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KORA
Korean Department Site
KORA102
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Elementary Korean II
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg
Prerequisite: KORA101; or must have appropriate World Language Placement (WLP) score.
Restriction: Must be a non-Heritage student; and permission of instructor required for new students.
Continued training in elementary spoken and written Korean.
Registration limited to students accepted into the Summer Language Institute.
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KORA103
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Intensive Elementary Korean I
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Credits: 6
Grad Meth: Reg
Prerequisite: Must have appropriate World Language Placement (WLP) score.
Restriction: Must not be a native/fluent speaker of Korean; and must be in the Summer Language Institute; and must have permission of the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
Credit only granted for: KORA101 or KORA103.
Additional information: Native/fluent speakers of Korean or students who have previously attended school in Korea should take the WLP and see the Korean Program Advisor to identify the correct Korean course for which to register.
Intensive introduction to the Korean language at the elementary level through a highly interactive approach, including oral, reading, and writing skills (Hangeul alphabet). Substantial cultural component familiarizes students with various aspects of Korean culture. Designed for students with no formal education in the Korean language. Taught in Korean.
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KORA202
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Intermediate Korean II
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg
Prerequisite: KORA201; or permission of instructor.
The second stage of an intermediate-level course designed for non-Heritage students. It continues the second year of instruction in the University's two track Korean Program.
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KORA203
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Intensive Intermediate Korean I
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Credits: 6
Grad Meth: Reg
Prerequisite: KORA102 or KORA104 or equivalent, as determined by the World Language Placement (WLP).
Restriction: Must not be a native/fluent speaker of Korean; and must be in the Summer Language Institute; and must have permission of the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
Credit only granted for: KORA201 OR KORA203.
Additional information: Native/fluent speakers of Korean or students who have previously attended school in Korea should take the WLP and see the Korean Program Advisor to identify the correct Korean course for which to register.
Builds upon the foundation established in KORA104 or KORA102, further developing students' communicative competence in Korean. This course expands vocabulary and grammatical structures to enable more complex communication. Students will also continue to develop their reading and writing skills, expanding vocabulary and mastering fundamental grammatical structures, including present and past tense conjugations, particles, and sentence patterns. Students will also develop their understanding of Korean culture and etiquette through weekly cultural events.
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KORA398Y
Special Topics in Korean Studies; Korean History through Film and Drama
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Looks at three periods in modern Korean history: the end of the Joseon dynasty and the ensuing Japanese occupation of Korea, spanning the 1890s-1920s; the post-war period and the struggle for Korean democracy, spanning the 1950s-1990s; Korea in the modern era as an economic powerhouse, spanning 1990s-present. Each of these periods will be examined through academic literature and through their portrayals in popular media. Students will discuss the differences between fact and fiction in dramatized portrayals of Korean history and reflect on the impact of media on our perception of historical events. By the end of this course, students should have an understanding of Korean history from the end of the Joseon dynasty through the modern era and an appreciation of historical drama as a Korean cultural tradition. Taught in English.

There is no assigned textbook for this course. However, students will need to have access to streaming services, including Netflix and Apple TV+, as well as a YouTube account, in order to view the assigned films and K-dramas. If anyone anticipates difficulties meeting this requirement, please contact the instructor.
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KORA499O
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Independent Study Korean; Interactive Approach to Korean Language and Culture I
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Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg
Registration limited to students accepted into the Summer Language Institute.
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