# Advanced Korean I
**Source**: https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue/jk/jkb810?semester=HT2025&eventcode=28071
**Parent**: https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue?q=&internationalStudents=%5B%22true%22%5D&forcedReasonCode=%5B%220%22%5D
The course consists of the first semester of Korean language studies on an advanced level.
The course aims to prepare the student for academic work with Korean source material within the area of studies of the degree project (Master's thesis). The texts are studied thoroughly with the assistance of Korean Encyclopaedia and reference material, and the student is trained in independently searching for information inKorean academic literature. The emphasis is on understanding complicated sentences, academic phrases, compounds and expressions in academic texts.
## [Course structure](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b52688b)
### Teaching Format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars.
### Course details and resources
Course infromation, details and literature lists for Autumn 26 can be found in the learning platform Canvas.
### Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of 3-4 written assignments.
#### Examiner
Sonja Häussler\
Gabriel Jonsson
## [Schedule](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b5268da)
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course.
We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course,
your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
- [Schedule JKB810 Autumn semester 2025 Day-time 25%](https://cloud.timeedit.net/su/web/stud1/s.html?sid=3&type=courseevent&h=t&object=cevt_28071_HT2025&startdate=20250802&enddate=20260417&l=en&h2=2 "Link to schedule - opens in new window")
- [Schedule JKB810 Autumn semester 2026 Day-time 25%](https://cloud.timeedit.net/su/web/stud1/s.html?sid=3&type=courseevent&h=t&object=cevt_28069_HT2026&startdate=20260801&enddate=20270416&l=en&h2=2 "Link to schedule - opens in new window")
## [Course literature](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b5268f0)
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
## [Course reports](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b5268f2)
Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.
## [Contact](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b52690b)
Do you have questions about the courses in Korean language and culture?
Student Councelor:\
[exp.asien@su.se](mailto:exp.asien@su.se)
Director of Studies:\
[Johan Fresk](mailto:johan.fresk@su.se)
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## Autumn 2025 | Period 1 | Day-time, 25% | On campus | For international students
7.5 credits
Autumn 2025Autumn 2026
Period 1Day-time, 25%On campusFor international students
Beginning/EndPlease view course schedule for exact dates
week commencing
31/08/2025 - 17/01/2026
Held every autumn
Closed for application
Course code: JKB810
Application code: SU-28071
Level
Master's level
Language
English
Eligibility
Bachelor's Degree in Asian Languages and Cultures, or the equivalent, including a thesis of 15 hp in Korean. Swedish upper secondary school course English 6.
Selection
No selection.
[Syllabus - legal document](#)
Tuition fee
Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 11250 SEK. The complete course: 11250 SEK.
[More information on tuition fees](https://www.su.se/english/education/how-to-apply/costs-fees-and-scholarships)
Subject
[Asian Languages and Cultures](https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue/education-subjects/language-and-linguistics/asian-languages-and-cultures)
Area of interest
[Language and Linguistics](https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue/education-subjects/language-and-linguistics)
Department responsible for education
[Department of Asian and Middle Eastern and Studies](http://www.su.se/asia)
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