Korean (KORE)

KORE 106 - ACCELERATED FIRST YEAR KOREAN

Short Title: ACCELERATED 1ST YR KOREAN

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: Alternate first year Korean course for students with some background in Korean. This is an intensive course covering the equivalents of KORE 141 and 142. Students will be prepared for KORE 263 upon completion of the course. Effective May 15, 2019, this course does not carry D1 credit. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for KORE 106 if student has credit for KORE 141/KORE 142.

KORE 141 - FIRST YEAR KOREAN I

Short Title: FIRST YEAR KOREAN I

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: Development of interactional competence in Korean (sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Korean. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. No prior knowledge of this language is necessary. Placement Test is required. Effective May 15, 2019, this course does not carry D1 credit. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for KORE 141 if student has credit for KORE 106.

KORE 142 - FIRST YEAR KOREAN II

Short Title: FIRST YEAR KOREAN II

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Prerequisite(s): KORE 141

Description: Continuation of KORE 141. Development of interactional competence in Korean (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Korean. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Effective May 15, 2019, this course does not carry D1 credit. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for KORE 142 if student has credit for KORE 106/KORE 262.

KORE 206 - ACCELERATED SECOND YEAR KOREAN

Short Title: ACCEL 2ND YEAR KOREAN

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Prerequisite(s): KORE 106

Description: Alternate second year Korean for students who have some background in the language, especially heritage students. This is an intensive course covering the equivalents of KORE 263 and 264. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for KORE 206 if student has credit for KORE 263/KORE 264.

KORE 222 - AP/OTH CREDIT IN KOREAN LANGUAGE

Short Title: AP/OTH CREDIT KOREAN LANGUAGE

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Transfer

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: This course provides credit for students who have successfully completed approved examinations, such as Advanced Placement exams. This credit counts toward the total credit hours required for graduation. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for KORE 222 if student has credit for KORE 141 or KORE 106.

KORE 238 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Short Title: SPECIAL TOPICS

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum, Laboratory, Lecture, Seminar, Independent Study, Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1-4

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: Topics and credit hours may vary each semester. Contact department for current semester's topic(s). Repeatable for Credit.

KORE 263 - SECOND YEAR KOREAN I

Short Title: SECOND YEAR KOREAN I

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Prerequisite(s): KORE 106 or KORE 142

Description: Continuation of KORE 142. Development of interactional competence in Korean (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Korean. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for KORE 263 if student has credit for KORE 201/KORE 206.

KORE 264 - SECOND YEAR KOREAN II

Short Title: SECOND YEAR KOREAN II

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Prerequisite(s): KORE 263

Description: Continuation of KORE 263. Development of interactional competence in Korean (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Korean. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for KORE 264 if student has credit for KORE 202/KORE 206.

KORE 301 - THIRD YEAR KOREAN I

Short Title: THIRD YEAR KOREAN I

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): KORE 206 or KORE 264

Description: Continuation of KORE 264. Emphasis on developing reading and writing ability as more authentic materials and socio-cultural topics are introduced.

KORE 302 - THIRD YEAR KOREAN II

Short Title: THIRD YEAR KOREAN II

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): KORE 301

Description: Continuation of KORE 301. Emphasis on developing reading and writing ability as more authentic materials and socio-cultural topics are introduced.

KORE 321 - UNDERSTANDING KOREAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Short Title: KOREAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): KORE 264

Description: The course is designed to foster a nuanced understanding of how Korean historical events, linguistic uniqueness, regional variations, and societal values have interplayed to mold contemporary Korean society. By examining the evolution of literature, media, and language, students will discern a variety of changing facets of Korean culture across different regions. With a combination of interactive exercises and collaborative projects, students will progressively build their proficiency and critical discussion skills in Korean.

KORE 401 - CURRENT ISSUES IN KOREA THROUGH MULTIMODAL TEXTS

Short Title: CURRENT ISSUES IN KOREA

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): KORE 302

Description: In this course, ‘Current Issues in Korea through Multimodal Texts’, students engage in close and critical analysis of key social, historical, and cultural events and issues portrayed in the news, articles, and popular media. Students are prepared to write essays and participate in critical discussions about the topics covered. D1 is no longer attached to this course beginning Fall 2024.

KORE 402 - KOREAN FOR BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALS

Short Title: BUSINESS KOREAN

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): KORE 302

Description: The course delivers immersive training on the linguistic intricacies and cultural nuances of the Korean language specific to business contexts. This training ensures students can adeptly engage in both interactional and presentational forms of oral and written communication with Korean business professionals. To reinforce this training, the curriculum integrates practical role-playing exercises based on real-life business communication scenarios, which allows students meaningful exposure to and active participation in authentic professional exchanges within business settings.

KORE 477 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Short Title: SPECIAL TOPICS

Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum, Seminar, Lecture, Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1-4

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: Topics and credit hours may vary each semester. Contact department for current semester's topic(s). Repeatable for Credit.