Courses

Course descriptions and schedules offered below are a helpful guide to find courses offered by the department. This listing is not meant to replace the official course catalog maintained by the University Registrar.
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KOREAN 1101.01

Level One Korean I: Classroom Track

Standard modern Korean: development of listening and speaking skills; basic grammar; reading and writing of the Korean script (hangul). Classroom Track. Not open to native speakers or students with 3+ years at high school level. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 101.01 or 102.01. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course. FL Admis Cond course.

KOREAN 1101.51

Level One Korean I: Individualized Instruction

Standard modern Korean: development of listening and speaking skills; basic grammar; reading and writing of the Korean script (hangul). Individualized Track. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 101.51, 102.51, or to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit; or to students with 3 or more years of study in this language in high school, except by permission of dept. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course. FL Admis Cond course.

KOREAN 1101.61

Level One Korean I: Individualized Instruction-Distance

Online Korean individualized instruction courses are designed to help students build communication skills in the Korean language through an integrated approach that incorporates all four language skills and three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational). Particular emphasis will be placed on the ability to use Korean in a real-life-like situation. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit; or to students with 3 or more years of study in this language in high school, except by permission of department. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 1101.01, 1101.02, or 4 cr hrs of 1101.51. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.

KOREAN 1102.01

Level One Korean II: Classroom Track

Continuation of 1101. Classroom Track. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Prereq: 1101.01, or 1101.02, or 4 cr hrs of 1101.51, or equivalent, or Korean Placement Level 8. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.

KOREAN 1102.51

Level One Korean II: Individualized Instruction

Continuation of 1101. Individualized Track. Progress is sequential from one cr hr to the next with a demonstrated proficiency at the level of 80% required for advancement. Prereq: 1101.01 or 1101.02, or 4 cr hrs of 1101.51 or equiv. Advancement to the first credit in this course in the same semester as the completion of the 4th credit for 1101.51 requires registration for both courses, with permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 102.51, 103.51, or to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course. FL Admis Cond course.

KOREAN 1102.61

Level One Korean II: Individualized Instruction-Distance

Online Korean individualized instruction courses are designed to help students build communication skills in the Korean language through an integrated approach that incorporates all four language skills and three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational). Particular emphasis will be placed on the ability to use Korean in a real-life-like situation. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Prereq: 1101.01, 1101.02, 4 cr hrs of 1101.51, or 4 cr hrs of 1101.61, or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 1102.01, 1102.02, or 4 cr hrs of 1102.51. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.

KOREAN 1103.01

Level Two Korean I: Classroom Track

Modern Korean intermediate level spoken communication, development of reading skills, and written composition. Classroom Track. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Prereq: 1102.01, 1102.02, 1102.03, 1102.05, or 4 sem cr hrs of 1102.51, or equiv., or Korean Placement Level 7. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.

KOREAN 1103.51

Level Two Korean I: Individualized Track

Modern Korean intermediate level spoken communication, development of reading skills, and written composition. Individualized Track. Prereq: 1102.03, 1102.05, 1102.01, or 1102.02 or 4 cr hrs of 1102.51 or equivant; and 101.51 and 102.51. Not open to students with credit for 103.51, 104.51, or to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course. FL Admis Cond course.

KOREAN 1103.61

Level Two Korean I: Individualized Instruction-Distance

Online Korean individualized instruction courses are designed to help students build communication skills in the Korean language through an integrated approach that incorporates all four language skills and three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational). Particular emphasis will be placed on the ability to use Korean in a real-life-like situation. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Prereq: 1102.01, 1102.02, 4 cr hrs of 1102.51, or 4 cr hrs of 1102.61, or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 1103.01, 1103.02, or 4 cr hrs of 1103.51. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.

KOREAN 2102.01

Level Two Korean II: Classroom Track

Continuation of 1103.01. Prereq: 1103.01 or 1103.02, or 4 cr hrs of 1103.51 or equivalent. Not open to students with credit for 2102.02, 205, or 206; or native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. This course is available for EM credit.

KOREAN 2102.51

Level Two Korean II: Individualized Track

Continuation of 1103.01/1103.51. Prereq: 1103.01 or 1103.51, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs or 5 completions. This course is available for EM credit.

KOREAN 2102.61

Level Two Korean II: Individualized Instruction-Distance

Online Korean individualized instruction courses are designed to help students build communication skills in the Korean language through an integrated approach that incorporates all four language skills and three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational). Particular emphasis will be placed on the ability to use Korean in a real-life-like situation. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Prereq: 1103.01, 1103.02, or 4 cr hrs of 1103.51, or 4 cr hrs of 1103.61, or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 2102.01, 2102.02, or 5 cr hrs of 2102.51. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs. This course is available for EM credit.

KOREAN 2231

Elements of Korean Culture

A survey of the religion, history, customs, performing arts, fine arts, literature, and social institutions of the Korean people from the earliest era to the present. Taught in English. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 231. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

KOREAN 2451

Korean Literature in Translation

A close examination of masterpieces in Korean literature across genres for students with no previous academic training in Korean literature. All readings and discussions in English; college-level English reading and writing required. Prereq: English 1110.01 (110), 1110.02, or 1110.03. Not open to students with credit for 251. GE lit or diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.

