |
| 2 | Teaching Korean Grammar | 3 (3) | ||
| Total | 6 (6) | |||
| 2 | 3 | Contemporary Korean Culture | 3 (3) | |
| 4 | Teaching Korean Expression | 3 (3) | ||
| Total | 6 (6) | |||
| 3 | 5 | Korean Education Theory | 3 (3) | |
| 6 | Teaching Korean Expression | 3 (3) | ||
| 7 | Teaching Korean Pronunciation | 3 (3) | ||
| Total | 9 (9) | |||
| 4 | 8 | Teaching Methodologies for Korean | 3 (3) | |
| 9 | Practical Teaching of Korean | 3 (3) | ||
| 10 | Sociolinguistics | 3 (3) | ||
| 11 | Thesis Research | 1 (1) | ||
| Total | 10 (10) | |||
| 1 | 1 | Practical Korean | 4 (2) | Korean Language Immersion Field |
| Total | 4 (2) | |||
| 2 | 2 | Korean Language and Cultural Contents | 2 (2) | |
| 3 | Korean Translation A | 2 (2) | ||
| Total | 4 (4) | |||
| 3 | 4 | Academic Korean | 2 (2) | |
| 5 | Korean Translation B | 2 (2) | ||
| Total | 4 (4) | |||
| 4 | 6 | Current Affairs and Korean | 2 (2) | |
| Total | 2 (2) | |||
1. Introduction to Korean Linguistics
You learn theories that cover the entire field of Korean phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, and understand Korean language correctly.2. Studies on Korean Pedagogical Grammar
We research ways to understand the grammar characteristics of Korean and to effectively teach Korean learners the characteristics of Korean grammar elements based on this understanding so that they can apply them to their Korean language proficiency.3. Introduction to Contemporary Korean Culture
Provide an overview of modern Korean society and culture, and explore its background to establish the foundation for education on Korean culture.4. Studies in Teaching Comprehensive Skills of Korean Language
Gain an understanding of theories related to listening and reading in Korean, and explore effective educational methods for teaching Korean listening and reading skills.5. Introduction to Teaching Korean
A comprehensive discussion is conducted on the principles, objectives,teaching-learning methods, and evaluation of Korean language education as a foreign language.6. Studies in Teaching Productive Skills of Korean Language
I research methods to teach foreign language learners the content-based knowledge of Korean speaking and writing, and to help them understand it effectively.7. Studies in Korean Phonetic Approach and Teaching Method
Based on the understanding of Korean phonetics, this research applies it to develop practical Korean pronunciation education for foreign language learners of Korean.8. Studies on Theories of Foreign Language Teaching
This research involves studying general foreign language teaching methods and researching educational methodologies based on the unique characteristics of Korean for teaching Korean as a foreign language9. Practicum in Korean Language Classrooms
Through attending lectures and observing classes, I aim to understand Korean language classes for foreign language learners and acquire essential classroom management techniques. Additionally, I aim to apply theoretical knowledge of Korean language education in practical situations.10. Studies in Sociolinguistics
This research examines how language varies depending on social factors. By analyzing Korean data with specific sociolinguistic features, it investigates variation patterns and explores ways to apply the results to Korean language education.11. Thesis
This course aims to teach students the process and methods for writing a thesis or creating a portfolio, and to help them develop a professional interest in the field of Korean language education by completing a master's thesis or portfolio.