Introduction
China is a country which has a long history with thousands of years and various traditions.
Recently, China has economically as well as politically, become one of the most influential countries in the world. In this international circumstance, the school of Chinese language and culture at Yeungnam University, Korea, aims to educate students to be professionals in the various Chinese-related areas.
Major in Chinese Literature and Culture
As the department of Chinese Literature and Culture at Yeungnam University is one of the oldest programs in Korea, it has been recognized as the leading Chinese educational institutions domestically and abroad. Based on the accumulated cultural heritage for thousands of years, China has been productive and fertile land, and achieved remarkable economic growth for a short time. This achievements has brought China about boom of Chinese culture over the world, and the boom is expected to continue henceforth.
Korea and China has maintained a close relationship historically, politically, and economically. By the rapid growth of China recently, it is said that China will be one of the most important factors for the future of Korea. For this reason, we need to understand China's history and culture more deeply.
As bilateral trade volume has been increasing sharply, many students has applying for studying China and Chinese in the department. Students who major in this program could take various linguistics courses such as graphonomy and phonology, study history, culture, and social phenomenon of China, and practice high-quality translating skills.
Major in Chinese Translation and Interpretation
After a treaty of amity between Korea and China, trade between Korea and China has increased explosively, and Korean/Chinese translation works has also increased sharply. Professional translators who are responsible for translation works are not enough. To meet this increasing demand of translators these days, the major in Chinese translation focuses on educating high-quality translators. Although this major was opened at graduate program levels, recently, it has expanded to undergraduate levels and offered more systematic curriculums. In this major, students take various linguistics courses such as graphonomy and phonology, and take courses dealing with history, culture, and social phenomenon of China. After graduating from this program, they will play roles as professional Chinese translators in the field or study Chinese translation at the graduate level.
History
December 1975, Established the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Yeungnam University
March 1980, Established a Master Degree Program
March 1982, Established a Doctorate Degree Program
March 2007, Elevation of the department into the School of Chinese Language and Culture
Reorganization by creating 3 majors; Major of Chinese Language and Literature, Major of Chinese Culture and Information, Major of Chinese Translation and Interpretation
March 2012, Reorganization by creating 2 majors; Major of Chinese Literature and Culture, Major of Chinese Translation and Interpretation
Job Fields
Professors and Researchers, Civil servants, Trade Field, Press, Diplomats, Publishing Fields, Teachers, Simultaneous Interpreters, Translators, Tour Guides, Secondary School Chinese Teachers Certifications, Tour Guide Certifications, Interpreter and Translator Certifications, H.S.K Certifications, 2nd Degree Certifications of Chinese Character capabilities
