Courses
Korean (kore)
Introduction to the Korean Language I, II, III.
KORE 10100-10200-10300.
This introductory course is designed to provide beginners with a solid foundation in modern Korean focusing on the balanced development of the four basic language skills of speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Along with basic conversational and grammatical patterns, the course introduces students to Korean culture through various channels such as Korean movies, music, and a number of other cultural activities.
Notes: Must be taken for a letter grade.
Intermediate Korean I, II, III.
KORE 20100-20200-20300.
As a continuation of Beginning Korean, this course is to help students increase their communication skills (both oral and written) in the Korean language. Through an integrated framework of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, this course aims to increase fluency and accuracy in Korean. Videotapes and additional reading materials will be used in a supplementary fashion and approximately 100 Chinese characters will be introduced for the achievement of basic literacy. Classes are conducted mostly in Korean and meet for fifty-minute periods five times a week.
PQ: KORE 10300 or equivalent and consent of instructor. Must be taken for a letter grade.
Advanced Korean I, II, III.
KORE 30100-30200-30300.
This course introduces readings from a wide selection of written styles including journalistic pieces, college-level textbooks and literary prose. The class focuses on exercises in reading comprehension and discussions on various topics/issues related to contemporary Korea. Some audio and videotapes (e.g., televised news programs, movies, and dramas) will be used in order to improve the students' capacity in advanced Korean. Classes are conducted in Korean and meet for eighty-minute periods two times a week.
PQ: KORE 20300 or equivalent or consent of instructor. For graduates and advanced undergraduates. Must be taken for a letter grade.
Readings in Korean Culture, Politics and Society I, II, III.
KORE 40100-40200-40300.
The aim of this course is to allow advanced students to improve their comprehension of readings selected from various sources (e.g., newspapers, contemporary journal articles, and literary works) that cover topics of Korean culture, politics, and society. These reading materials serve as the foundation for classroom activities and outside projects which bring both conversation skills and writing ability to a more advanced level.
PQ: KORE 30300 or equivalent or consent of instructor
