Asian Studies 262 - Intermediate Korean I

Intermediate Korean I is the first course in a two-semester Intermediate Korean sequence, designed for students who have completed Beginning Korean II or possess equivalent proficiency. This course enhances students' ability to communicate more fluently and accurately on a broader range of personal and societal topics. Students engage in extended conversations, produce connected speech and text, and interpret written and spoken materials with sensitivity to politeness levels and formality. The course also examines Korean culture, traditions, and values through critical analysis and comparative perspectives, fostering intercultural competence. Cultural components are integrated throughout, and students participate in hands-on workshops to experience Korean cultural practices.

Prereq: ASIAN-161 or equivalent proficiency. Students with equivalent backgrounds should contact the instructor for permission.