Global Arc

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.

Integrative Korean is designed to improve students' communicative and cultural competence to the advanced-mid level and to enhance their critical thinking skills through community engagement in academic and real-world contexts. Various authentic reading and audiovisual materials are reviewed in class discussion, presentation skills are emphasized, and a wider range of formal vocabulary and Korean proverbs are introduced.

A continuation of KOR 303. This course further enhances literacy through authentic readings, in-depth class discussions, presentations, and writing. It explores topics such as ethnic Koreans abroad and South Korea's global interactions, with an emphasis on social differences. Students develop intercultural competence through academic study and community engagement, analyzing the intersections of language, culture, and social institutions to deepen their understanding of cultural diversity.

The fifth-year Korean language course is designed to accelerate students' proficiency to a high-advanced level and to promote a deeper understanding of contemporary Korea and its people. Readings on a variety of cultural and social topics in contemporary society are drawn from authentic texts (e.g., newspaper articles, think pieces, essays, and online materials), accompanied by various audiovisual materials. Class discussions are conducted in Korean.