The classes are conducted in Korean. In the third year, emphasis shifts to comprehension, grammar, and proficiency in reading, composition, and conversation, with additional instruction in the acquisition of Chinese characters. The classes are conducted in Korean. Fourth Year Korean Students in the fourth year course have sufficient competence in Korean to begin to use the language to discuss issues in Korean literature and culture introduced through Korean-language materials. Stress continues to fall on comprehension, grammar, and proficiency, but analytic skills become increasingly important.
Texts vary from class to class as the topic varies.