This is an introductory course for students with little or no previous knowledge of Korean. Through this course, students will learn to read and write the Korean alphabet, pronounce Korean syllables, and understand basic Korean sentence structures. They will also practice holding basic conversations: making simple greetings, introducing oneself, talking about likes and dislikes, and asking for directions. Students will also gain insights into Korean culture.
This course is for students who have completed KOREA 101R or have equivalent proficiency. Students will learn to hold functional conversations on familiar daily situations such as ordering food, shopping, accepting invitations to parties, and making and accepting suggestions. They will deepen their understanding of basic grammatical structures (particularly verb conjugations) and sentence constructions and expand their vocabulary. Students will also gain insights into Korean culture.
This course is for students who have completed KOREA 102R or have equivalent proficiency. This course focuses on developing reading comprehension skills that will allow students to describe and express their experiences on general topics such as the weather, fashions, and traveling in both writing and speaking. This course expands on basic elements of grammar, vocabulary, and commonly used idiomatic expressions. Students will also gain insights into Korean culture.
This course is for students who have completed KOREA 201R or have equivalent fluency. This course continues to focus on the development of language skills, with particular emphasis on reading comprehension and oral expressions. Students will practice describing their thoughts, opinions, feelings, and perspectives on familiar topics with relative fluency and use idiomatic expressions in appropriate contexts. Students will also acquire translation skills and gain insights into Korean culture.
This course is for students who have completed KOREA 202R or have equivalent fluency. The focus will be on strengthening students' reading comprehension skills through exposure to various articles, short stories, and folk tales. The course will emphasize grammatical analysis and contextual interpretation. Written compositions and oral presentations provide students with opportunities for personal response and reflection. Students will also acquire translation skills and gain insights into Korean culture.
This course is for students who have completed KOREA 301R or have equivalent fluency. The course aims to further strengthen reading comprehension skills and the ability to speak fluently with a high level of accuracy on topics related to everyday life. Additionally, students will describe, discuss, and explain familiar social or abstract subject matters in lengthy paragraphs. Students will also acquire translation skills and gain insights into Korean culture.
This course is designed for students with at least an intermediate level of Korean language proficiency and interest in Korean literature. While learning about advanced grammar, sentence structures, vocabulary, and nuances, students will gain an understanding of the characteristics and trends of modern Korean literature.