BA (Hons) Asia Pacific Studies - Korean in Preston United Kingdom | University of Lancashire

Discover the diverse culture, political landscape, and global significance of the Asia Pacific region while mastering one of its languages – opening doors to numerous rewarding career opportunities. Nations in the Asia Pacific play a pivotal role in the world economy today. The curriculum for this program provides comprehensive insights into the reasons behind this influence. You'll undertake intensive language studies in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Russian at our Preston campus, followed by an immersive year abroad in the region. The Korean program presents a wide array of subjects, encompassing not just language acquisition but also Korean heritage, cultural studies, linguistic analysis, and political systems. Language instruction begins at the introductory level, developing proficiency in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Interactive teaching methods characterize the classes, complemented by conversation sessions led by native Korean speakers, offering ample practice in real-world communication. Beyond the academic curriculum, we organize various Korean cultural activities. Annual events like Korean speech and poetry competitions provide additional platforms to enhance your linguistic abilities creatively.