Description
Korean Studies – 1st cycle studies
Korean Studies is a programme designed for those who wish to use the Korean language in a practical way.
During your studies, you will learn about the Korean language, literature, culture, history and politics, as well as their significance in social and professional life both within the country and abroad. You will practise communicating in Korean, collaborating with others, and acquire the knowledge needed for work and everyday life.
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Curriculum
Link to the curriculum and study plan – full-time 1st cycle studies
Duration of studies: 6 semesters
Number of ECTS credits: 180
Selected degree programme courses:
- Basics of the Korean Language – Korean language classes.
- Culture of Asian Countries – introduces the culture of modern South Korea and selected Asian countries.
- Practical Korean – allows you to practise speaking and writing in Korean.
- Korean Literature – presents Korean literary texts from the part and modern times.
- Korean Economy – explains how the South Korean economy works.
Forms of classes:
- lectures
- practicals
- seminars – classes based on group discussions
Majors
As a student of Korean Studies, you do not choose a major.
The programme offers field-specific modules that will teach you practical skills and show you how to apply them in various areas of life.
The field-specific modules include:
- modules in linguistics,
- modules in culture and literature,
- modules in history and society,
- modules in language education,
- elective modules: (available from the 4th semester).
Graduation requirements
In order to take the diploma examination, you have to:
- achieve the learning outcomes specified in the curriculum,
- know a foreign language,
- receive a positive thesis grade.
You finish your studies with a diploma exam with at least a ‘satisfactory’ grade. Upon completing your studies, you will receive an engineering degree that confirms your qualifications.
Detailed information on the rules for awarding diplomas and the requirements for the diploma thesis can be found in the Rules and Regulations of Studies at the University of Silesia and the Diploma Award Regulations.
Admission Process
The admission process for studies at the University of Silesia is carried out via the Online Application System at irk.us.edu.pl (IRK).
Use IRK to enrol in your studies and find all the information you need. You will learn about the admission process, the deadlines, the enrolment fee, and all the documents you need to submit
Questions? Feel free to write to the International Admissions Office or visit rekrutacja.us.edu.pl and irk.us.edu.pl.
Admission Rules
Admissions to university is determined by the results of the Matura exam. We take into account the written examination in the selected subjects.
We take into account the following results:
- modern foreign language – weight 60%,
- Polish language – weight 20%,
- one subject of your choice with the highest score – weight 20%
Limit of slots: 50
Point thresholds
We do not set minimum point thresholds for any field of study at the University of Silesia.
Committees create ranking lists during the admission process. Admission thresholds vary every year, as they depend on the number of candidates, their high school graduation exam results, and the applicable qualification rules.
Additional criteria
To begin the degree programme you do not have to meet any other criteria.
Internships
Korean Studies programme does not include work placements or internships.
Cooperation
Learn from specialists
In the Korean Studies programme, courses are conducted by lecturers specialising in research on Asia, the Far East and Korea.
Exchange experiences
We are developing partnerships with South Korean universities so that students can exchange experiences and undertake joint research and classes.
Organisations that play an important role in the development of the programme include:
- King Sejong Institute in Katowice
- Sungshin Women’s University in Seoul
- Centre for Poland-South Korea Cooperation.
Study abroad
You can complete part of your studies abroad—for example, through the Erasmus+ programme, agreements with foreign universities or the Transform4Europe alliance.
Contact
More information soon.
Co nas wyróżnia
01.
Elastyczność
Tworzysz własną ścieżkę dzięki różnym formom dydaktycznym oraz świadomemu wyborowi zajęć, opiekunów naukowych i specjalizacji.
02.
Praktyka
Stawiamy na praktykę: staże w firmach, warsztaty oraz zajęcia z ekspertami. Poznasz realia rynku pracy i zasady komercjalizacji badań.
03.
Rozwój
Realizujesz własne projekty badawcze pod okiem mentorów. Wspieramy koła naukowe oraz wyjazdy na wymiany w programach ERASMUS+ i MOST.
04.
JAKOŚĆ
Kształcimy na najwyższym poziomie, co potwierdza akredytacja PKA. Zajęcia prowadzi kadra o wysokich kwalifikacjach i uznanym dorobku naukowym.
Twój profil po studiach
Career paths
The knowledge and skills you acquire during your studies will enable you to navigate with ease the Korean language, literature, culture, politics, economy and geography, as well as matters of importance to Korean partners.
As a graduate of Korean Studies:
- you have an understanding of the languages, cultures and civilisations of the Far East, enabling you to collaborate with others;
- you reflect on the language, literature, culture, politics and geography of South Korea;
- you analyse events and phenomena in South Korea, using the language and basic research tools.
What can you do after graduation?
- You can find work in the cultural sector, the media, public administration, and in international and Korean companies.
- Knowledge of the Korean language and the country’s cultural context opens the door to careers in business, politics and diplomacy.
- You can continue your studies as part of 2nd cycle studies.
Graduate knowledge
After completing your studies:
- you will be familiar with the theory, methods and terminology of linguistics and related disciplines (e.g. literature, culture, religion, politics and administration) and be able to apply them in your work,
- you will understand South Korean culture, its geography, history, media and their role in social and economic life,
- you are familiar with the linguistic, historical, social, economic, cultural and legal context of South Korean political life,
- you have knowledge of the Korean language, its history, structure and role in the modern world,
- you are able to communicate in Korean: speaking, writing and understanding texts, and you are also familiar with regional dialects,
- you understand the mechanisms of communication between people and across different cultural environments,
- you are familiar with the cultural, social, political and economic life of South Korea and the Far East, and know how to act entrepreneurially,
- you are familiar with the economic, legal and ethical regulations relevant to work and business enterprise,
- you are able to apply selected scientific methods and understand the relationship between your chosen field and linguistics,
- you are familiar with the principles of copyright law and intellectual property protection.
Graduate skills
- You use Korean at B2 level —you take part in debates, express your opinions and engage in discussion.
- You use another foreign language at B2 level in conversations and debates.
- You resolve communication issues with others and create a positive atmosphere for conversation.
- You acquire knowledge independently, develop your skills and plan your own professional development
- You apply concepts from linguistics, literature, culture, religion, history and politics of South Korea and the Far East.
- You combine knowledge of South Korean philosophy and religion with linguistic, social, cultural and political processes.
- You search for, evaluate and utilise information from various sources. You organise your own work and work well within a team.
- You analyse and interpret South Korean texts and cultural output according to theories and schools of research.
- You compare Korean phenomena. You draw on linguistics and supporting disciplines, situating them within their cultural, social and economic contexts.
- You analyse and interpret phenomena related to South Korea within the broader context of the Far East.
Social skills
After graduation:
- you apply your knowledge to solve theoretical and practical problems at work,
- you take an active part in community life, work as part of a team and build relationships with people from other cultures,
- you initiate activities for the public good and act in an entrepreneurial manner, with an understanding of social and cultural processes,
- you adhere to ethical principles and standards at work, both in relation to yourself and others, upholding the traditions of the profession,
- you fulfil various obligations, promote Korean culture and language, and engage in intercultural dialogue to clarify and resolve issues,
- you acknowledge new information and revise your opinions in the light of sound arguments.
