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Language Courses at Wellesley College
KOR 101 - Beginning Korean I:
An introductory course on standard conversational Korean for students
who have little or no knowledge of Korean. The course will provide basic
skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with a focus on spoken
language proficiency. The course will emphasize the development of communication
skills in given situations and tasks, and provide an introduction to sociocultural
interests and daily life in Korea. Four 70-minute classes with regular individual
meetings.
KOR 102 - Beginning Korean II:
An introductory course on standard conversational Korean for students who have
little or no knowledge of Korean. The course will provide basic skills in speaking,
listening, reading, and writing, with a focus on spoken language proficiency. The
course will emphasize the development of communication skills in given situations
and tasks, and provide an introduction to sociocultural interests and daily life in
Korea. Four 70-minute classes with regular individual meetings.
KOR 201 - Intermediate Korean I:
A continuation of KOR 101-KOR 102. The first semester will emphasize further
development of listening and speaking skills with more complex language
structures as well as proficiency in reading and writing. The second semester
will emphasize reading and writing skills. Four 70-minute classes with regular
individual meetings.
KOR 202 - Intermediate Korean II:
A continuation of KOR 101-KOR 102. The first semester will emphasize
further development of listening and speaking skills with more complex
language structures as well as proficiency in reading and writing. The
second semester will emphasize reading and writing skills. Four 70-minute
classes with regular individual meetings.
KOR 231 - Advanced Intermediate Korean I - Selected Readings and Formal Conversation:
This course is designed for students to develop an advanced level of oral and literacy
(reading and writing) skills. Students will have opportunities to improve their oral and
written communication skills through student-led group discussions, presentations and
compositions based upon various readings. The integrated activities and applications are
designed to expand vocabulary and grammar patterns for advanced intermediate learners. We
will also develop knowledge of formal and business Korean. These activities will contribute
to an understanding of contemporary issues, cultures, and traditions in Korea. The class
will be conducted entirely in Korean.
KOR 231 - Advanced Intermediate Korean II - Selected Readings and Formal Writing:
This course is a continuation of KOR 231. More emphasis will be placed on enhancing
students’ reading and writing fluency. Students will read various authentic materials
including newspaper articles, formal essays, short stories, and business letters.
Class activities and assignments will help students learn how to write in formal and
academic settings. These include writing analytical papers, critical reviews, resumes,
job applications, business correspondence, etc. Under the guidance of the instructor
each student will present and write a critical review as a final project. Through this
course, students will be able to expand their linguistic capacity to an advanced level.
The class will be conducted entirely in Korean.
KOR 309 - Advanced Korean:
This course aims at achieving advanced level fluency in reading and writing Korean
through the study of various texts and multimedia. Course "texts" include contemporary
works of Korean literature, current newspaper articles, broadcast news, and clips of
television shows and films. The course will develop sophisticated interpretive and
presentational skills in formal contexts while enhancing the student's level of literary
appreciation and intellectual analysis. The focus is on mastery of a wide range of
vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, individual writing projects, classroom discussion,
and presentations on assigned topics.
Language and Culture Courses at Wellesley College
KOR 205 - An Introduction to Korean Language and Culture (in English):
This course aims to provide a fundamental understanding of Korean culture,
society, and the Korean people by focusing on the Korean language. The development
of language occurs in dynamic relation to culture and community. Topics include
the origin and history of the Korean language, the writing system (Hangeul-Korean
alphabet), different dialects (including North Korean dialects), cross-linguistic
analysis, intercultural communication, language use in pop culture, language
variation across generations, neologism (new word formation) and slang, etc. The
historical trajectory of Korean will be examined in relation to relevant
sociopolitical and cultural trends. We will also explore diverse issues in
contemporary Korean and popular culture using articles, films, dramas, etc. This
course is expected to develop cross-cultural perspectives on the Korean language
and its rich cultural heritage.
KOR 256 - Gender and Language in Modern Kroean Culture (in English):
Postwar modernization and industrialization have brought dramatic changes in
Korean society. In spite of remarkable economic growth and rapid social progress,
Korean women still struggle with gender inequality. This course explores the
relationship between language use and cultural views of womanhood in modern Korea,
using phonetics, semantics, discourse analysis, and sociolinguistics. By examining
actual language use in myths, movies, ads, and popular culture, we explore how
sociolinguistic factors shape gender dichotomies, notions of individual identity,
and ethnicity. Substantial evidence of linguistic data will be used to clarify the
connection between language and gender as we address the challenges faced by women
of East Asia.
Language Courses at MIT
KOR 103 - Beginning Korean I:
An introductory course on standard conversational Korean for students who have
little or no knowledge of Korean. The course will also provide fundamental skills
in reading and writing, but a focus on spoken language proficiency. The course will
emphasize the development of communication skills in given situations and tasks, and
provide an introduction to sociocultural interests and daily life in Korea. Four
50-minute classes on MIT campus with regular individual meetings.
KOR 104 - Beginning Korean II:
An introductory course on standard conversational Korean for students who have
little or no knowledge of Korean. The course will also provide fundamental skills
in reading and writing, but a focus on spoken language proficiency. The course will
emphasize the development of communication skills in given situations and tasks, and
provide an introduction to sociocultural interests and daily life in Korea. Four
50-minute classes on MIT campus with regular individual meetings.
KOR 203 - Intermediate Korean I:
A continuation of KOR 103-KOR 104. The course is for advanced beginners who intend to
build a solid foundation in the Korean language. Focus will be on developing
coherent language skills with respect to both spoken and written language proficiency,
and learning more about the cultural aspects of daily life in Korea. Four 50-minute
classes on MIT campus with regular individual meetings.
KOR 204 - Intermediate Korean II:
A continuation of KOR 204. The course will emphasize further development of
sophisticated listening and speaking skills with more complex language structures.
In addition, students will acquire intermediate level proficiency in reading and
writing. Students will acquire language proficiency and a deeper understanding of
sociocultural life and community in Korea. Four 50-minute classes on MIT campus with
regular individual meetings.
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