Global Korean Studies

Introduction to Global Korean Studies Major

The Global Korean Studies major is designed to cultivate global talents equipped to promote the Korean language,
culture, and K-contents on a global stage, reflecting the rising international prominence of Korean culture and language.

This program is structured into two specialized tracks: the "Korean Education Track" and the "K-Culture & Entertainment Track.“

Korean Education Track: Focused on training experts capable of teaching the Korean language and culture to learners
both domestically and internationally.

K-Culture & Entertainment Track: Designed to nurture professionals who can thrive in the cultural and entertainment
industries, leveraging a deep understanding of globally acclaimed K-contents such as K-dramas, K-movies, K-literature,
and K-pop.

The focal points of education

①Develop expertise in Korean language education by mastering professional knowledge across the field, based on a precise understanding and fluent usage of the Korean language, enabling students to work as Korean language education specialists in diverse teaching environments.
②Gain practical experience as prospective Korean language instructors through internships at various educational sites, including Sungshin Women’s University Korean Language Institute and overseas King Sejong Institutes.
③Acquire professional knowledge of the entertainment industry, leveraging a comprehensive understanding of Korean culture and K-contents, to thrive as specialists in the K-Culture & Entertainment sector.
④Build the ability to plan content suitable for various entertainment industries and media platforms by understanding global content consumption trends, contributing to the expansion of market potential for K-contents.
⑤Students in the School of Korean Culture and Technology are guided to explore various academic disciplines, identify areas of interest, and pursue advanced research through graduate studies in their chosen fields.

Curriculum Road Map(Global Korean Studies Major)

**Curriculum Road Map for Global Korean Studies**
Curriculum Road Map for Global Korean Studies

Curriculum Road Map for Global Korean Studies
Career Field	Major Competencies	Recommended Courses by Grade Level				Recommended Extracurricular Programs	6 Core Competencies	Related Careers
Career Field	Major Competencies	1st Grade	2nd Grade	3rd Grade	4th Grade	Recommended Extracurricular Programs	6 Core Competencies	Related Careers
Korean Education Track	Exploration of Korean Language Knowledge and Cross-Cultural Understanding Skills	• Introduction to Korean Linguistics • Understanding of Korean Culture • East Asian Culture and Content	• Introduction to Korean Language Education • Korean Language Norms • Modern Korean Society	• Theories of Korean Grammar Education • Theories of Korean Vocabulary Education • Vocational Korean Practice • Theories of Korean Textbooks • Digital Media Content Production	• Practice for Korean Interpretation and Translation • Theories of Korean Culture Education	• Sungshin Global Friends • Library Orientation for New Students • Writing Clinic	• Knowledge Exploration • Communication & Collaboration • Autonomous Practice	• Korean Language Textbook & Content Developer
Korean Education Track	Creative and Integrative Teaching Skills	• Introduction to Korean Literature • Career Exploration	• Teaching Korean Language Expression • Teaching Korean Language Comprehension • Theories of Foreign Language Acquisition	• Theories of Korean Language Curriculum • Theories of Korean Pronunciation Education • Applied Linguistics	• Practicum for Korean Language Teaching • Media for Korean Language Teaching • Internship for Korean Language Teaching	• The World of Picture Book Translation • Volunteering for Korean Teaching • Special Lecture by Field Experts • Special Lecture on Global Citizenship Education	• Creative Convergence • Global Citizenship	• Korean Language Teacher
K-Culture & Entertainment Track	Cultural Content Understanding and Planning Skills	• K-Culture & Hallyu • Understanding of Korean Culture • East Asian Culture and Content	• Reading Mass Culture • Digital Media Literacy • Understanding of Humanities Content	• Understanding K-Drama Industry • Understanding K-Music Industry • Understanding K-Entertainment Industry • Korean Cinema, TV and Multimedia	• Cultural Trend Analysis • K-Entertainment Content Designing	• Sungshin Global Friends • Cinema in Library • Writing Clinic • Special Lecture on Culture & Arts	• Creative Convergence • Artistic Sensibility	• Cultural Content Developer
K-Culture & Entertainment Track	Field-Oriented Global Practical Skills	• Introduction to K-Beauty • Career Exploration	• Mass Media & Society • Global Marketing & Communication	• Cultural Content Marketing • K-pop and Global Fandom	• Korean Cultural Field Trip • K-Artist Management	• Library Orientation for New Students • Special Lecture by Field Experts • Practical Training for Enhancing Job Competencies	• Communication & Collaboration • Global Citizenship	• Entertainment Culture & Arts Industry Professionals

Curriculum for Korean Education Track

Track Name

Korean Education Track

Track Description

The Global Korean Studies program was established to nurture global talent capable of promoting the Korean language, culture, and K-content worldwide, reflecting the growing global influence of Korean language and culture. The Korean Language Education track aims to cultivate professionals capable of teaching the Korean language and culture to learners both domestically and internationally.

Related Major Competencies

Exploration of Korean Language Knowledge and Cross-Cultural Understanding Skills,
Creative and Integrative Teaching Skills

Detailed Career Fields

• instructor at a university Korean language education institution, instructor in a multicultural/social integration program, teacher at an overseas King Sejong Institute, and Korean language teacher at elementary and middle schools overseas

• developer of Korean textbooks, online lecture videos, Korean language proficiency assessment tools, learning apps, and YouTube content

Curriculum

Grade	Opening Semester	Course Title	Credit
2	1st	Introduction to Korean Language Education	3
2	2nd	Teaching Korean Language Expression	3
2	2nd	Teaching Korean Language Comprehension	3
3	1st	Theories of Korean Grammar Education	3
3	2nd	Theories of Korean Language Curriculum	3
3	2nd	Theories of Korean Textbooks	3
4	2nd	Practicum for Korean Language Teaching	3

Curriculum for K-Culture & Entertainment Track

Track Name

K-Culture & Entertainment Track

Track Description

The Global Korean Studies program was established to nurture global talent capable of promoting the Korean language, culture, and K-content worldwide, reflecting the growing global influence of Korean language and culture. The K-Culture and Entertainment Track aims to cultivate professionals who, with a deep understanding of globally acclaimed K-content(such as K-dramas, K-movies, K-literature, and K-pop), can excel in the cultural industries, including the entertainment sector.

Related Major Competencies

Cultural Content Understanding and Planning Skills, Field-Oriented Global Practical Skills

Detailed Career Fields

- Advancing to government agencies as experts in cultural content planning, production,
and cultural exchange

- Employment in entertainment-related companies(specialists in K-content distribution)

- Starting/operating businesses for various digital platforms, including social media,
blogs, and mobile content

Curriculum

Grade	Opening Semester	Course Title	Credit
2	1st	K-Culture & Hallyu	3
2	2nd	Global Marketing Communication	3
2	2nd	Digital Media Literacy	3
3	1st	Understanding K-drama Industry	3
3	1st	Understanding K-Entertainment Industry	3
4	1st	Cultural Trend Analysis	3
4	1st	K-Entertainment Content Designing	3
4	2nd	Korean Cultural Field Trip	3