Hispanic Language and Literature

"Seoul National University's Hispanic Language and Literature program offers students a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the Spanish language, literature, and cultural studies. This curriculum is designed to develop advanced language proficiency alongside critical analysis skills, enabling students to engage deeply with Hispanic texts and cultural phenomena. The program emphasizes both theoretical and practical aspects of Hispanic linguistics, literature, history, and cultural studies, providing a well-rounded education that prepares graduates for diverse careers in academia, translation, international relations, and media. Students will study a broad range of literary genres, from classical to contemporary works, and explore the historical and social contexts shaping Hispanic civilizations. The coursework includes intensive language training, literary analysis, cultural studies, and research methods, supported by access to extensive library resources and language laboratories. Collaborative projects, seminars, and internship opportunities with Hispanic cultural organizations further enrich the learning experience. Graduates of the program are equipped with high-level language skills and cultural competence, making them valuable contributors to fields such as translation, diplomatic service, education, journalism, and international business. The program also encourages international exchanges and research collaborations with universities and institutions across Spain, Latin America, and other Hispanic regions, fostering global perspectives and intercultural understanding. Faculty members are accomplished scholars in Hispanic studies, dedicated to mentoring students and promoting scholarly excellence. Whether aiming for a career in research, teaching, or professional service, students in the Hispanic Language and Literature program at Seoul National University will gain the knowledge, skills, and cultural awareness necessary to thrive in a globalized world."

• Spanish Syntax
• Spanish Morphology
• Spanish Semantics
• Studies in the Spanish Baroque Literature
• Modern Hispanic American Poetry
• Modern Hispanic American Novel
• Methods of Research in Spanish Linguistics
• Spanish Pragmatics
• Studies in Modern Spanish Novel
• Methods of Research in Spanish Literature
• Studies in the Hispanic－ American Modernism
• Modern Hispanic－American Prose
• Seminar in Hispanic－American Literature
• Topics in Hispanic－American Literature
• Seminar in Contemporary Spanish Linguistics
• Seminar in Spanish Literary Criticism
• Methods of Research in Spanish Literary Criticism
• Methods of Research in Hispanic－ America Literary Criticism
• Seminar in Academic Writing in Spanish
• Seminar in Hispanic American Authors
• Spanish Contrastive Linguistics
• Studies in Spanish Language Contact
• Spanish Linguistic Theory and Method of Teaching
• Spanish as Cultural Phenomena
• Topics in Spanish Translation
• Studies in Latino Literature
• Studies in Latino Culture
• Magical Realism and Fantastic Literature
• Studies in Latin American Boom Novels
• Latin American Feminist Literature
• Studies in Spanish Realism
• Spanish Golden Age Theatre
• Spanish Post－War Literature
• Early 20th Century Spanish Literature
• Cervantes and Spanish Renaissance Literature
• Studies on Contemporary Spanish Culture
• Dissertation Research

1. Online
   application
2. Either
   proof
   of
   Korean
   or
   English
   proficiency
   is
   required;
   
   
   
   
   1)
   Korean
   Proficiency:
   TOPIK
   level
   3
   or
   higher
   
   
   
   
   2)
   English
   Proficiency:
   TOEFL
   (PBT
   550,
   CBT
   213,
   iBT
   80),
   TEPS
   551, IELTS
   5.5
   or
   higher
   
   
   
   3)
   Other
   official
   documents
   indicating
   proof
   of
   language
   proficiency (ie.
   SNU
   Korean
   Language
   Center
   Level
   4
   or
   higher)
3. Personal
   Statement
   and
   Study
   Plan
4. Letter
   of
   Recommendation
5. Counselor
   Reference
   
6. Official
   High
   School
   Transcript
   and
   Graduation
   Certificate
7. A
   Copy
   of
   the
   Applicant’s
   Passport
8. Certificate
   of
   Facts
   concerning
   the
   Entry
   and
   Exit
9. Portfolio,
   Records
   of
   Achievement,
   etc.
10. Agreement
    for
    Verification
    of
    Academic
    Record

If you wish to apply for the scholarship program, please fill out the scholarship application form every semester. Application period:

• During November(1st semester)
• During May(2nd semester)

International Student Scholarship

• GPA requirement: 3.0 GPA or higher (average of the previous semester)
• Funding: Tuition and fees (partial or fully funded)
• Eligibility: International student in the government-funded (government-invited) scholarship, international student

  (self-funded), Korean student living overseas and studying in Korea (undergraduate and graduate course)

Lecture/Research Scholarship

• GPA requirement: 3.3 GPA or higher (average of the previous semester; excluding new students)
• Eligibility: Graduate student recommended by the advising professor; an annual income of less than KRW 12 million
• Working condition: 10 or more hours a week (40 hours/month)
• Responsibility: Assist the lectures by the professor, general electives and research; help students with their course; manage assignments; manage laboratory; fulfill administrative duties for the undergraduate course, etc.
• Funding: Current student: Fully funded tuition and fees and monthly scholarship;

  Research student: Monthly scholarship

• Termination: If on leave of absence, disciplinary action or determined to be unqualified for other reasons

Core TA Scholarship

• Eligibility: Returning graduate student and research student
• Funding: Type A – Tuition (partially funded) and monthly research aid / Type B  – Half of the monthly research aid
• Duration: 1st semester : March – August (6 months) /

  2nd semester: September – February of the following year (6 months)

• Responsibility: Attend the assigned lecture; supervise discussion; check assignments; focus on Laboratory

  sessions/Experiment/Practice courses; assist practice, etc.

