Department of Korean Language and Literature

The Department of Korean Language and Literature offers three special fields of study: Korean Linguistics, Korean Classical Literature, and Modern Literature. In the field of Korean Linguistics, the department offers a range of linguistic courses, including semantics, phonology, syntax, and dialectology. The field of Classical Literature includes classical poetry, classical prose, Chinese classics, and oral literature. In the field of Modern Literature, the department introduces students to poetry, novels, drama, and criticism. In addition to the major fields of study, students supplement studies through student associations, such as the Classical Literature Society, Poetry Society, the Novel Society, the Drama Society, the Society for Literary Criticism, and the Korean Language Society. These societies have existed for more than 20 years. Most students in the department are members of one of these six societies, which enable them to study actively and gain many social advantages, even when searching for jobs.

Careers

Graduates from the Department of Korean Language and Literature work in diverse fields with good language and literary skills. It is regarded that expressing our thoughts and opinions in a logical and persuasive way is one of the most essential capabilities in all societies. Graduates are active in the public information field as well as in the literary world (poets, novelists, and reviewers).
Graduates have entered the press (as producers, journalists, and drama writers), education (as professors, researchers, and secondary school teachers), broadcasting (as reporters, producers, and editors), government offices, and enterprises.

Contact Information

• Phone : +82-62-530-3130
• Homepage : http://korean.jnu.ac.kr