Course Catalog - 2006-2007

     

ASIA 345 - LINGUISTIC STRUCTURE OF KOREAN

Long Title: LINGUISTIC STRUCTURE OF KOREAN
Department: Asian Studies
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 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 the honorific systems. Cross-list: KORE 345, LING 345.