SOMIN CHUNG

Notice of Start of Classes (2025/2026)
The lesson on Friday, October 3rd will be held online. You can access it via the Zoom link in Google Classroom.

Letteratura Coreana (LT) classes will begin on Wednesday, October 1st at 10:00 AM in ROOM 103 (1st floor - Marco Polo Building) and will continue with the following schedule: Friday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, room 110 (1st floor - Marco Polo Building) The Classroom code is klche4mm

Korean modern and contemporary literature (LM) classes will begin on Monday, October 6th at 10:00 AM in ROOM 101 (1st floor - Marco Polo Building) and will continue with the following schedule: Tuesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, room 101 (1st floor - Marco Polo Building) The Classroom code is rzj6s36j

Korean language and literature B (LM) classes will begin on Friday, October 3rd at 10:00 AM in room 105 (1st floor - Marco Polo Building) (LM1 + LM2) The Classroom code is 34entu4m

Instructor Kan Se-hui: LM1 (Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, room 102), LM2 (Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Lab. did. - Room 1) Instructor Ch'oe Ui-suk: LM1 (Friday 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM, lab.did. 1), LM2 (Thursday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Room 201)

EXAM SCHEDULE a.y. 2024-2025/ 2025-2026 [Updated December 3, 2025]
All exam registrations close one week before the exam date.

WINTER SESSION a.y. 2025-2026
01/09/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (written)
01/19/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (oral)
02/05/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (written)
02/13/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (oral)

01/13/2026 LETTERATURA COREANA (written)
01/26/2026 LETTERATURA COREANA (written)
02/16/2026 LETTERATURA COREANA (written)

01/13/2026 KOREAN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE/ COMPARATIVE HISTORY OF THE KOREAN AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES
01/26/2026 KOREAN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE/ COMPARATIVE HISTORY OF THE KOREAN AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES
02/16/2026 KOREAN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE/ COMPARATIVE HISTORY OF THE KOREAN AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES

01/12/2026 FILOLOGIA COREANA (written)
02/17/2026 FILOLOGIA COREANA (written)

1st SPECIAL SESSION a.y. 2025/26
04/14/2026 FILOLOGIA COREANA

04/21/2026 LETTERATURA COREANA

04/21/2026 KOREAN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE/ COMPARATIVE HISTORY OF THE KOREAN AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES

04/23/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (written)
04/30/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (oral)

SUMMER SESSION a.y. 2025-2026
06/05/2026 KOREAN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE/ COMPARATIVE HISTORY OF THE KOREAN AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES
06/16/2026 KOREAN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE/ COMPARATIVE HISTORY OF THE KOREAN AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES
07/16/2026 KOREAN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE/ COMPARATIVE HISTORY OF THE KOREAN AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES

06/05/2026 LETTERATURA COREANA
06/16/2026 LETTERATURA COREANA
07/16/2026 LETTERATURA COREANA

06/11/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (written)
06/19/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (oral)
07/06/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (written)
07/14/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (oral)

06/17/2026 FILOLOGIA COREANA
06/24/2026 FILOLOGIA COREANA
07/17/2026 FILOLOGIA COREANA

SEPTEMBER SESSION a.y. 2025-2026

09/04/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (written)
09/11/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (oral)
09/18/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (written)
09/25/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (oral)

09/07/2026 FILOLOGIA COREANA 09/21/2026 FILOLOGIA COREANA

09/08/2026 KOREAN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE/ COMPARATIVE HISTORY OF THE KOREAN AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES
09/24/2026 KOREAN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE/ COMPARATIVE HISTORY OF THE KOREAN AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES

09/08/2026 LETTERATURA COREANA
09/24/2026 LETTERATURA COREANA

2nd SPECIAL SESSION a.y. 2025/26

11/05/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (written)
11/12/2026 KOREAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A/B (oral)

11/06/2026 KOREAN MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE/ COMPARATIVE HISTORY OF THE KOREAN AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES

11/06/2026 LETTERATURA COREANA

11/13/2026 FILOLOGIA COREANA

Part I – General Information
Full Name: Somin Chung
Spoken Languages: Korean, Italian, English

Part II – Education
- University Graduation (2005): Korea National University of Education, Korea – Bachelor
- Post-graduate Studies (2009): Inha University, Korea – Master’s Degree in Korean Language Education as a Foreign Language
- PhD (2014): Inha University, Korea – Ph.D. in Social Studies Education

Part III – Appointments
Academic Appointments:
- 2021-2022: Adjunct Professor, Department of Multicultural Education, Inha University, Korea
- 2019-2020: Lecturer, ISO, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
- 2018: Visiting Professor, ISO, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
- 2016: Part-time Lecturer, Department of Education, Inha University, Korea
- 2014: Part-time Lecturer, Department of Social Studies Education, Inha University, Korea

