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KOREA 101RElementary Korean 1

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Korean

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 7 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

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.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

  • Not open to students with advanced ability

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001686741 / 40W 14:30–17:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00165330 / 40W 14:30–17:20
LEC 701243950 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

95% liked it66% easy86% useful

From 97 ratings and 19 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • It is important to go to the TA when you don't understand, because things that you don't understand will continue to pile up. It is also important to go to all the tutorials, because there is where you actually learn the most.

    Dec 2016 · liked it · 2 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • If you like Korean culture or you are a k-pop fan. You will find it is sooo easy~but still have to spend time to memorize!!! Prof.Kim is a wonderful teacher. 85% philosopher + 15% Korean teacher~

    Feb 2020 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Difficult on grounds of heavy focus on memorization

    Jan 2020 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Really fun and chill course and I ended up making friends with other people in class. They spend only a small amount of time on learning how to read the language and move onto sentences pretty quickly so make sure to learn how to read the language, read the textbook, and do a little extra work outside of class and youll easily do well. All in all its been the best and most fun course ive taken during my program so far

    Dec 2019 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Learned a lot of the basics (reading/writing), not too much vocabulary was taught. Enjoyable class.

    Dec 2018 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

30 posts and comments in 29 threads mention KOREA 101R, October 2012 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2023

Winter 2023

Fall 2022

KOREA 101R 1 point, 0 comments

u/lurkincreepyfuk: “Is anyone taking KOREA 101R this term, would you let me know what is the class composition and the prof? I have the option of staying in waterloo and taking this course offline or take some other course online and take everything online in Vancouver. …”

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Spring 2022

CS students, what courses have you taken each term 9 points, 21 comments

“Inspired by https://www.reddit.com/r/uwaterloo/comments/v3b8nj/can\any\current\mathcs\students\let\me\know\their/ but recognizing that one term is a very narrow view, What courses have you taken each …”

u/1nvisibilia: “… 2A | CS245, CS246E, MATH235, MATH237, STAT230 2B | CS240, CS241, CS251, MATH239, STAT231, KOREA101R (just a note to the OP that half of the course sequences posted here, including mine, wouldn't be considered as normal CS progressions lmfao)”

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Winter 2021

summer elective suggestions? 1 point, 4 comments

“thinking of taking an elective in the summer, do any of y’all have suggestions of courses you liked? thank you :)”

u/angerygoosepopo: “KOREA 101R I heard it was a trap though If you find it too hard, you can choose pmath graduate courses instead. I heard they were the birdiest courses in UW.”

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Fall 2020

Spring 2020

Easiest language course? 3 points, 19 comments

“Hey all, I need a language course (or courses) for my breadth requirement. I’m not sure how many I’m supposed to take, but either way I’m open to suggestions.”

u/roftrunner: “Korea 101r ez”

u/Ehau: “The reference was from a girl a while back took KOREA101R and failed, causing her to not graduate. She made a youtube video about how uwaterloo is a trap. Though her points were valid... she mostly got ridiculed here, and hence the "KOREA 101 is a tRaP" reference was born. …”

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Winter 2020

Fall 2019

KOREA101R 17 points, 15 comments

u/_loveebyxoxo: “Guys I'm really stressed out about the midterm for Korea 101r. I'm struggling so much in that class Can someone please let me know how was the korea101r midterm?”

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