BA (Hons) Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics at York St John University

Immerse yourself in our multilingual world by learning Korean and exploring how language is structured and shaped by culture and identity. Learn the skills you need to work in Korea or pursue an international career. On this 4 year degree that includes a year studying in Korea you will learn communicative Korean skills and gain a deep understanding of Korean culture. You will gain insight into different language structures and sociocultural practices as well as learning to communicate across cultures.

Faculty: School of Education, Language and Psychology  |  Duration: 4 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism; Language and Society; Descriptive Grammar of English; The Sounds of Language; Korean Language Foundation 2 or Korean Language in Practice 2; Korean Language and Society 1; Korean Language and Society 2; Intercultural Communication. Optional modules include Korean Language Foundation 1 or Korean Language in Practice 1; Signed Language in a Social Context; Phonetics and Phonology; World Englishes; Language, Gender and Sexuality; Analysing Media Discourse.

Career pathways

On this course you will develop an understanding of the complex relationships between different cultures. You will gain specialist skills in analysing language and presenting linguistic data. Example roles include Intercultural trainer; Management or Education Consultant; Translator; Editor; Interpreter; Diplomatic service officer.

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