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College of International StudiesBritish and American Studies

  • LocationBumin Campus International Building B05-0256
  • Tel051-200-7036

Dept. of British and American Studies

Introducing our department.

The Department of English was established in March 1955 and renamed the Department of English Language and Literature in 1968 to foster fluency in English and an understanding of Anglo-American society through comprehensive education in English language and literature.

In October 1958, the master's programme was opened along with the opening of the graduate school, and in January 1967, the doctoral programme was established, which has contributed greatly to the development of professional researchers required by the academic and educational communities and was renamed the Department of British and American Studies in 2021.

Educational Goals

The Department of British and American Studies is a department that researches and teaches English language and literature, and aims to foster human resources with an international outlook in the 21st century through English language and literature education. In order to cultivate human resources for the globalisation era, education pursues both theory and practicality. In addition, we cultivate competent students through the use of audio-visual equipment and lectures by native professors.

Introducing Our Department's Distinctive Programs

Distinctive Program

  • TESOL Course A programme to produce teachers who teach English as a foreign language.
  • Interpreting Course A programme to train interpreters through lectures on English-Korean translation and video translation based on the understanding of interpretation in the second-year major course.

Department pride

Departmental Club

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    CRUSHFaculty clubs for football, basketball, volleyball, and other outdoor sports

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    PLAYA departmental club where you can enjoy many indoor and outdoor activities such as picnics, amusement parks, and baseball games.

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    Great TaekwondoA departmental club run by the current department chairman as one of Korea's unique traditional martial arts.

Career and employment after graduation

Key Licenses and Certifications Obtained

  • Secondary School Full-time Teacher (Level 2)
  • Tourist Interpreter and Guide
  • Trade English
  • Practical English
  • English Proficiency Test(Flex English, TOEIC, TEPS, TOEFL, etc.)
  • English Conversation Assessment Test(ESPT)
  • Foreign Language Translation Administrator
  • Hotel Management Specialist
  • Hotel Administrator

Career Paths After Graduation

Teaching English
  • Fields of EmploymentNational organisations and companies involved in English language education
  • Related companieskindergartens, schools, academies, graduate schools, etc.
Tourism
  • Fields of EmploymentTourism industry
  • Related companiesLotte Hotels, Jeju Air, Air Busan, and hospitality companies
Trade Industry
  • Fields of EmploymentTrade-related fields
  • Related companiesOverseas sales and export, forwarding, and overseas logistics companies

Employment cases

Graduation in 2022
  • Government EmployeesLocal and National
  • Financial Public EnterprisesKorea Securities Depository and other related companies
  • EducationEnglish language school, English kindergarten, university
  • TourismHotels, lodging
  • TradeOverseas export and other related companies
  • General BusinessesNewspaper, Marketing, Private business, Sales, IT
Graduation in 2021
  • Government EmployeesLocal, national
  • FinanceSavings banks and other related companies
  • English EducationEnglish Language School, English Kindergarten
  • TourismLotte Hotel, Jeju Air, Air Busan
  • TradeSteel company, forwarding
  • General BusinessesInsurance, marketing, advertising agency, hospital (ultrasound related), foreign IT, agency

What Kind of Students Does Our Department Want?

A globalized workforce with a strong interest and background in English language and literature.

High school subjects related to the department

학과 관련 고교 교과목 체크표로 국어, 영어, 수학, 사회, 과학 정보제공
Korean language English Math Social Studies Science

Departmental FAQsFeel Free to Ask Anything

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    What are the benefits of taking a teaching course?

    If you complete a teaching course during your studies, you will be able to obtain your teaching certification upon graduation. Junior High School Proofreading Teacher (Level 2)].

  • Q

    How is the selection process for teaching in the Department of English and American Studies conducted?

    Students who have passed the aptitude and personality tests administered by the Academic Affairs Division (administered in the second year) are selected based on their grade point average up to the third semester and the score from the departmental interview (30 points).

  • Q

    How many students are selected to teach in the English and American Studies Department?

    The number of students selected for each department varies each year.Generally, about 10 percent of the department's faculty members are selected. (Department of English Language and Literature: 8 students selected in 2022)

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  • Department inquiry 051-200-7036
  • Advising professor Dongmyeong Lee, 051-200-7036, dmlee@dau.ac.kr
Department website Dong-A University Admissions Office