Korean Studies as a minor is taken alongside or after a 120 ECTS major in another subject, a total of 180 ECTS for a BA degree.
The programme coordinator supports all students in Korean studies.
Many schools allow students to take a major in one subject and a minor in another subject at a different school. However, students must always seek permission from the faculty if the minor is taught at a different faculty or school.
Check the rules on majors and minors below under Helpful Content below.
Icelandic matriculation examination (stúdentspróf) or equivalent qualification.
To complete the minor in Korean Studies, students must complete 50 ECTS in mandatory Korean Studies courses, as specified in the programme structure. In addition, students must take 10 ECTS of elective course(s) during the fall semester. These electives may be chosen from any other programme within the School of Humanities.
Fall semester:
KOR101G Korean I 10 ECTS
KOR102G Conversational Korean I 10 ECTS
Free elective from within the School of Humanities 10 ECTS
Spring semester:
KOR201G Korean II 10 ECTS
KOR202G Conversational Korean II 10 ECTS
KOR204G Korean Society and Culture 10 ECTS
Check below to see how the programme is structured.
This programme does not offer specialisations.
This course is an elementary Korean language course designed for those who have no prior knowledge of Korean. The goal of the course is to enable students to develop comprehensive language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Korean and to master the writing system. This course will focus on both written and spoken languages and cover various topics in Korean culture for a better understanding of the language. Teaching will be conducted in English and Korean.
This course is an elementary conversational course in Korean language. The goal of the course is to enable students to understand spoken language and to engage in real-life conversations in Korean. The course is based on interactive exercises and tasks, and active participation is key for the best learning outcomes.
While intended for beginners, it is highly recommended that the course be taken along with Korean I, as prior knowledge of the writing system is required. Teaching will be conducted in Korean.
This course is an elementary Korean language course intended for those who have completed Korean I. The goal of the course is to enable students to develop comprehensive language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and to build a solid foundation for further studies in Korean language. This course will focus on both written and spoken languages and cover various topics in Korean culture for a better understanding of the language. Teaching will be conducted in English and Korean.
This course is an elementary conversational course in Korean language intended for those who completed Conversational Korean I. The goal of the course is to enable students to understand spoken language and to engage in real-life conversations in Korean. The course is based on interactive exercises and tasks, and active participation is key for the best learning outcomes. Teaching will be conducted in Korean.
This course explores the dynamic interplay between Korea’s deep historical roots and its rapid emergence as a global technological and cultural influence. Guided by the theme “Rooted in History, Wired for the Future,” students will examine how Korea’s historical legacy, colonial and postwar experiences, and distinctive drive for transformation have shaped its present-day society and culture – including politics, gender and family relations, generational divides, the Korean Wave, and more – within an increasingly globalized world.
This course is an elementary Korean language course designed for those who have no prior knowledge of Korean. The goal of the course is to enable students to develop comprehensive language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Korean and to master the writing system. This course will focus on both written and spoken languages and cover various topics in Korean culture for a better understanding of the language. Teaching will be conducted in English and Korean.
This course is an elementary conversational course in Korean language. The goal of the course is to enable students to understand spoken language and to engage in real-life conversations in Korean. The course is based on interactive exercises and tasks, and active participation is key for the best learning outcomes.
While intended for beginners, it is highly recommended that the course be taken along with Korean I, as prior knowledge of the writing system is required. Teaching will be conducted in Korean.
This course is an elementary Korean language course intended for those who have completed Korean I. The goal of the course is to enable students to develop comprehensive language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and to build a solid foundation for further studies in Korean language. This course will focus on both written and spoken languages and cover various topics in Korean culture for a better understanding of the language. Teaching will be conducted in English and Korean.
This course is an elementary conversational course in Korean language intended for those who completed Conversational Korean I. The goal of the course is to enable students to understand spoken language and to engage in real-life conversations in Korean. The course is based on interactive exercises and tasks, and active participation is key for the best learning outcomes. Teaching will be conducted in Korean.
This course explores the dynamic interplay between Korea’s deep historical roots and its rapid emergence as a global technological and cultural influence. Guided by the theme “Rooted in History, Wired for the Future,” students will examine how Korea’s historical legacy, colonial and postwar experiences, and distinctive drive for transformation have shaped its present-day society and culture – including politics, gender and family relations, generational divides, the Korean Wave, and more – within an increasingly globalized world.
The timetable shown below is for the current academic year and is FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
Changes may occur for the autumn semester in August and September and for the spring semester in December and January. You will find your final timetable in Ugla when the studies start.
Note! This timetable is not suitable for planning your work schedule if you are a part-time employee.
The University of Iceland collaborates with over 400 universities worldwide. This provides a unique opportunity to pursue part of your studies at an international university thus gaining added experience and fresh insight into your field of study.
Students generally have the opportunity to join an exchange programme, internship, or summer courses. However, exchanges are always subject to faculty approval.
Students have the opportunity to have courses evaluated as part of their studies at the University of Iceland, so their stay does not have to affect the duration of their studies.
Knowledge of the Korean language and culture is useful for working in business, international affairs and tourism, to name a few examples.
An education in this area can open up opportunities in:
This list is not exhaustive.
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