Korean

Minor in Korean language and literature--Prerequisite: Korean 1-2, 3-4 or equivalent. The minor consists of Korean 105-106, and 12 additional credits of 100-level Korean courses.

Courses in Korean Language and Literature

1-2 Beginning Korean (4-4) Pak

Fundamentals of grammar and pronunciation, with graded speaking, reading, and writing practice. Laboratory fee, $50 per semester. (Academic year)

3-4 Intermediate Korean (4-4) Pak

Continuation of grammar, with emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing. Laboratory fee, $50 per semester. (Academic year)

105-6 Advanced Korean (3-3) Pak

Reading of basic texts, writing of short pieces, conversation, systematic review of grammar. Laboratory fee, $50 per semester. (Academic year)

107-108 Readings in Modern Korean (3) Pak

Readings in selected modern literary works, social science materials. Prerequisites: KOR 8 or equivalent. Continuation of reading of basic texts, writing of short pieces, conversation, systematic review of grammar. Laboratory fee, $50 per semester. (Academic year)

111-12 Korean Literature in Translation(3-3) Kim-Renaud

An introductory survey of traditional and modern Korean literature read in English translation: love and nature poetry; theater (classical drama, puppet plays); fiction; diaries. (Academic year)

162 Korean Culture through Film (3) Finch

Study of gender, class, and nation in contemporary Korean society through the lens of current Korean films. Students relate these issues to similar ones in their own social setting. Films with English subtitles are viewed. Lectures and discussions are in English.