Background
The Institute of Foreign Languages at the Royal University of Phnom Penh was the first institute of higher education in Cambodia to teach Korean Language. A Korean Language short course was established in October 2002, with the assistance of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. The first intake of 40 students was taught by a visiting instructor from the Korean Research Foundation (KRF), affiliated with the Ministry of Human Resources in Korea.
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, through its decision No. 2 dated 9 March 2007, officially granted permission for the establishment of the Department of Korean Studies, located within the Institute of Foreign Languages at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. The Department Korean Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts in Korean Studies.
The B.A. and short course continue to receive support from the Academy of Korean Study (AKS) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
Bachelor of Arts (Korean Language)
A visiting professor sponsored by the Academy of Korean Study, Ms. Hwang Hye Ran, is responsible for implementing the B.A. degree, with the pilot intake of students beginning Foundation Year courses towards a Bachelor of Arts in Korean Language in Semester I, 2007.
The four year degree covers all aspects of Korean language, including listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Students gain an advanced knowledge of the Korean language, including aspects of Korean semantics, linguistics, phonetics, lexicology and syntax. Students also gain a broad understanding of Korean culture, by studying courses on Korean literature, history, culture, art, business, economy and geography, as well as learning practical skills for future careers in business, government offices and tourism.
Short Course in Korean Language
The Korean Language short course is a non-degree course offered to selected students already studying at RUPP, and members of the general public with an interest in learning Korean.
The Korean Language short course offers four levels of courses, based on students’ proficiency in Korean. Levels 1 and 2 cover basic knowledge and understanding of Korean language, whilst Levels 3 and 4 concentrate on more advanced aspects of the language. At all levels, students build skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar.
Classes are offered in morning and afternoon streams, with students attending their preferred class.
Contact Info
Program Coordinator:
- Ms.OUM PONIKA
- Tel: (855) 89 598 008
- Email: ponikaoum(at)hotmail.com
- Office: Room #324, IFL Campus
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