DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
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address
(14662) M201, Maria Pavilion, 43 Jibong-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea -
hours of operation
9:00 am-5:00 pm (lunch 12:00-1:00 pm) -
tel
+82 2 2164 4210 -
e-mail
dpt4203@catholic.ac.kr
About the Department
At a time when China's rapid development and changes are having a profound impact on the world, there is an urgent need for human resources who can build bridges between Korea and China. The Department of Chinese Language and Culture at Catholic University strives to cultivate Chinese language proficiency and systematic education on Chinese history and culture with the goal of fostering talented professionals who can play an active role in Northeast Asia and the world in the 21st century.
Curriculum
| Year 1 | Chinese 1-2, Chinese Literature 1-2, Understanding Chinese Culture, Exploring Chinese Language and Culture | |
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| Year 2 | Language | Intensive Chinese 1-2, Intermediate Chinese Conversation, Intermediate Chinese Reading |
| Literature | Chinese Literature by Sayings and Phrases 1-2, Understanding Traditional Chinese Literature, Understanding Contemporary Chinese Literature, Chinese Poetry Recitation | |
| Culture | Contemporary Understandings of Chinese Thought, Cultural Power: Understanding and Utilizing the Attributes and Functions of Culture, Chinese Language and Chinese Culture | |
| Year 3 | Language | Chinese Reading and Culture, Chinese Writing, Practical Chinese, Chinese Current Events, Advanced Chinese Conversation, Advanced Chinese Reading, Introduction to Modern Chinese |
| Literature | Appreciating Contemporary Chinese Literature, Chinese Cigars and Chinese Culture, Chinese Fiction and Culture, Contemporary Chinese Drama, Reading Chinese Classics, Reading Contemporary Chinese Literature | |
| Culture | Chinese History as Culture, Chinese Language and Culture Capstone Design, Special Topics in Chinese Geography and Culture | |
| Year 4 | Language | Ordinary Chinese, Sino-Chinese Interpreting Exercises, Chinese Presentations |
| Literature | Special Topics in Contemporary Chinese Literature, Contemporary Chinese Literature and Popular Culture, Understanding Chinese Literature and Art | |
| Culture | Chinese Business Culture and Entrepreneurship, Modern Chinese Life and Culture, Chinese Culture and Entrepreneurship Brand Strategy | |
Major Course Guide
Year 1 │ Understanding Chinese Culture
This course helps you understand the culture of China, one of the world's superpowers. We will explore not only China and the Chinese people, but also its population, regional culture, lifestyle, politics, economy, and religion. The most basic starting point for this exploration is the attitude of understanding the culture of others from the perspective of Koreans, free from the fallacies of Sino-Chinese thought repeated by our ancestors in the past and the current myths of prudent modernization. Based on this, we will study various Chinese cultures and develop an independent observational perspective.
Year 2 │ Intensive Chinese 1,2
This course is designed for students who have taken Chinese 1 or 2 or equivalent, and provides an in-depth study of intermediate-level Chinese vocabulary, syntax, and grammar. Students will learn and utilize a variety of expressions for listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Year 3 │ Chinese Fiction & Culture
This class is designed to help students savor the artistry of Chinese epic literature and gain a deeper understanding of the life and culture of the Chinese people through reading and appreciating representative Chinese novels.
Year 4 │ Modern Chinese Literature and Popular Culture
Through the reading of works, students will examine the relationship between contemporary Chinese literature and popular culture, and further understand the historical tradition of China and the actual situation of popular life through an approach to cultural phenomena in China.
Academic Activities
International Field Trips
Study at a local university in China for a semester (6 months) to broaden horizons and learn about Chinese language, society and culture. Participants will develop fluency in practical Chinese and broaden their knowledge and horizons while studying and living in the country
Academic Festivals
Chinese poetry recitation, Chinese choral singing, dance, and symposiums are organized around Chinese theater. Students can improve their Chinese language skills through storytelling, directing, and editing in Chinese, and feel more intimate with Chinese literature.
Workshop
Teams plan, organize, and produce a video on an open-ended topic related to China. Students will be able to apply and utilize the Chinese language they have studied for four years, develop practical conversation skills, and gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. On the day of the workshop, each team will present their work, and the winners will be judged by professors in the department. The winning team will receive a cash prize and the honor of performing on stage at an academic festival.
Lectures/Speakers
We invite Chinese or external experts on China to give lectures on the Chinese economy, Korean companies in China, and Chinese culture, and have Q&A sessions to help students get to know China more vividly. The various knowledge acquired about the current economic and social situation in China and entering the Chinese market will be of practical help to students when they decide on their career paths and challenge employment and entrepreneurship.
Departmental Talent
- An open-minded person who embraces diversity
- Have a love for Chinese people and culture
- Open to new languages and cultures
High School Courses Related to Major
| General Electives | Career Electives |
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| Chinese I, Chinese Literature I, East Asian History, Literature, etc. | Chinese Ⅱ, Chinese Literature Ⅱ, Classical Reading, etc. |
Careers after Graduation
| Education and research | Chinese Education, Graduate School |
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| Enterprise | Trade/International Sales, Distribution/Marketing/PR, Local Entrepreneurship |
| Institutions and Organizations | Freelance interpreters, translators |
Subject-Related Certifications
- HSK (Chinese High Proficiency Test)
- HSKK (Chinese Speaking Test)
- Business Chinese Test (BCT)