SNU Foundation Scholarship

• GPA requirement: 3.3 GPA or higher (average of the previous semester)
• Funding: Tuition and fees (partially or fully funded)
• Feature: Scholarship funded by some 200 funds created by Seoul National University Foundation

The following is the scholarship programs offered for graduate applicants. Students may apply for the programs before or during the admission application period. The annual announcement will be posted on this websitehttp://en.snu.ac.kr/apply/info.

Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)

Eligibility

• Asian students, excluding Japanese and Chinese nationals, who wish to study one of the designated graduate programs
  * The programs eligible for this scholarship are subject to change, and different by applicants’ nationalities. The eligible programs list is announced every semester.

Number of Recipients

• Approximately 20

Subsidies

• Tuition fee: full tuition exemption for a maximum of 4 semesters
• Living expenses: 500,000 KRW per month (different according to recipients’ majors)

Application Period

• During admission period for international students every semester

Selection Procedure

• Applicants who submit admission application to SNU’s Office of Admissions ⇒ applicants submit scholarship application to SNU’s Office of International Affairs ⇒ Selection made by respective Colleges/Schools based on the admission documents ⇒ decision noticed

Contact

• SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

Silk-Road Scholarship

Eligibility

• Applicants from the countries in the ‘Silk-Road’ area who want to study humanities or social sciences, including Korean language, history, culture, politics, and economics

Number of Recipients

• About 5 new graduate students

Subsidies

• Tuition fee: full tuition fee exemption for a maximum of 4 semesters
• Living expenses: maximum of 600,000 KRW per month for 4 semesters
• Airfare: maximum of 1 million KRW for one economy round trip
• Korean language training fee: fee exemption at the Language Education Institute

Application Period

• During admission period for international students every Fall semester

Selection Procedure

• Applicants who submit admission application to SNU’s Office of Admissions ⇒ applicants submit scholarship application to SNU’s Office of International Affairs ⇒ Selection made by respective Colleges/Schools based on the admission documents ⇒ decision noticed

Contact

• SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

Overseas Koreans Scholarship

Eligibility

• Overseas Korean students who wish to take graduate degrees at SNU

Subsidies

• Full tuition exemption
• Living expenses: 800,000 KRW per month for 4 semesters
• Insurance fees: approximately 30,000 per month
• Settlement expenses aid upon initial arrival: 500,000 KRW (one-time payment)
• Airfare for one economy round trip
• Language training expenses: for 2 semesters

Application Period

• March and September

Selection Procedure

• Applicants submit applications to Korean embassies in their countries ⇒ the embassies make the first selection ⇒ the Overseas Koreans Foundation make the second selection

Contact

• SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP)

Eligibility

• International students applying for SNU’s graduate programs

Number of Recipients

• 325

Subsidies

• Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 4 semesters for master’s program and 6 semesters for Ph. D program
• Living expenses: 900,000 KRW per month
• Airfare: one economy round trip
• Korean language training fee: for one year
  * Korean language training is mandatory and when the student does not achieve TOPIK grade 3 within a year, she/he is not eligible to enter the degree program
• Others: medical insurance, research fund, thesis printing fees, settlement and returning expenses

Application Period

• February

Selection Procedure

※ Applicants choose one of the following application methods.

• University Recommendation Program: applicants submit applications to SNU’s Office of Admission ⇒ the National Institute for International Education make the selection
• Embassy Recommendation Program: applications submit applications to Korean Embassies in their countries ⇒ the National Institute for International Education make the selection

Contact

• SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-6971, sck590@snu.ac.kr

The Department of Hispanic Language and Literature at Seoul National University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to deepen students' understanding of the Spanish language, literature, and culture. The program emphasizes the development of linguistic proficiency, critical thinking, and analytical skills through a variety of courses that cover classical and modern Spanish literature, linguistics, and cultural studies. Students engage with a wide range of texts from different historical periods and geographic regions, fostering a nuanced appreciation of the Hispanic world.

The curriculum is structured to progress from foundational language acquisition to advanced specialized studies. In the early years, students focus on mastering Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills. As they advance, coursework includes Spanish literary masterpieces, contemporary literary works, and cultural history, encouraging students to analyze texts within their historical and socio-political contexts. The program also offers courses on Hispanic linguistics, translation studies, and interdisciplinary subjects such as film, art, and history related to Spanish-speaking countries.

Research opportunities are provided through seminars, independent study options, and potential fieldwork or exchanges with partner universities in Spain and Latin America. The faculty members are distinguished scholars with expertise in literary analysis, linguistic research, and cultural studies, providing mentorship and fostering academic growth. Graduates of the program are equipped with bilingual proficiency, critical analytical skills, and cultural literacy, preparing them for careers in education, translation, international relations, media, and academia.

The department actively participates in academic conferences and publishes research, encouraging students to contribute to the field of Hispanic studies. Language proficiency certifications and internships are also integral parts of the program, allowing students to gain practical experience. Overall, the program seeks to cultivate a deep intercultural understanding and communication skills, enabling graduates to operate effectively in global contexts related to the Spanish-speaking world.