M.A. in Korean for Professions

Rev. 11/07

Program Scope and Objectives

The MA degree is offered in the fields of Korean language pedagogy and linguistics. The program is designed to provide students with advanced professional training in superior-level (professional-level) Korean language, and in cultural skills for Korea-related professions or academic disciplines.

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

MA candidates for Korean for Professions must select the Plan B (non-thesis) program

Course Requirements: Plan B

Korean for Professions candidates must complete a minimum of 34 credit hours in the major field in accordance with the course listings below. A minimum of 18 credit hours must be earned in courses numbered 600 or higher, including a 700-level seminar and excluding 699V. Students can replace one or more listed courses with other equivalent ones available in the department only with the approval of the Program Coordinator and the Department Chair.

In the final semester, the student will take a written examination covering the student’s area of training. 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

1st Semester (16 Credits): UHM

  • KOR 403/499 High-Advanced Korean 1 (3) [403 not yet approved]
  • KOR 481 Selected Readings in Korean (3)
  • KOR 485(Alpha) Korean for Career Professionals (1)
  • KOR 621 Media Research in Korean (3)
  • KOR 623 Interdisciplinary Research in Korean (3)
  • KOR 730 Research Seminar in Korean Language (3)

2nd Semester (16 Credits): UHM

  • KOR 404/499 High-Advanced Korean 2 (3) [404 not yet approved]
  • KOR 481 Selected Readings in Korean (3)
  • KOR 486(Alpha) Korean for Academic Purposes (1)
    or
    KOR 699 Directed Research (1)
  • KOR 622 Comparative Studies of Contemporary South and North Korean Languages (3)
  • KOR 624(Alpha) Analysis of Korean Academic Discourse (3)
  • KOR 730 Research Seminar in Korean Language (3)

3rd Semester (Overseas): UHM (1 credit) + Korea University (KU) (no transfer credit to UHM)

  • KOR 496 Korean Abroad (1) [capstone course]
  • (KU) Advanced Media Research (6 hours/week)
  • (KU) Overseas Internship & Field Research I (2 days/week)
  • (KU) Research in Domain (3 hours/week)

4th Semester (Overseas): UHM (1 credit) + Korea University (KU) (no transfer credit to UHM)

  • KOR 496 Korean Abroad (1) [capstone course]
  • (KU) Research Project (6 hours/week)
  • (KU) Overseas Internship & Field Research II (2 days/week)
  • (KU) Seminar in Domain (3 hours/week)

Brief summary of EALL degree requirements on the UH catalog
Korean graduate degree requirements on the Graduate Division website