LTI Korea

Training Program for Translators

Program
Training Program for Translators
Overseas Translation Workshops

Overseas Translation Workshop

About

In order to stimulate interest Korean literature and foster the next generation of literary translators, LTI Korea organizes translation workshops at prestigious foreign universities with Korean literature and Korean studies programs. Students participating in the workshop translate a literary text throughout the term.

Details

: Languages

Open to all languages

: Number of Recipients

Around 20 universities

Eligibility

Overseas universities with Korean language or Korean literature programs that meet the following conditions

Faculty with the ability to guide a Korean literature translation workshop, and adequate facilities to run a translation workshop program for one term
At least 1 session per week for 3 months with 7 or more students (recommended)

Grant Details

Partial funding towards operational costs (faculty fees, coordinator fees, running costs, etc.)

Subsidies (travel expenses and honoraria) for inviting the Korean author/scholar of the set text to participate in the workshop (2~3 days).
Subsidies (travel expenses and honoraria) for inviting the Korean author/scholar of the set text to participate in the workshop (2~3 days).

※ In 2021, we only provide funding for online sessions due to Covid-19.

※ The participating university organizes and runs seminars and workshops in consultation with LTI Korea, and LTI Korea provides funding accordingly.

Required Documents

Application (in Korean or English). Please use the form provided
Detailed information about the amount of funding requested (in KRW), the workshop/seminar schedule and content, the set text and author, the department/program and participating students
※ The set text must be finalized in consultation with LTI Korea.
Resumes and personal statements of the teaching staff written in Korean or English (no prescribed format)
※ Submitted documents will not be returned.

Selection Criteria

The capacity of the institute
Concreteness and feasibility of the program plan
Rationality and adequacy of the budget plan

: How to Apply

Applications are accepted by email (academy@klti.or.kr) towards the end of the yearClick to apply

※ Please check our announcements for further information

※ Priority will be given to applications that include a plan to utilize the final translated text (publication, journal submission, etc.)