Focus is on the development of effective communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Grades are based on class performance, quizzes, exams, oral presentations, and a project. This course is an introduction to the language and culture of Korea. The skills of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing are practiced. Drills on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary are an integral part of the course.
Emphasis is on providing students with a background in the structure of the language.
Requirements include homework assignments, a midterm, frequent quizzes, and a final exam. The course is taught by Chung. Students develop skills in reading and writing sentences, and also learn social and cultural aspects of the language. Chinese characters are introduced. Grades are based on homework assignments, frequent quizzes, and exams.