KOREAN 2797

Study Abroad in Korea

The Korea Study Abroad Program introduces a dynamic mix of Korea's traditions and modern innovations. The course allows students to explore the country's cities, industries, cultural heritages, environmental policies, and green growth strategies through readings, site visits, and lectures. Students will gain hands-on experience through guided walking tours and excursions. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

KOREAN 4101.01

Level Three Korean I: Classroom Track

Expanding oral and written proficiency in Korean; expansion of vocabulary and knowledge of Chinese characters. Classroom Track. Prereq: 2102 or equivalent with permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 507.01 or 508.01. This course is available for EM credit.

KOREAN 4101.51

Level Three Korean I: Individualized Track

Expanding oral and written proficiency in Korean; expansion of vocabulary and knowledge of Chinese characters. Individualized Track. Progress is sequential from one cr hr to the next with a proficiency at the level of 80% required for advancement. Prereq: 2102 or equivalent with permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 507.51 or 508.51. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs or 5 completions. This course is available for EM credit.

KOREAN 4101.61

Level Three Korean I: Individualized Instruction-Distance

Online Korean individualized instruction courses are designed to help students build communication skills in the Korean language through an integrated approach that incorporates all four language skills and three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational). Particular emphasis will be placed on the ability to use Korean in a real-life-like situation. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Prereq: 2102.01, 5 cr hrs of 2102.51, or 5 cr hrs of 2102.61, or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 4101.01 or 5 cr hrs of 4101.51. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs or 5 completions. This course is available for EM credit.

KOREAN 4102.01

Level Three Korean II: Classroom Track

Continuation of 4101. Classroom Track. Prereq: 4101 or equivalent with permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 508.01 or 509.01. This course is available for EM credit.

KOREAN 4102.51

Level Three Korean II: Individualized Track

Continuation of 4101. Individualized Track. Progress is sequential from one cr hr to the next with a demonstrated proficiency at the level of 80% required for advancement. Prereq: 4101 or equivalent with permission of instructor. Advancement to the first credit in this course in the same semester as the completion of the 5th credit for 4102.51 requires registration for both courses, with permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 508.51 or 509.51. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs or 5 completions. This course is available for EM credit.

KOREAN 4102.61

Level Three Korean II: Individualized Instruction-Distance

Online Korean individualized instruction courses are designed to help students build communication skills in the Korean language through an integrated approach that incorporates all four language skills and three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational). Particular emphasis will be placed on the ability to use Korean in a real-life-like situation. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit. Prereq: 4101.01, 5 cr hrs of 4101.51, or 5 cr hrs of 4101.61, or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 4102.01 or 5 cr hrs 4102.51. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs or 5 completions. This course is available for EM credit.

KOREAN 5101

Level Four Korean I

Level Four Korean; development of integrated language skills at an advanced level, formal and informal communication, and discussion of contemporary social issues. Prereq: 4102 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 610 or 611.

KOREAN 5102

Level Four Korean II

Continuation of 5101. Prereq: 5101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 611 or 612.

KOREAN 5103

Level Five Korean I

Strengthening communication skills through oral and written reports of social and cultural issues; development of advanced proficiency in a variety of genres. Prereq: 5102 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

KOREAN 5104

Level Five Korean II

Continuation of 5103. Prereq: 5103 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

KOREAN 5256

Interdisciplinary Topics in Korean Politics and Society

Interdisciplinary Korean studies course in the areas of social science, bridging Korean history, politics, gender, religion, philosophy, education, intercultural communication and international relations, etc. Taught in English. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

KOREAN 5315

Korean Language: Structure, Culture, and Communication

A comprehensive survey of structural, cultural, and communicative aspects of the Korean language. Taught in English. Prereq: 1103, or equiv, or permission of instructor.

KOREAN 5380

Korean Linguistics

Examination of the phonology, syntax, lexicon, and writing system of the Korean language; some topics related to language use and acquisition. Prereq: 1103 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 680.

KOREAN 5405

Korean Dramatic Tradition

Major works in the Korean dramatic tradition from ancient to contemporary eras. Includes historical and performative discourse, dramatic reading and enactment. Taught bilingually, sometimes in English and sometimes in Korean. Prereq: 2102.01 or 5 cr hrs of 2102.51 (205 and 206), English 1110 (110), or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

KOREAN 5453

Readings in Korean Literary and Classical Texts

Advanced study of Korean language and literature in cross-cultural context, by introducing selected narrative, drama, poetry, and critical essays in Korean. Includes literary translation. Prereq: Completion of Level Three Korean, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

KOREAN 5455

Interdisciplinary Courses in Korean Art, Music, Film, and Theatre

Interdisciplinary course in the history and criticism of Korean art, music, theatre, martial art, healing art and film with reference to their implications to humanity. Taught in English. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

KOREAN 6445

Studies in Korean-American Literature

Critical study of Korean-American literature and literary genres of the twentieth century and beyond, with particular attention to historical, social, and cultural contexts. Prereq: 6 cr hrs taken in any Literature courses, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with 10 qtr cr hrs in 645, CompStd 645, or English 681.01. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.