M.A. in Korean Language & Linguistics
Program Scope and Objectives
The MA degree is offered in the field of Korean language pedagogy and linguistics. The program is designed to provide students with advanced professional training in the history and structure of the chosen language. Within each area of concentration, the student may choose to emphasize either language pedagogy or linguistics. The program is also intended to provide academic training and practical teaching experience for future teachers of Korean as a Second Language. The faculty and facilities in the area of teaching East Asian languages are numerous and diverse and encouragement is given to those interested in pursuing teaching careers.
Admission Requirements
All applicants for the MA must have a BA in the language of their concentration or equivalent preparation, and must submit three letters of recommendation and GRE General Test scores. Admission to candidacy also assumes knowledge of the structure of the language and of linguistics equivalent to the courses KOR 451 and KOR 452.
In addition to approval of admission by the Graduate Division, students must have satisfactory GRE scores (TOEFL scores, minimum of 560, are required of foreign students) and letters of recommendation.
Course Requirements
The MA candidate may select either the Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis) program; Plan A must have the approval of the graduate chair.
Course Requirements: Plan A
For Plan A, students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, including at least 18 credit hours in the major field and 6 credit hours of thesis research. A minimum of 12 credit hours in the major field must be earned in courses numbered 600 or higher, including a 700-level seminar and excluding 699V.
Students choosing Plan A must take the same courses as those choosing Plan B, except that 6 credits of EALL 700V will be substituted for other courses in consultation with the advisor. There will be a final oral examination on the thesis.
Course Requirements: Plan B
For Plan B, students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, including at least 21 credit hours in the major field. A minimum of 18 credit hours in the major field must be earned in courses numbered 600 or higher, including a 700-level seminar and excluding 699V.
Students choosing Plan B will select courses for the required 30 credits from those listed for their area of concentration. In the final semester, the student will take a written examination covering the literature, structure, and teaching of the language, with extra weight on the student's area of emphasis among these. There will be a final oral examination on all aspects of the student's program.
Course Requirements: General Examination
During the first semester, the student will take a general examination to determine the quality of preparation for graduate work at the master's level in the chosen concentration. Only after passing this exam will the student be advanced to candidacy.
Course Listings
Required (12 credits):
- EALL 601 Method of Teaching East Asian Languages (3) (Pre: 451)
or
KOR 635 Pedagogy of Teaching Korean as a Second Language (3) (Pre: 452) - EALL 603K Bibliography and Research Methodology: Korea (3) (Pre: 402)
- KOR 452 Structure of Korean (3) (Pre: 202)
- KOR 730 Research Seminar in Korean Language (3)
9 credits from:
- KOR 470 Language and Culture of Korea (3) (Pre: 402)
- KOR 631 History and Dialects of Korean Language (3) (Pre: 451, 452)
- KOR 632 Korean Phonology and Morphology (3) (Pre: 451, 452)
- KOR 633 Korean Syntax and Semantics (3) (Pre: 452)
- KOR 634 Korean Sociolinguistics (3) (Pre: 401, 402, 470)
- KOR 645 Research in Korean Language Acquisition (3) (Pre: 635)
- KOR 655 Practicum: Teaching Korean as a Second Language (3) (Pre: 635)
3 credits from:
- KOR 463 Introduction to Traditional Korean Literature (3) (Pre: 402)
or
KOR 464 Introduction to Modern Korean Literature (3) (Pre: 452) - KOR 613(Alpha) Korean Verse (3) (Pre: 463 for T; 464 for M)
- KOR 614(Alpha) Korean Narrative (3) (Pre: 463 for T; 464 for M)
- KOR 615(Alpha) Korean Drama (3) (Pre: 463 for T; 464 for M)
- KOR 640 Literary Translation of Korean (3) (Pre: 463, 464)
Plan A Only - 6 credits:
- EALL 700V Thesis research
Plan B - 6 credits from approved courses, including the following:
- No courses on the old Korean website
Brief summary of EALL degree requirements on the UH catalog
Korean graduate degree requirements on the Graduate Division website