Department of English Language and Literature

Established in 1952, the Department is one of the oldest departments at Chonnam National University. It has been at the forefront of national higher education, offering a full range of under- graduate and postgraduate study programs.
The Department also houses the Joint Program of Foreign Language that offers students an option for double (joint) majors in combined studies of Business Management and other foreign languages, such as French, German, Chinese, and Japanese. This joint program strives to prepare students for better career opportunities.

The undergraduate program focuses on three main areas : English Language Acquisition, English Linguistics, and English Literary Studies.

1. English Language Acquisition: The department offers a range of English conversation and writing courses to enable students to achieve a high level of English proficiency. In these courses, students also develop English skills for use in a range of academic and professional areas, such as academic research, business, translating, media and tourism.
2. English Linguistics: The department offers a range of linguistic courses, including the College English Grammar, English Phonology, and English Syntax. These courses introduce students to methods of deeply focused investigations into the English language.
3. English Literary Studies: The department introduces students to a wide spectrum of imaginative writing in English, from Anglo- Saxon times to the present day. The subjects include a survey of literary history, studies of literary genres, critical theories, and seminars concerning great authors and specialized literary topics. Because of its imperial past, English has become a common language for many prominent writers around the world. The department teaches not only British and American Literature, but also global literature in English.

Contact Information

• Phone : +82-62-530-3150
• Homepage : http://ell.jnu.ac.kr