Korean Language (KORE-SHU)

This is the first semester of Korean, open to students with little to no experience in Korean language study. It is designed to introduce the Korean language and alphabet, Hangul, and provides a solid foundation in all aspects of the language, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students study the language's orthographic and phonetic systems, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary within social and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: None. Fulfillment: General elective.

This is the second semester of Korean, open to students who have completed Elementary Korean I (or the equivalent), or by placement exam. It is designed to reinforce the Korean language and alphabet, Hangul, and provides a solid foundation in all aspects of the language, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students study the language's orthographic and phonetic systems, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary within social and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: Elementary Korean I (KORN-SHU 5) or the equivalent, or by placement exam . Fulfillment: General elective.

This is the first semester in the second-year sequence of Korean language. It includes phonetics, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. The course emphasizes the development of communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Develops the language's major social and cultural contexts. Requires students to write about and discuss various topics. Prerequisite: Elementary Korean II or the equivalent, or by placement exam Fulfillment: General electives.