KORE

This course aims to help students build an advanced-level speaking, vocabulary, and communication skills needed for a variety of Korean business settings. Students will become familiar with Korean business language and culture through classroom activities and homework assignments based on authentic materials. Topics will include searching for job opportunities related to Korea, composing CVs, preparing for job interviews and presentations, discussing business cases, and introducing current issues related to Korean economy and society.

KORE 20401 is the first course in the third-year Korean sequence. Successful completion of the Second-Year Korean sequence or equivalent skills is required to enroll in this course. This course aims to enable learners to achieve a high intermediate level of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar skills in Korean. Students will learn effective communication strategies by studying how to express worries, describe behavior and appearance, make guesses, and discuss experiences. They will also practice adjusting their speech based on their relationship with the listener. Additionally, this course aims help students understand various aspects of Korean culture and society. The instructor will primarily use Korean during class, and students are expected to use the target language as well. This course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays for eighty minutes.

KORE 20100 is the first course in the second-year Korean sequence, designed for learners who have completed the First-Year Korean sequence or have prior knowledge of Korean language and culture. The course aims to build students’ language skills, with an emphasis on enhancing speaking ability, writing skills, and the use of more complex constructions. Classroom activities and assignments will be designed and conducted primarily to facilitate students' learning processes. Furthermore, the medium of instruction will be Korean, and students are expected to use the target language as much as possible throughout the course. Active participation is key to success in this course. This course meets Monday through Friday for fifty minutes.

KORE 10100 is the first segment of the first-year Korean sequence, designed to establish a strong foundation in modern Korean language and culture. Students will learn to  read, write, and type in Hangeul (the Korean writing system), while actively engaging in communication on diverse daily topics such as self, family, location, food, and activities. Through integrated listening, reading, speaking, and writing tasks, students will enhance their ability to navigate real-life scenarios using acquired vocabulary, grammar, and cultural knowledge. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to participate in cultural activities and events hosted by the University of Chicago Korean Program. This course meets Monday through Friday for fifty minutes.