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Directions for Korean Studies and Language Program
The English version is provided for reference only.
The Chinese version shall prevail in case of any discrepancies between the English and Chinese versions.
國立臺灣師範大學韓國學與語文學分學程修習要點
National Taiwan Normal University
Directions for Korean Studies and Language Program
Approved at the 2nd Academic Affairs Meeting of the University of the
2014 academic year on December 17, 2014
Amended and approved at the 1st Academic Affairs Meeting of the
University of the 2016 academic year on November 09, 2016
Amended and approved at the 2nd Academic Affairs Meeting of the
University of the 2018 academic year on April 24, 2019
Amended and approved at the 1st Academic Affairs Meeting of the
University of the 2020 academic year on November 04, 2020
- National Taiwan Normal University (hereinafter referred to as “the University”) has established Korean Studies and Language Program (hereinafter referred to as “the Program”) for the purpose of cultivating Korean language and culture professionals in accordance with the Key Points of the University’s Credit Program. The Program is organized by the College of Liberal Arts.
- Students (excluding extension students) from all departments (schools) of the University who do not speak Korean as their native language may apply to take the Program during their enrollment in the University.
- The Program is based on the accreditation system. Students who have completed relevant courses after registration may apply for the issuance of a certificate for the Program. The registration process will take place in the second semester of each academic year and the registration schedule will be announced by the Office of Academic Affairs.
- A minimum of 20 credits are required for the Program, half of which must be in subjects other than those taken from the student’s own department (institute), auxiliary department, or other programs. For course information, please refer to the Curriculum of Korean Studies and Language Program.
- Students who are majoring in the same or similar specialized subjects as those in the Program will be allowed to be credited after examination and approval by the Program’s curriculum team; however, the maximum number of credits to be taken is 12. Students who have passed the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) Level 1 or higher are exempt from taking “Korean for Beginners (I)” and “Korean for Beginners (II)”; those who have passed the TOPIK Level 2 or higher are exempt from taking “Intermediate Korean (I)” and “Korean Conversation and Listening Practice (I)”; those who have passed TOPIK Level 3 or higher are exempt from taking “Intermediate Korean (II)” and “Korean Conversation and Listening Practice (II).”
- Students who are registered in the Program and are qualified to graduate from the department (institution) they are enrolled in but have not yet completed all the subjects and credits of the Program may apply for an extension of their studies in accordance with the regulations; otherwise, they are considered to have forfeited their qualifications for the Program; however, if they are admitted to a master’s or doctoral program at a school in the Taiwan University System, they may apply to continue the Program after admission.
- Students who have completed the subjects and credits stipulated in the Program may submit their applications and transcripts of previous years to the Office of Academic Affairs for the issuance of a certificate for the Program after the organizer has examined them.
- Students should pay the credit fee for the Program in accordance with the regulations.
- In order to take into account the rights and interests of students enrolled in the Program, the required courses are given priority to students enrolled in the Program.
- All matters not stipulated in the Directions shall be handled in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
- The Directions shall be implemented after they are approved by the Academic Affairs Meeting; the same shall apply to amendments.
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Curriculum
The English version is provided for reference only.
The Chinese version shall prevail in case of any discrepancies between the English and Chinese versions.
國立臺灣師範大學韓國學與語文學分學程修習科目表
National Taiwan Normal University
Curriculum of Korean Studies and Language Program
Course Code | Course Name | Credit | Department/ Program | Required/ Selective |
L0U2001 | Korean for Beginners (I) | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Required |
L0U2002 | Korean for Beginners (II) | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Required |
L0U2003 | Intermediate Korean (I) | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Required |
L0U2004 | Intermediate Korean (II) | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Required |
L0U2005 | Korean Conversation and Listening Practice (I) | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Required |
L0U2006 | Korean Conversation and Listening Practice (II) | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Required |
L0U2022 | Korean Reading and Writing | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Required |
L0U2011 | Korean Grammar | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2012 | Business Korean | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2013 | Selected Readings in Korean Classics | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2014 | Korean Culture and Contemporary Life | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2015 | Politics and Economy in Modern Korea | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2016 | Introduction to Korean Studies | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2017 | Discovering North Korea | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2021 | Korean Movies and Democratization | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2020 | Korean Modern History | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2023 | News Korean | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2024 | General Theory of Korean Studies | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2025 | The Practical Usage and Grammar of Korean | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2026 | Tourism and Leisure Korean | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2027 | Korean Translation and Media | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2028 | Introductory Lecture on the Pop Culture in Korea | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
EAV0101 | Korean History and Historical Persons | 2 | Dept. of Eastern Asia Studies | Selective |
L0U2029 | Advanced Korean (I) | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2030 | Advanced Korean (II) | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2031 | Cultural Policy in South Korea | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |
L0U2032 | Folktales and Legends of Korea | 2 | College of Liberal Arts | Selective |