Korean
The courses below are offered through the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Admission to Language Courses and Language Placement Test
Students who wish to begin study of a language at a level beyond first-term elementary and students who have had a break of a semester or more in their language study must pass a language placement test before registering. The test will be given on the Friday before the first day of classes. Please see the departmental website for additional information.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
This course is designed to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in Korean. Introductory Korean B is the equivalent to the second half of First Year Korean I.
Course Number
KORN1002W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 14:40-15:45We 14:40-15:45Section/Call Number
001/11711Enrollment
12 of 12Instructor
Hyunkyu YiThis course is designed to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in Korean. Introductory Korean B is the equivalent to the second half of First Year Korean I.
Course Number
KORN1002W002Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Tu 14:40-15:45Th 14:40-15:45Section/Call Number
002/11712Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Hyunkyu YiThis course is designed to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in Korean.
Course Number
KORN1101W001Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:15Tu 10:10-11:15We 10:10-11:15Th 10:10-11:15Section/Call Number
001/11713Enrollment
4 of 12Instructor
Hyunkyu YiThis course is designed to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in Korean.
Course Number
KORN1101W002Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:45Tu 11:40-12:45We 11:40-12:45Th 11:40-12:45Section/Call Number
002/11714Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Seunghyo RyuThis course is designed to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in Korean.
Course Number
KORN1101W003Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:15Tu 13:10-14:15We 13:10-14:15Th 13:10-14:15Section/Call Number
003/11715Enrollment
6 of 12Instructor
Ji KimThis course is designed to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in Korean.
Course Number
KORN1101W004Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 14:40-15:45Tu 14:40-15:45We 14:40-15:45Th 14:40-15:45Section/Call Number
004/11716Enrollment
1 of 12Instructor
Sue YoonThis course is designed to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in Korean.
Course Number
KORN1101W005Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 16:10-17:15Tu 16:10-17:15We 16:10-17:15Th 16:10-17:15Section/Call Number
005/11717Enrollment
4 of 12Instructor
Sue YoonThis introductory course is designed to equip beginners with a solid foundation in modern Korean
language and culture through the integrated development of the four core language skills: speaking,
listening, reading, and writing. Students will begin by mastering the Korean writing system (Hangul)
within the first two weeks, followed by seven structured lessons focusing on essential grammatical
structures, vocabulary, and basic conversational skills.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
§ Understand and use basic grammatical structures and vocabulary in everyday conversations.
§ Comprehend spoken and written Korean in structured contexts, such as classroom dialogues and
short passages.
§ Deliver short, structured presentations in Korean on familiar topics using appropriate vocabulary,
grammar, and pronunciation.
§ Engage in simple interpersonal communication on familiar topics, such as greetings, self-
introduction, daily routines, and preferences.
§ Demonstrate cultural understanding of modern Korean society through exposure to authentic
media and participation in cultural activities.
Course Number
KORN1111X001Points
5 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 08:40-09:45Tu 08:40-09:45We 08:40-09:45Th 08:40-09:45Section/Call Number
001/00058Enrollment
2 of 3Instructor
HwanHee KimThe first half of a one-year sequence in intermediate Korean for students who have completed First-Year Chinese I and II or the equivalent.
Course Number
KORN2111X001Points
5 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:25Tu 10:10-11:25We 10:10-11:25Th 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/00771Enrollment
10 of 18Instructor
HwanHee KimCourse Number
KORN2201W001Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:45Tu 11:40-12:45We 11:40-12:45Th 11:40-12:45Section/Call Number
001/11718Enrollment
12 of 12Instructor
Eunice ChungCourse Number
KORN2201W002Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:15Tu 13:10-14:15We 13:10-14:15Th 13:10-14:15Section/Call Number
002/11719Enrollment
8 of 12Instructor
Eunice ChungCourse Number
KORN2201W003Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 14:40-15:45Tu 14:40-15:45We 14:40-15:45Th 14:40-15:45Section/Call Number
003/11720Enrollment
6 of 12Instructor
YongJun ChoiThis course is the first half of Accelerated Korean for Heritage Speakers. This course is designed specifically for heritage students who have some previous knowledge of Hangul and basic sentence patterns of everyday Korean. Upon completion of this course, students may advance to Accelerated Korean for Heritage Speakers II to complete the college's two-year foreign language requirement in one year.
Course Number
KORN2221W001Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 14:40-15:45Tu 14:40-15:45We 14:40-15:45Th 14:40-15:45Section/Call Number
001/11721Enrollment
5 of 12Instructor
Ji-Young JungCourse Number
KORN3005W001Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 11:40-12:45Tu 11:40-12:45We 11:40-12:45Th 11:40-12:45Section/Call Number
001/11722Enrollment
7 of 12Instructor
Sue YoonCourse Number
KORN4105W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2026
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:25We 10:10-11:25Th 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/11723Enrollment
5 of 12Instructor
Ji-Young JungThis course is designed to provide both M.A. and Ph.D. students in Korean studies with the necessary skills for reading and understanding Korean mixed script and to provide them with reading materials focusing on period from the late-19th century to the mid-20th century. Readings from this period feature a strong mixture of Chinese and Korean characters, so a wide choice of materials is available which represents all subject areas. This course will be part of the graduate program in Korean studies.