Department

Since its establishment in 1979, the Department of English Language and Culture at Hanyang University ERICA has been providing practical language education and in-depth cultural education based on English language and literature education. We aim to produce talented graduates equipped with proficient foreign language skills, a global mindset, and problem-solving skills based on solid knowledge of their major.

To provide practical language education, courses such as English conversation, audio-visual English, and practical English, as well as interpretation and translation courses are offered in addition to basic English linguistic courses and phonetics. To better accommodate the needs and tastes of the new generation of students who are familiar with digital and media culture, new approaches are being developed to help students better understand the contents of American novels, and British and American plays within various media. The program also focuses on helping students understand the cultures of English-speaking countries in depth through courses on the background and history of specifically British and American culture. Faculty members who are active in the academic world work together with students to prepare for their futures after graduation.

Educational Goal and Specialization Strategy

-The Department aims to nurture creative talent who can be leaders in the future utilizing their language skills and cultural knowledge. Areas of specialization include:

• Practical English education such as practical English composition, English conversation, interpretation and translation
• Education on literature and culture in the Anglo-American language culture zone
• English-related linguistics
• Teaching certification course
• International Program: Expansion of English courses / Support for student exchange program
• Career Development Support System: Systematic employment guidance, vitalization of alumni/enrolled student networks, and special guidance for mentors and mentees

History

Student Societies

• Space and Creation : Space and Creation is a traditional society that has been existed since 1984. It is as an English play club of the Department of English Language and Culture and every year at the beginning of the first semester, a workshop is held after selecting new members from among 1st year freshman students. During the summer vacation, works are selected and performances are prepared, and after the start of the second semester, a regular performance is held involving all members. Opportunities are provided for members to directly experience representative English and American plays, and by experiencing a division of labor and cooperation, students develop the ability to cooperatively accomplish given tasks and adapt to group settings. In addition, the department hosts native English language play performances to inspire pride among its members.

• ET Club : ET is the English Conversation Society of the Department of English Language and Culture, and the name. ET has two meanings: the first is “English Talking, referring to English conversation practice, which the group engages in, and the second is Eating & Talking, which is done to build friendships while enjoying an enjoyable atmosphere among the junior and senior level students. ET meets not only to practice English, but also to enjoy the experience of using English. In other words, it is not a society that burdens its members with having to learn English, but rather focuses on using English conversation as a link to communicate and get closer with others to strengthen friendship. ET is also a society that wants to achieve the effect of killing three birds with one stone by eating, meeting, and increasing confidence using English.

• Salon HP : Salon HP is an academic society that holds meetings where members can gather to experience various kinds of English content based on the global OTT service Netflix and develop their own viewing preference to improve their English comprehension skills.The group plans and operates programs to create unique social gatherings for members to enjoy themselves and meet others.

• Raon Soccer Club : Raon is a soccer club belonging to the Department of English Language and Culture, and is a Korean word meaning joyful. Any student of the Department of English Language and Culture can join the club where soccer is played together. Normally, meeting times are one day every week as a club day to play soccer or futsal, but currently only futsal is played due to the COVID 19.

Careers after Graduation

• International business departments of companies, foreign companies, academia (university professors), education (secondary school teachers), interpreters/translators, media, public officials, finance, general companies, etc.