Program Overview

Korea University Department of German Language and Literature

Overview

The Department of German Language and Literature at Korea University offers a range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Program

• Academic Calendar: The department follows the university's academic calendar.
• Courses: The department offers a variety of courses in German language and literature.
• Graduation Requirements: Students must complete the required courses and credits to graduate.
• Scholarships: The department offers scholarships to undergraduate students.
• Admissions: The department admits new students based on the university's admission criteria.

Graduate Program

• Academic Calendar: The department follows the university's academic calendar.
• Program Description: The graduate program offers advanced studies in German language and literature.
• TEACH Program: The TEACH program is a specialized program for graduate students.
  • Introduction: The TEACH program introduces students to teaching methods and practices.
  • Overview/Curriculum: The program includes a range of courses and training sessions.
  • Educational Objectives: The program aims to equip students with teaching skills and knowledge.
  • Q&A: The program provides opportunities for students to ask questions and engage in discussions.
• Scholarships: The department offers scholarships to graduate students.
• Admissions: The department admits new students based on the university's admission criteria.

Departmental Activities

• German Language Proficiency Exam: The department offers a German language proficiency exam.
• Training Program: The department provides training programs for students.
• Regular Events: The department hosts regular events, including seminars and workshops.
• Occasional Events: The department also hosts occasional events, such as conferences and lectures.
• Eintopf: The department participates in the Eintopf program, a German language and culture program.

Exchange Programs

• 7+1 Overseas Training Program: The department offers a 7+1 overseas training program.
  • Introduction: The program introduces students to overseas training and cultural exchange.
• TUCKU: The department participates in the TUCKU program, a cultural exchange program.
• Tandem Class: The department offers tandem classes, where students can practice their language skills with native speakers.
• KIS-DaF: The department participates in the KIS-DaF program, a German language and culture program.
• Interuni-Seminar: The department participates in the Interuni-Seminar program, a German language seminar camp.

Interuni-Seminar

Introduction

The Interuni-Seminar is a German language seminar camp with a long tradition, held every year in Japan since 1978. Students from various majors, as well as doctoral students, graduates, and professors, participate in the camp.

Program Description

The Interuni-Seminar lasts for four nights and five days, providing opportunities for participants to learn German and engage in heated discussions in German on various topics. The seminar is sponsored by the Goethe-Institut and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

Participation

Only beginning to intermediate level students can apply for the Juniorenseminar, held in the spring, which focuses on German language learning. Only intermediate to advanced students can participate in the Sommerseminar, held in the summer, which focuses on topic-related discussions in German. Since 2006, professors and students from Korea have been invited to attend the Interuni-Seminar.