Part IV – Teaching Experience
- 2021: Inha University, Korea
- Teaching MA and Ph.D candidates, "Multicultural Education and Literacy" (English-speaking lecture)
- Teaching MA, “Cultural Anthropology”
- 2019: Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
- Teaching MA, “Korean Language and Literature”
- Teaching BA, “Korean Language”
- 2018: Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
- Co-teaching MA, “Korean Language and Literature”
- Teaching BA, “Korean Language”
- 2016: Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
- Teaching BA and MA, “Korean Language”
- 2016: Inha University, Korea
- Teaching BA, “Logical Essay Writing in Industry”
- Teaching MA, “Teaching Methodology of Korean Language and Culture”
- 2014: Inha University, Korea
- Teaching BA, “Understanding Multi-cultural Education”
- 2012: Incheon Seogu Multicultural Family Support Center, Korea
- Teaching Korean Language for migrant women (intermediate level, 118 hours)

Part V – Research Experience
Research as a Research Director:
1. 2023: *“Chungdŭng Han'gugŏ (KSL) Haksŭpcha Han'gugŏgyoyuk Kaebyŏrhwa Chiwŏn Pangan Yŏngu”*
- Funded by The Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education (10,000,000 KRW / 7,223.60 EUR)
- Responsibilities: Designing research proposal, investigating L2 Korean writing using keystroke logging, conducting qualitative research for Russian-speaking KSL secondary students, and writing the final report.
- Expected Result: Published research report under Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education. To be uploaded on their official administrative website.

2. 2022: *“Hakkyogusŏngwŏnŭi Kyoyuk'wal-dong (Kyogwŏn) Poho Inshige Kwanhan T'amsaekchŏk Yŏngu”*
- Funded by The Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education (3,500,000 KRW / 2,528.26 EUR)
- Responsibilities: Designing and conducting quantitative research, and writing the final report.
- Result: Published research report under Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education. Uploaded to their official website.

**IV B – Research Project Participation as a Co-Researcher**

1. 2016~2015:
**“Segyeshimin'gyoyukkwa Yŏn'gyehan Chisokkanŭngbalchŏn'gyoyuk Chungjanggi Chŏngch'aekyŏn-gu”**
- PI: Kim Yeongsun
- Funded by: The Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity (30,000,000 KRW / 21,670.81 EUR)
- Period: 16.12.2015~31.05.2016 (5 months)
- Responsibilities: Designed and conducted field research, wrote the final report.
- Result: Article published in a national academic journal (#4 in journal publication list).

2. 2015~2014:
**“2014 Chisokkanŭngbalchŏn'gyoyuk Sahoemunje Haegyŏrhyŏng Suŏmmodel Kaebaryŏn-gu”**
- PI: Son Yeona
- Funded by: The Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity (100,000,000 KRW / 71,349.38 EUR)
- Period: 27.06.2014~26.02.2015 (8 months)
- Responsibilities: Designed and developed teaching modules integrating ESD and multicultural education.
- Result: Teaching modules uploaded on the national official website for teachers (https://www.crezone.net/).

**IV C – Research Project Participation as a Research Assistant**

1. 2014~2013:
**“Chisokkanŭngbalchŏn'gyoyuk(ESD) Hwaryong Tamunhwagajŏng Chanyŏ K'eŏ Shisŭt'eme Kwanhan Yunghapchŏk Yŏn'gu”**
- PI: Kim Yeongsun
- Funded by: National Research Foundation of Korea (199,000,000 KRW / 143,749.72 EUR)
- Period: 01.06.2013~21.02.2014 (8 months)
- Responsibilities: Designed and conducted research.

2. 2013~2012:
**“Injŏngdosŏ Kaebal Wit'ak Kyeyak (Illyuŭi Mirae Sahoe)”**
- PI: Kim Yeongsun
- Funded by: Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education (45,000,000 KRW / 32,506.22 EUR)
- Period: 30.07.2012~30.04.2013 (9 months)
- Responsibilities: Managed administrative tasks, reviewed drafts as a review board.
- Result: High school textbook *Illyuŭi Mirae Sahoe (The Future Society of Human)* published in 2014.

3. 2012~2011:
**“Kongnip Tamunhwa Taeanhakkyo Ch'eje Mit Unyŏngbangan Yŏn'gu yongyŏk”**
- PI: Kim Yeongsun
- Funded by: Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education (27,000,000 KRW / 19,503.73 EUR)
- Period: 08.12.2011~02.09.2012 (9 months)
- Responsibilities: Designed KSL (Korean as a Second Language) curriculum and wrote the research report.

