Through the Study of Chinese for Work and Everyday Life, Students Become Professionals Capable of Informing the World of Jeju's Globalization

Exchange with China is expanding beyond the field of economics to include culture as well. The Department of Tourism & Chinese has embraced this new era of Northeast Asian solidarity in the 21st century and aims to contribute to diplomacy between Korea and China by educating its students in the Chinese language and culture. A combination of tourism classes in basic theory and practical on-site training ensures that our students graduate with all the knowledge and skills required to become leading tourism professionals in related fields such as tour interpretation. A wide variety of courses, covering Chinese vocabulary, reading, listening, conversation, and composition, are offered as part of a systematic curriculum. Opportunities to develop the global talent to work internationally are also offered, giving students the chance to study at Chinese universities through joint programs.

Curriculum | 2 Years

1. Elementary and Intermediate Chinese Vocabulary, Elementary Intermediate Chinese Reading, Elementary Intermediate Chinese Listening Comprehension, Elementary Intermediate Chinese Conversational Writing, Introduction to Tourism, Tourism Resource Commentary, Korean History, Understanding of Modern China, Understanding of University Life, Information Ability, Career and Life Planning, Chinese Grammar, Interpersonal Skills, University Seminar, Separate Chinese Special Lectures After School
2. Advanced Chinese Reading, Advanced Chinese Listening and Conversation, Advanced Chinese Writing, Elementary and Secondary HSK(1)(2), Sales Chinese Practice, Current Events Chinese, Tourism Medical Interpretation Chinese Practice, Hotel and Airport Casino Chinese Language Practice, Tourism Regulations, Entrepreneurship and Management, Career and Vocational Ethics, On-Site Training, Separate Chinese Special Lectures After School

Department Strengths

• Financial Support from the Government of China and Study Abroad Scholarships for Studies in China
• Over 35 Students Study in China through Exchange and Study Abroad Programs Each Year (Nankai University, Hefei University, Fudan University, Ludong University, Tourism Institute of Beijing Union University, Tajen University)
• Halla-Nankai 4 Year Bachelor's Degree Cooperative Project
• 2 + 2 Dual Degree Program with Hefei University (Four-Year Bachelor's Degree, Full Financial Support for Tuition)
• 4 Year Bachelor's Degrees Available
• Largest Number of Native-Speaking Exchange Professors from Partner Universities and China's Ministry of Education
• 'Learn Chinese Easily' educational program
• Largest Number of Awards Received by Students at Various Chinese Language Competitions
• Confucius Institute at Cheju Halla University since 2009

Careers and Educational Opportunities

• Licenses
  Domestic Tour Guide, Hotel Service Worker, Tourism Interpreter, Chinese Character Proficiency Certification, New HSK and HSKK Certification (Chinese Proficiency Test), Domestic and Foreign Travel Guide Certification, Chinese Instructor for Children, etc
• Career Opportunities
  Domestic and Chinese international tour guide, tour interpreter for Chinese, hotel manager and hotel supervisor, duty-free shop, golf course, travel agency, casino, airline company personnel, flight attendant. Korea Coast Guard, army civilian employee, foreign trade companies, various enterprises related to Chinese, kindergarten, after-school Chinese instructor, medical tourism coordinator, etc
• Career Fields
  Chinese and Domestic Travel Guides, Chinese Interpreters, Medical Interpreters, Tourist Hotels and Various Tourist Companies, Duty-Free Shops, Golf Clubs, Casinos, Travel Agencies, Airline Employees and Flight Attendants, Autonomous Police, Guards, Military Personnel, Trade Companies and Businesses, Kindergartens and After School Chinese Instructors, Medical Tourism Coordinator, etc.
• Overseas Employment Program
  Employment for Overseas Tourism Related Companies in Countries such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and Dubai through Our University's Overseas Employment Program