Program Overview

Course Overview

The course further strengthens and deepens the knowledge of Korean grammar and exercises the ability to read texts. It also exercises the ability to write texts in Korean on both social and more abstract topics.

Course Structure

The course has three modules:

• Literacy 3, 7.5 credits: This module further strengthens and deepens the knowledge of Korean grammar and exercises the ability to read texts. It consists of text reading that includes grammatical analysis and text analysis. The module also includes practice in translating texts from Korean and methodological discussion in translation techniques.
  • Topics covered include:
    • Grammatical analysis
    • Text analysis
    • Translation techniques
• Literacy 4, 7.5 credits: This module continues Literacy 3 with studies of medium-difficult texts in modern standard Korean. It consists of text reading that includes grammatical analysis and text analysis. The module also includes practice in translating texts from Korean and methodological discussion in translation techniques.
  • Topics covered include:
    • Advanced grammatical analysis
    • In-depth text analysis
    • Sophisticated translation techniques
• Writing ability, 7.5 credits: This module exercises the ability to write simpler explanatory texts and assignments as well as to read and discuss Korean texts in various subject areas based on the course literature.
  • Topics covered include:
    • Explanatory writing
    • Assignment writing
    • Text discussion

Teaching Format

The teaching is in the form of seminars and group exercises. Attendance at all classes is mandatory.

Assessment

• Literacy 3 and 4: These modules are examined through a class writing or other supervised examination at the end of the modules.
• Writing skills: This module is examined through a hall exam or other supervised exam.

Examiner

• Examiner full course: Gabriel Jonsson
• Examiner Literacy 3: Gabriel Jonsson
• Examiner Literacy 4: Gabriel Jonsson
• Examiner Writing skills: Kyungsook Kang

Schedule

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course.

Course Literature

• Seoul National University Language Education Center (2016), Seoul University Korean 3B Student's Book, Seoul: Twoponds, ISBN

Course Details

• Course code: JKB553
• Application code: SU-28064
• Level: Bachelor's level
• Language: Swedish (primary) and English
• Eligibility: No Translation Available
• Selection: No selection
• Tuition fee: Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 33750 SEK. The complete course: 33750 SEK.
• Subject: Korean
• Area of interest: Language and Linguistics
• Department responsible for education: Department of Asian and Middle Eastern and Studies
• Credits: 22.5 credits
• Period: Autumn, Period 1
• Study pace: Day-time, 75%
• Location: On campus
• Duration: week commencing 01/09/2025 - 18/01/2026