Korean

Korean is a fascinating language with a uniquely logical and easy-to-learn writing system. In addition to learning some basics of spoken and written Korean, students explore a cultural topic in its linguistic context.

This course is teaches Korean vocabulary and grammar. Students engage in speaking, listening, writing, and reading activities to improve their communication skills in Korean. By the end of the course students should be able to read and write Hangul; understand the fundamental system of pronunciation and pronounce initial consonants, medial vowels, and final consonants correctly; understand the fundamental rules of sentence structure and syntax in Korean; and have basic conversations in Korean including greetings, self-introduction, ordering food, making friends, etc.

The course addresses intermediate-level reading and comprehension of Korean language surrounding the following topics: festivals, pop culture, health, leisure, transportation, occupation, and interpersonal relations. 

This course examines central topics on Korean language through cultural perspectives. First, the course provides an introduction to Korean history and culture for the intensive comprehension of Korean. The course then covers main topics and central issues of Korean, such as Han-geul (Korean alphabet), invention, Korean language movement (Han-geul and language purism in Korea), Romanization of Korean, aspects of Korean honorific system, and linguistic ties between Korea, Japan, and China, and finally advertisements and slang in Korean. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Korean culture, especially Confucianism which has been related to Korean linguistic phenomena. Knowledge of Korean language is recommended. Assessment: Class attendance and participation (20%), quizzes (20%), midterm essay (30%), final essay (30%).

Through an integrated curriculum of vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, writing, and reading, this course enables students to: 

1) To communicate in Korean at a high-advanced level at formal  discourse circumstance; 

2) To debate on current political, social, economic and cultural issues; and,

3) To understand Korean culture through movies, dramas, literary works. 

This course provides an overview of Korean Language expressions, including reading and writing. The course focuses on the methods and knowledge on literature that can be applied in teaching. The course is designed for students interested in Korean Language Education as a Foreign Language. 

This course is an intermediate-level Korean speaking class for Korean language learners. Students learn intermediate-level vocabulary and expressions in everyday materials and familiar socio-cultural topics, training them to organize their thoughts and improve their speaking skills. The course centers on student-centered pair work and small group work, to foster an environment for students to practice natural and fluent speaking skills.

This course covers the fundamentals of Korean writing including sentences, paragraphs, explanatory text, narratives, etc. 

Through an integrated curriculum of vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, writing, and reading, this course enables students to: 

1) To read and write Hangul;

2) To pronounce vowels, consonants clearly and understand Korean pronunciation system through fundamental change of sounds; 

3) To understand the fundamental rules of sentence structure and syntax in Korean; and, 

4) To have basic conversations in Korean, including greetings, self-introductions, ordering food, daily activities, etc. 

This course aims to allow exchange/foreign students studying at Yonsei University to learn about Korean food and culture by exploring, experiencing, and enjoying them either firsthand or indirectly through related lectures, discussions, and research in addition to personal food experiences when it comes to Korean cuisine. It takes enrolled students on an enjoyable but also serious journey encompassing the history of Korea from the past to the present related to its food and culture and cover a wide variety of contents to offer a comprehensive understanding of K-food and K-culture. Students are encouraged to conduct original individual research and actively participate in class discussions to share their knowledge and experience with their peers.