The LTI Korea Translation Academy is looking for talented applicants who will rise to the challenge of translating Korean literature, thereby contributing to the growth of its global readership.
LTI Korea Translation Academy Fellowship
The fellowship is open to native speakers of English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish. The fellowship is designed to allow foreign students to devote themselves fully to their study of literary translation during their stay in Korea.
□ The fellowship includes: round-trip airfare, monthly stipend of 1.6 million won, visa sponsorship and tuition waiver
□ About the Program
○ Languages: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
Eligibility
– Foreigners and overseas Koreans with a bachelor’s degree or above can apply.
– Applicants who are not involved in any economic activities in Korea when the course starts (September 2019).
○ Number of Fellowships: 4 for each language
○ Curriculum: Translation of Literary Texts, Study of Translation Styles, Korean Literature, Korean Culture, Korean Language
– The program also offers activities such as workshops with Korean writers and literary excursions.
○ Faculty: Professors of literature, literary translation, and Korean language and culture
○ Duration: September 2019 – June 2021
※ Fall Semester: September – December | Spring Semester: March – June
Selection Process
○ Application period: April 1 – 30, 2019
○ Announcement of candidates for telephone interview: May 23, 2019
○ Telephone interview: May 27 – May 31, 2019
○ Final result announcement: June 17, 2019
Pour plus d’informations, voir le site du Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI Korea).
