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Designed for students with no or very little knowledge of Korean in order to acquire the 4 skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) of the Korean language and to become familiar with its culture. Students will learn the Korean writing system and basic survival language skills. Basic knowledge of Korean grammar, vocabulary, expressions and cultural points will be given during the lab. Students will then have an opportunity to practice the learned knowledge in lectures. By the end of the semester, students will be able to engage in simple conversations with native Koreans on subjects familiar to them such as, introducing oneself and family members, likes and dislikes, hobbies, and describing events or objects in the present and past, etc.

Continuation of KOREA 1101. Designed to help students acquire the 4 skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) of the Korean language and to become familiar with its culture. Basic knowledge of Korean grammar, vocabulary, expressions and cultural points will be given during the lab. The students will then have an opportunity to practice the learned knowledge in lectures. The goal of this course is to refine their survival skills in Korean. By the end of the semester, students will be able to engage in simple conversations with native Koreans on subjects familiar to them in all time frames (present, past, and future): school life, family and friends, traffic and transportation, vacation, food and restaurant, hobbies, etc. Korean typing skill is required.

Designed for heritage learners who possess pre-existing oral proficiency but require intensive development in formal literacy. This course bridges the gap between home-spoken Korean and academic standards by devoting significant instructional time to mastering foundational grammatical structures and orthography. In a supportive learning environment with personalized pedagogical support, students engage in systematic linguistic training to align their speaking and listening skills with formal reading and writing. The curriculum encourages students to connect their personal heritage with academic language standards through meaningful interaction and instructor-led mentorship.

A continuation of KOREA 1109. This course expands communicative competence by reinforcing a broader range of linguistic resources. Building on the foundational grammar established in the previous semester, students dedicate substantial effort to refining their understanding of complex sentence structures and formal writing conventions. Under tailored mentorship, students analyze films and literary texts to develop critical reflection skills. A key component of the course is the iterative writing process, in which students regularly revise their work to enhance linguistic precision and reduce colloquial interference in formal contexts.

Designed for intermediate learners to achieve higher communicative fluency through active engagement in diverse speech events. The course emphasizes a student-centered communicative framework in which the instructor facilitates dynamic discussions on topics aligned with learner interests, such as Korean fashion, travel, and public culture. By fostering an engaging, interactive classroom atmosphere, students are encouraged to move beyond survival skills to express personal opinions. Authentic media materials bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application.

A continuation of KOREA 2201. This course refines communicative competence by mastering complex linguistic structures and pragmatically appropriate expressions. Through a collaborative instructional relationship, students learn to use sophisticated linguistic tools to justify their stances and attitudes. The course incorporates task-based activities and professional scenarios tailored to students' academic and professional goals. Students will develop the ability to sustain extended discourse and demonstrate high intercultural sensitivity across various social contexts.

Designed for the Korean heritage students who can understand and speak Korean, but especially need to refine their reading and writing skills. Students will acquire concrete knowledge of grammar to use in everyday conversation, will be able to read passages faster, and will minimize their spelling errors in writing, through frequent discussion and composition about Korean culture, society and history. They will become confident in reading paragraph-length readings in Korean, be able to write their reflections on the passages that they have read, and speak with ease when participating in the classroom discussions. Various projects will enhance students' overall linguistic and intercultural competence. Korean typing skill is required.

Continuation of KOREA 2209. Designed for Korean heritage students who can understand and speak Korean, but especially need to refine their reading and writing skills. Students will acquire concrete knowledge of grammar to use in everyday conversation, and will minimize their spelling errors in writing, through frequent discussion and composition about Korean culture, society and history. They will become confident in reading paragraph-length readings in Korean, be able to write their reflections on the passages that they have read, and speak with ease when participating in the classroom discussions. Various projects will enhance students' overall linguistic and intercultural competence. Korean typing skill is required.

Designed for high-intermediate learners, this course fosters a collaborative environment where heritage and non-heritage students build linguistic synergy. The course prioritizes student agency, inviting learners to engage in deep discussions on a wide range of topics, including contemporary social values, interpersonal dynamics, and the "Korean Wave," as well as traditional customs and regional products. Based on their specific cultural inquiries, students use Content-Based Instruction (CBI) to transition into independent language users, learning to articulate complex ideas and engage in sophisticated academic debates within a supportive intellectual community.

A continuation of KOREA 3301. This course offers a rigorous space to explore multifaceted societal issues, ranging from modern housing and community culture to historical perspectives, including the Japanese colonial period and North-South relations. A hallmark of this course is the self-directed research project: students investigate a specific aspect of Korean culture, history, or society—such as folk tales, proverbs, or contemporary social phenomena—that resonates with their academic interests. Guided by the instructor’s mentorship and structured inquiry, students conduct independent research using authentic sources and deliver formal academic presentations, ensuring they gain the critical thinking skills necessary for advanced academic success.

This 1-credit optional course aims to expand the students' vocabulary, and advance their speaking and reading skills as well as enhance their knowledge and deepen their cultural understanding by attaching to non-language courses throughout the University.

Designed for students who have completed the intermediate level of Korean, to acquire advanced language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) through Content-Based Instruction and Project-Based Language Learning. Students will gain profound knowledge in various fields on Korea through discussion and composition: current issues in Korean society, Korean people's thoughts and mind, tradition, history and culture. With frequent discussions and compositions on various contemporary news articles, medical drama series, and documentaries, students are encouraged to become Intercultural Communicative Citizens and learn the contents through the language. The expected student outcome is to gain confidence in the academic level of discussions and compositions by critical thinking and analyzing. Korean typing skill is required.

Continuation of KOREA 4401. Designed for students to acquire advanced language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) through Content-Based Instruction and Project-Based Language Learning. Students will gain profound knowledge in various fields on Korea through discussion and composition: Current issues in Korean society, Korean people's thoughts and mind, tradition, history and culture. With frequent discussions and compositions on various contemporary news articles, documentaries, and a novel, students are encouraged to become Intercultural Communicative Citizens and learn the contents through the language. The expected student outcome is to gain confidence in the academic level of discussions and compositions by critical thinking and analyzing. Korean typing skill is required.

Intended for above advanced language study.

Intended for above advanced language study.

Topics vary by semester in relation to student needs.

Topics vary by semester in relation to student needs.