Bachelor in Korean Studies (Language &Business)
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Overview of the program
Bachelor in Korean Studies (language and business) is a 4 years undergraduate program, aiming to produce good Korean language teachers for the future, this program is jointly developed and operated by Kathmandu University and Songgok University South Korea as a 2+2 joint degree. The eligible students can pursue their remaining educations either in university or after completing a minimum of 1 year at Kathmandu University. Over the years Korean language, culture, music, drama, and food are widely gaining popularity all over the world. Nepalese young are magically attracted to Korean hallyu (wave). This year more than 0.5% of the total Nepali population are appearing in the Korean language exam called EPS in search of a good job in South Korea. It proves that the Korean language is not a regional language anymore; it’s a world’s world-popular language.
The growing number of students for the abroad study is a big issue in the Nepalese academic diaspora. This program believes in holding students for at least 2 years at Nepal University and letting them study abroad with a well-prepared approach to the related nations with an earn-and-learn program.
The program is designed by an expert in the related field with the concept of “earn and learn” to support students. Who can earn well and learn better in this program?
In search of a better Korean language learning center Nepalese youth are hooking up here and there with local language institutes. We are now on the way to connecting the Korean language with an academic degree. The native Korean Professor Will physically deliver the lecture with the Korean way of teaching.
Objective of the program
- To produce the expert and pathfinder for the Korean language for Nepal and globally.
- To manage the random Korean language instate under well-established a reputed academic institute.
- To address the lack of experts and leaders in the Korean language and its relevant field.
- To contribute professionalism in the field of foreign languages in Nepal.
Teaching methodology
The Korean style of teaching method will be applicable to our program. That will be an interesting and different method of the Korean style of teaching. That comes with popular lecturing the traditional way of teaching; the online class will be a new experience for the students. Interaction in a classroom is always promoted, the Korean and Nepal professors will equally deliver the sharpened knowledge to the students. Classes will be delivered dividedly at Kathmandu University Nepal and Songgok University Korea. Student can choose their university either after completing the 1-year minimum classes in KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY as per the desired University.
Course structure
As per our main goal to produce a leader and teacher in the Korean language, we more focus on language studies. The TOPIK 1, 2, and 3 are highly focused. 40% of the total classes are related to Korean language studies. Courses cover 30% of Kathmandu University curriculum equally shared by the School of Arts and School of Management. And remaining 30% of courses are delivered from the Songgok University curriculum. After graduating from this program students can lead the Korean language teaching in Nepal and abroad with Excellency.
Admission Criteria:
Applicants must have a 10+2 or equivalent degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum aggregate of 50% percent or 2.0 CGPA. The student already having TOPIK, 1, or 2 certificates is highly recommended to apply for his course.
Kathmandu University
School of Arts
Department Korean studies (language and business)
A Proposed Curriculum for Bachelor in Korean studies (language and business)
- Course Title: Bachelor in Korean studies (language and business) (BKS)
- Credit: 138
- Duration: 4 years (Eight semesters)
- Number of Seats Allotted: 40
- Eligibility Criteria: Nepali or non-Nepali nationals with 10+2 or equivalent level education of at least
2.0 CGPA and GCE Advanced Level students passed in a minimum of three subjects
in A Level and one general paper in AS Level with a minimum of 40% PUM in aggregate are eligible for admission. Admission is open to interested students of all the streams of High Schools such as Science, Arts, Law, Management, Computer, etc. with the minimum qualifications.
- Courses are offered in three categories; Core Courses from Kathmandu University (12 credits); Major Discipline (Korean): 60 credits professional Discipline: (66 credits) yet to be confirmed for approval from the Ministry of Education.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Semester I | ||
| 213002 | Korean language and language manners | 3 |
| 213003 | Listening to Korean (Basic) | 3 |
| 213024 | Reading to Korean basic | 3 |
| 213004 | Korean sentence patterns and writing | 3 |
| 213001 | Korean TOPIK 1 | 3 |
| NEPS 151 | Nepal studies | 3 |
| ENGS 402 | Translations studies | 3 |
| Total Credits (this Semester) | 21 | |
| Semester II | ||
| 213005 | Korean TOPIK 2 | 3 |
| 213006 | Understanding of Korean society | 3 |
| ENGL255
ENGS 405 |
Critical thinking
Diaspora, Migration, And Cosmopolitanism. |
3
3 |
| 213007 | Understanding Korean 2 intermediate | 3 |
| 213026 | Understanding the Korean Business 2 | 3 |
| 213009 | Korean writing and grammar | 3 |
| Total Credits (this Semester) | 21
|
First Year
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Semester III | ||
| 213011 | Carrier path and aptitude of international students Leadership communications | 3 |
| 213012 | Leadership Communications | 3 |
| 213018 | Korean interpretations and translations basic | 3 |
| 213013 | Business Korean | 3 |
| 213017 | International business administrations | 3
|
| Total Credits (this Semester) | 15 | |
| Semester IV | ||
| 213016 | Korean and Hallyu | 3 |
| 213017 | On-the-job training | 3 |
| 213025 | E-marketing | 3
3 |
| Total Credits (this Semester) | 15 |
Third Year
| Semester V
|
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| CDEV 220 | Working with organizations
|
3 |
| CDEV 111
|
Public speaking
|
3 |
| BECO 113
|
Introductions of Nepal’s economy
|
3 |
| BECO 322 | International economics
|
3
|
| MEDS 201
|
Professional communication | 3
|
| Total Credits (this Semester) | 15
|
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| Semester VI
|
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| MEDS 332
MEDS 06
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Social media management
Public relation
|
3
3 |
| MUSC 031
|
Music and society
|
3 |
| BYSW 302
|
Yoga and well-being
|
3
|
| BYSW 208
|
Capabilities and well-being
|
3 |
| BYSW 202
|
Yoga in global culture
|
3 |
| Total Credits (this Semester)
|
18
|
Fourth Year
| Semester VII | ||
| PFAT 101 | World Arts Studies I | 3 |
| MEDS 341 | Creative writing | 3 |
| BECO 221 | Development economics I | 3 |
| BECO 213 | World economics history | 3 |
| BECO 414
BECO 118 |
Labor economics
BECO 118 |
3 |
| Total Credits (this Semester) | 18 | |
| Semester VIII | ||
| FLAN 201 | Basic Chinese | 3
3 |
| CEDV 404 | Disability management | 3 |
| CDEV 202 | Community Health | 3 |
| CDEV 207 | Caring for elderly people | 3 |
| CDEV 302 | Youth and Social Change | 3 |
| Total Credits (this Semester) | 15
|
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| Total Credits for Graduation (4 years) | 138 |
- Evaluation Details: Course outcomes will be evaluated through a continuous internal evaluation system and a final, end-of-semester examination.
In-Semester evaluation (60%)
Attendance 15 marks.
Class performance and peer collaborations 5 marks.
Midterm test 15 marks.
Journal/portfolio (written assignments) and presentation 15 marks.
Reflection/Viva etc. 10 marks.
End-Semester evaluation (40%)
Objective 10 marks and Subjective 30 marks.
Grading System:
The combined total marks obtained by the students in both the in-semester assessment and the end-semester examination shall be converted into letter grades as follows:
80 and above A Outstanding
75 and below 80 A- Excellent
70 and below 75 B+ Very Good
65 and below 70 B Good
60 and below 65 B- Fair
55 and below 60 C+ Fair
50 and below 55 C Fair
45 and below 50 C- Poor
40 and below 45 D Poor
Below 40 F Fail