4. 2011:
**“Ch'ŏngsonyŏnch'ehŏmhwaltongŭi Yogujosa Yŏn'gu Kaebal”**
- PI: Kim Yeongsun
- Funded by: Korea Youth Work Agency (16,000,000 KRW / 11,557.77 EUR)
- Period: 06.12.2011~30.12.2011 (1 month)
- Responsibilities: Managed administrative tasks, assisted in research.
- Result: Article published in a journal.

5. 2011:
**“Ch'angŭijŏk Ch'ehŏmhwal-dong Hyŏnhwang Mit Shimch'ŭngjosa Yŏn'gu”**
- PI: Kim Yeongsun
- Funded by: The Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity (9,500,000 KRW / 6,862.42 EUR)
- Period: 23.08.2011~07.12.2011 (3 months)
- Responsibilities: Managed administrative tasks, conducted interviews.
- Result: Article published in a journal.

**Part V – Relevant Experience**

2018:
- Invited lecturer on phenomenological research: *“The 7th Qualitative Research Methodology Spring Camp”* organized by The Convergence Institute for Multicultural Studies, Inha University, Korea.
- Co-organizer of the 57th TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) Examination, held at Cultural Institute of Korea, Italy.
- Guide assistant for MA students under the Double Degree Program with Hanyang University, ISO, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
- Moderator and co-organizer for the conference: *“The 3rd Conference on One Asia Community in Europe: Migration in Asia,”* ISO, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.

2017:
- Organizer of a workshop: *“Imparare l'arte della traduzione: Il ritmo poetico di JeongHoSeung”* in collaboration with the Literature Translation Institute of Korea, ISO, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
- Co-organizer and moderator for the conference: *“The 2nd Conference on One Asia Community in Europe: Encounters Between Korea, China, and Japan,”* ISO, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.

Ongoing:
- Journal Peer-reviewer for:
- *Journal of Multiculture and Education (ISSN 2508-271X)*
- *Kyoyungmunhwayŏn’gu [Journal of Education & Culture] (ISSN 1598-9283)*
- *Munhwagyoryuwa Tamunhwagyoyuk [Cultural Exchange and Multicultural Education] (ISSN 2287-2825)*
- Other notable academic journals.

**Part VI – Society Memberships, Awards, Honors, and Grants**

- 2021: Citation of recognition, Commissioner of Incheon Dongbu Office of Education, Korea.
- 2018-ongoing: Board member, Korean Association of International Culture Exchange.
- 2014: Dean of Graduate School Award, Inha University, Korea.
- 2013: National Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Research Scholarship, Korea Student Aid Foundation, Korea.
- 2009: Excellent Thesis Award in Graduate School of Education, Inha University, Korea.

VIII A – Journal Publications [international]
1. Chung, S., et al .2017. “Mŏkpang: pay me and I’ll show you how much I can eat for your pleasure”. Journal of Japanese and Korean Cinema, 9(2), 155-171. (written in English, ISSN 1756-4905, Peer-reviewed, SCOPUS)
VIII B – Journal Publications [national]
1. Chung, S. 2023. “The Literary Implications of the North Korean Novel: Paek Namryong’s Friend”. In D’Angiolino V. (eds.), Collana di Studi Coreani 4: K-Drama Impacts and Beyond in Italy, Roma: Aracne, 105-133. (written in English, peer-reviewed, ISBN 9791221804515)
2. Chung, S. 2022. “An Autoethnography of a Teacher’s Efforts for the Children of North Korean Defectors”. Munhwagyoryuwa Tamunhwagyoyuk [Cultural Exchange and Multicultural Education], 11(3), 485-511. (written in English, ISSN 2287-2825, Peer-reviewed, A level journal in Korea Citation index, DB: Korea Citation Index (kci.go.kr))
3. Chung, S. 2018. “： An interpretation of the volunteering experiences of college students in Korea” in Bruno A. L. (eds.), Collana di Studi Coreani 3: Society and Literature in Today’s Korea, Roma: Arcane (written in English, peer-reviewed, ISBN 9788825515558)
4. Chung, S., et al. 2017. “Chosansa Saengaesae Nat'anan Sahoejŏk Shilch'onui Kwajonggwa Uimi T'amsaek” [Exploring the Meaning of Social Practice in the Midwife Life History]. Kyoyungmunhwayŏn'gu [Journal of Education & Culture], 23(1), 501-527. (written in Korean, ISSN 1598-9283, Peer-reviewed, A level journal in Korea Citation index, DB: Korea Citation Index (kci.go.kr))
5. Chung, S., et al. 2016. “T'albuk'aksaeng Kyoyukjungch'aekyon'guhakkyoui Unyong Shilt'ae Punok” [A Content Analysis on Programs in North Korean Defector Students Education Policy-Research Schools]. Kyoyungmunhwayŏn'gu [Journal of Education & Culture], 22(6), 513-536. (written in Korean, ISSN 1598-9283, Peer-reviewed, A level journal in Korea Citation index, DB: Korea Citation Index (kci.go.kr))
6. Chung, S., et al. 2016. “Segyeshimin'gyoyukkwa Chisokkaifingbalchon'gyoyugui Yon'gye Pangshige Kwanhan T'amsaekchok Nonui” [A Study on Convergence between Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship Education]. Chungdŭnggyoyukyŏn'gu, 64(3), 521- 546. (written in Korean, ISSN 1598-5202, Peer-reviewed, A level journal in Korea Citation index, DB: Korea Citation Index (kci.go.kr))

