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Elementary Korean I
KORN 111 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: (Not open to native speakers of Korean; assumes no prior knowledge of Korean. Students with prior experience with the Korean language should take a placement test to assess appropriate level.) For online sections, microphone, speakers, and occasional synchronous work required. An introduction to foundational Korean language and culture. The aim is to develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, and typing skills and; use high-frequency vocabulary and key expressions to interact in familiar settings. Topics include Hangeul (Korean alphabet), greetings, self-introductions, locations, and cultural norms.
Elementary Korean II
KORN 112 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: (Not open to native speakers of Korean. Students with prior experience with the Korean language should take a placement test to assess appropriate level.) For online sections, microphone, speakers, and occasional synchronous work required. Prerequisite: KORN 111 or appropriate score on a placement test. A continued study of foundational Korean language and culture. The objective is to expand vocabulary and sentence structure to communicate about familiar topics such as daily routines, household chores, and shopping; describe personal experiences and plans using past, present, and future tenses; and engage in everyday interactions using appropriate cultural norms. Topics include asking and answering questions about schedules, likes/dislikes, and telling time.
Elementary Korean III
KORN 114 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: (Not open to native speakers of Korean. Students with prior experience with the Korean language should take a placement test to assess appropriate level.) For online sections, microphone, speakers, and occasional synchronous work required. Prerequisite: KORN 112 or appropriate score on a placement test. A study of Korean language and culture for broader everyday interactions. The goal is to use a growing vocabulary to express opinions, describe experiences, and make simple comparisons; interpret short texts such as announcements and narratives; and apply modifiers and connectors to build basic connected spoken and written paragraphs. Topics include hobbies, leisure, outings, holidays, and cultural practices, including the use of honorifics.
Elementary Korean IV
KORN 115 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: (Not open to native speakers of Korean. Students with prior experience with the Korean language should take a placement test to assess appropriate level.) For online sections, microphone, speakers, and occasional synchronous work required. ¿Prerequisite: KORN 114 or appropriate score on a placement test. A further development of Korean language skills for more extended everyday interactions. The objective is to communicate using expanded vocabulary and grammar to make suggestions, respond to others opinions, and discuss plans; interpret short descriptive and narrative texts with cultural themes; and produce connected spoken and written passages such as simple presentations. Topics include weather, clothing, travel, transportation, and polite formal speech.
Intermediate Korean I
KORN 221 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: Prerequisite: KORN 115. Advanced integrated study of Korean. Emphasis is on reading and writing.
Intermediate Korean II
KORN 222 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: Prerequisite: KORN 221. Advanced integrated study of Korean. Emphasis is on reading and writing.
Korean Society and Culture
KORN 333 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: (Formerly ASTD 353. Fulfills the general education requirement in the arts and humanities. Conducted in English.) For online sections, microphone, speakers, and occasional synchronous work required. An interdisciplinary study of contemporary Korea from a variety of socio-historical and cultural perspectives. Topics include the Korean Diaspora, the Korean Wave (Hallyu), Korea as a conduit between China and Japan, social and religious practices, Korean women, the Japanese occupation, and Korea's global impact. The aim is to articulate the key historic developments that have shaped contemporary Korean society, recognize and distinguish unique Korean influences and contributions, and assess key aspects of traditional and contemporary Korean society and culture. Focus is on developing a stronger understanding of Korean society and culture for practical and professional applications. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ASTD 353 or KORN 333.