Global Arc

"Literary Hebrew: Biblical and Modern, Poetry and Prose" (HEB 320) - taught entirely in Hebrew - focuses on the higher registers of the Hebrew language. The course will consider Biblical Hebrew and Religious Hebrew, Modern Hebrew Poetry and Prose, and Academic Modern Hebrew. The goal is to compel students to interact with texts that contain literary Hebrew (both ancient and modern) in order to help students attain a more thorough grasp of the language from a grammatical, syntactic, and stylistic viewpoint as well as a historical perspective.

The course "Israeli Media: News, Podcasts, Sitcoms, and More" (HEB 330) - taught entirely in Hebrew - focuses on various forms of Israeli media available through the internet. Discussion in class will focus on news outlets, on various shows and sitcoms, and on other forms of media (Podcasts, Vlogs, Social Media). The goal of the course is to compel students to interact with the Hebrew language (style and grammar) that is used today in Israeli media. Topics covered in the course will focus on current events, day-to-day issues and concerns of Israelis, and forms of entertainment.

Elementary Korean is designed for absolute beginners who intend to build a solid foundation in Korean. The course provides four balanced language skills -- listening, speaking, reading, and writing -- needed for basic communication. It emphasizes the ability to use Korean appropriately and introduces students to useful information about Korean culture and daily life.

A continuation of KOR 101. Continued development of proficiency in basic communication by balancing four language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Intensive Korean is designed for students who have already had considerable exposure to the Korean language and culture at home and in the community but have not received any formal instruction prior to arriving at Princeton. It covers the Elementary Korean material, focusing on vocabulary building, grammar, reading, and writing.

Intermediate Korean is designed for students who have acquired the fundamentals of the Korean language and wish to enhance their language skills. The course covers complex sentences and grammar while also reviewing the basics, and cultural aspects of language learning are reinforced through readings and media. Emphasis is placed on balancing all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

A continuation of KOR 105. Continued development of four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) in Korean. Complex grammatical structures and irregularities are taught while the basics are reviewed. Idiomatic expressions are introduced. Journals are kept for writing practice.

A continuation of KOR 103, this course covers the Intermediate Korean material, focusing on complex grammatical structures, reading, and writing. Journals are kept for writing practice.

Advanced Korean is designed to develop fluency in both oral and literary skills. Expansion of vocabulary, practice in reading comprehension, as well as active skills of conversation and writing are stressed through short readings and class discussion. Readings include different styles of writing on various topics, including Korean culture, society, and history.

A continuation of KOR 301. This course aims to further develop proficiency in the language skills while fostering intercultural competence and critical thinking. Through interactive class discussions, diverse readings, oral presentations, and writing exercises, students will broaden their vocabulary, master formal communication, and refine stylistic variety. The course features texts in various genres, covering topics such as Korean society, history, and literature, allowing students to deepen their understanding of Korea and advance their language skills.