VIII C – Book Chapter [scientific]
1. Chung, S., et al. 2020. “1Chang. Tamunhwa Sahoai Rit'oroshiwa P'urakshisu” [Chapter 1 Literacy and praxis in multicultural society]. In Kim, Y., et al., Tamunhwa Sahoewa Rit’drdsi Ihae [Understanding of Multicultural Society and Literacy]. Seoul: Pagijong (written in Korean, ISBN 9791158484743, DB: National Library of Korea (nl.go.kr))
2. Chung, S. 2018. “5. Hyonsanghakchok Yon-gu: Kyonghomui Ponjil Turyoda Pogi” [Chapter 5 Phenomenological research: A look into the nature of the experience], in Kim, Y. & K. Mo (eds.), Chilchokyon'guui Chulgoum [The pleasure of qualitative research] (pp.123-157). Seoul: Ch'angjisa. (written in Korean, ISBN 9788942623716, DB: National Library of Korea (nl.go.kr))
3. Chung, S., et al. 2016. “3Pu. OegugUi T amunhwagyoyuk Clongch'aek Sarye” [Chapter 3 Multicultural policies in foreign countries], in Kim, Y., et al. (eds.), Ch'oum Mannanun Tamunhwagyoyuk [Introduction of Multicultural Education]. Seoul: BookKorea. (written in Korean, ISBN 9788963244860, DB: National Library of Korea (nl.go.kr))

VIII D – Books [teaching material]
1. Chung, S., et al. 2019. Il coreano per gli italiani . Vol 3: Corso intermedio-avanzato livelli B1-B2 del quadro commune europeo di riferimento per le ligue, Italy: HOEPLI. pp. 1-320. (ISBN 9788820385422)
2. Chung, S., et al. 2018. Il coreano per gli italiani. Vol 2: Corso intermedio. Livello A2 del quadro commune europeo di riferimento per le ligue, Italy: HOEPLI. pp. 1-240. (ISBN 9788820385415)
3. Chung, S., et al. 2018. Il coreano per gli italiani . Vol 1: Corso base. Livello A1 del quadro commune europeo di riferimento per le ligue, Italy: HOEPLI. pp.1-224. (ISBN 9788820385408)
4. Chung, S., et al. 2016. Sahoemunhwa Haekshim K'iwŏdŭ 200 [Social and cultural keywords 200 for youth]. Seoul: Tuhyon. (written in Korean, ISBN 9788996496380)
5. Chung, S., et al. 2015. Ch'anguijok Ch'ehomkwal-dong: Kyoyuk P'uroguraemui Unyonggwa Shilche [Creativity Activities : The operation and practice of educational programs]. Seoul: BookKorea. (written in Korean, ISBN 9788963244402, DB: National Library of Korea (nl.go.kr))

VIII E – Books [co-translation]
1. Language, Culture, and Teaching (Sonia Nieto, 2010) into Ono, MunhwaKurigo Pip'anjok Tamunhwagyoyuk [Language, Culture and Critical Multicultural Education] (2016). Seoul: BookKorea. (co-translated into Korean, ISBN 9788963244853, DB: National Library of Korea (nl.go.kr))
2. Doing Multicultural Education for Achievement and Equity (Carl A. Grant &Christine E. Sleeter, 2011) into Kyosarul Wihan Tamunhwagyoyuk [Multicultural Education for Teachers] (2013). Seoul: BookKorea. (co-translated into Korean, ISBN 9788963243306, DB: National Library of Korea (nl.go.kr))
3. Choosing Democracy: a Practical Guide to Multicultural Education, 4th edition (Duane E. Campbell, 2010) into MinjujuurwaTamunhwagyoyuk ”[Democracy and Multicultural Education] (2012). Seoul: Kyoyukkwahaksa. (co-translated into Korean, ISBN 9788925406053, DB: National Library of Korea (nl.go.kr))