Philology and Language Teaching: Korean Language

What is taught in this field

Students of the Korean language program study the practical and theoretical foundations of the Korean language in depth. The curriculum includes courses on phonetics, grammar, lexicology and the writing system. Special attention is also paid to spoken and written communication, listening comprehension, text reading and translation skills.

Students become acquainted with Korean literature, culture and history, which helps them understand the language more deeply. The curriculum also includes fundamentals of linguistics and methods of language teaching.

What graduates become

Graduates receive qualifications as philologists, translators or Korean language teachers. They can work in various positions, including:

• translator or simultaneous interpreter;
• Korean language teacher;
• guide-interpreter;
• specialist in an international cooperation department;
• secretary-referent or office specialist where communication in Korean is required.

Where graduates can work

Knowledge of Korean is in demand in Uzbekistan as economic and cultural ties with Korea continue to expand. Graduates can find work in the following areas:

• general secondary schools, lyceums, colleges and language learning centers;
• translation agencies and publishing houses;
• enterprises with Korean investment and representative offices of foreign companies;
• tourism and hotel services;
• government bodies, international organizations and mass media.

Who this program suits

This program suits applicants interested in the Korean language, culture and international communication. Patience, good memory, attentiveness and regular effort are important when learning a language. Language aptitude, independent work and the ability to quickly master new knowledge are also valuable.