Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO KOREAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 5

Description: Introduction to Korean language and culture. Acquisition of the fundamentals of the four language skills. Recommended Prerequisite(s): No prior knowledge of Korean.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO KOREAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 5

Prerequisite(s): KORE 101 or permission of instructor

Description: Continuation of KORE 101.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE KOREAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): KORE 102 or permission of instructor

Description: Continuation of the development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE KOREAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): KORE 201 or permission of instructor

Description: Development of intermediate language skills, conversation, and composition.

Long Title: SELECTED READINGS AND TRANSLATIONS I

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): KORE 202 or permission of instructor

Description: This course is designed for the development of advanced reading and translation. It aims to improve understanding of the usage of Korean language and its cultural roots through reading and interpreting short literary and non-literary pieces from various resources. The readings are mainly in Korean, with a few in English. Lecture in Korean.

Long Title: SELECTED READINGS AND TRANSLATIONS

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): KORE 311 or permission of instructor

Description: This course is a continuation of KORE 311. It aims to strengthen the skills in reading and writing in Korean. The texts will include various topics. In addition, the students will be required to do a project that demonstrates aspects of Korean culture, primarily based on the accumulated readings and writings in class. Lecture in Korean.

Long Title: KOREAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Exploration of selections from modern Korean literature and Korean films. Includes background survey of Korean history, philosophy, and religion. All texts and films in English translation. No previous knowledge of Korean required. Instructor Permission Required.Cross-list: ASIA 344, HUMA 344.

Long Title: LINGUISTIC STRUCTURE OF KOREAN AND RELATED LANGUAGES IN EAST ASIA

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Focuses on the origin of Korean and related languages. It explores the way the Korean language evolved and interacted with the other East Asian languages, including Chinese and Japanese. The socio-linguistic aspect of these languages will be studied, including the difference in male and female language usage and honorific systems. Cross-list: ASIA 345, LING 345.

Long Title: KOREAN CULTURE AND HISTORY

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course will introduce students to the important elements of Korean history and culture through a reading of modern Korean literature. The class will concentrate on the period from the early 20th century to the present. Special attention will be given to topics such as Korean religion, family life, and literature. Films will be used. All readings in English translation. Cross-list: ASIA 346.

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 2 TO 3

Description: Under the instructor's close supervision, students with a high level of proficiency in Korean acquire teaching skills by tutoring the students in lower level. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: KOREAN TEACHING PRACTICUM

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 2 TO 3

Description: Under the instructor's close supervision, students with a high level of proficiency in Korean acquire teaching skills by tutoring the students in lower level. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6