Touching Tomorrow atPukyong National University
NEW BEGINNING, NEW INSPIRATION
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Business Administration
- Engineering
- Fisheries Sciences
- Environmental and Marine Sciences and Technology
- Information Technology and Convergence
- Future Convergence
- Division of Global & Interdisciplinary Studies
- Liberal Arts
DIVISIONS & DEPARTMENTS
DIVISION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
| Location | #1027, Humanities and Social Sciences·Business Administration Bldg., Daeyeon Campus |
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| TEL | +82-51-629-5370~1 |
| FAX | +82-51-629-5373 |
| Web Site | http://english.pknu.ac.kr |
This division incorporates the fields of English literature, English education, linguistics and American Studies, and aims to nurture outstanding, internationally minded scholars. Through the division’s emphasis on culture, language, literature, and regional studies, students learn to respond actively to the challenges of globalization through education, acquiring the requisite skills and mindset to flourish in both the domestic and international environment.
Major of English Language and Literature
This major offers students the opportunity to acquire a firm understanding of British and American literature and culture, linguistics, and English education. It emphasizes not only practical English and communicative skills, but also the development of the appropriate analytical skills required of intellectuals for the international era. Classes offered include courses in writing, phonetics, syntax, grammar, oral communication, literature, and aspects and methods of English education.
Major of American Studies
This major emphasizes an understanding of the cultural, educational, historical and financial phenomena that have shaped the United States of America, as well as the often intricate interplay among regional cultures due to globalization. In addition to such specifically American-focused courses as American Popular Culture, America and the Global Economy, American Films and Society, and American Society and Education Policy, students also choose from a range of courses in English literature and language.
Possible Careers After Graduation
- School : general graduate school and graduate school of education
- Governmental Organizations : general government employees, educational government employees, police officers
- Government-run companies : KT, Korea Tourism Organization, Korea Electric Power Corporation, KT&G, Korea Highway Corporation, etc
- Foreign enterprise : foreign airlines and banking, multinational corporations, etc.
- Financial : banking, stock companies.
- Media and Publishing : broadcasting and newspaper companies.
- General Company : Major companies and small and medium enterprises
- Education : Private education facilities
- Others : trade, tourism, international conference professionals, etc.