Students learn the Korean alphabet, elementary sentence structure and pronunciation. I covers conversation, vocabulary and basic sentence structure. Instructor-guided discussion and role play will be used to encourage and promote speaking. This course prepares students for intermediate level language study, polishing skills learned in the beginning levels. Emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary and improving speaking and listening skills.
Students progress towards fluency in basic language structures used in everyday conversations.
For those with a basic fluency in Korean, this course will help students learn, practice and use more complex language structures and sharpen vocabulary and conversation skills. Students will be encouraged to read and write short passages and keep a journal. Conversation will focus on current events and real-life situations. Students will develop an understanding of Korean culture, people and society. This intermediate level course will examine Korean language and culture focusing on some of the greatest films that have been made in Korea.