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Korean<\/h2>\r\n

\"courses\" Courses offered in AY2026-2027 <\/a> Pre-requisites\/Preclusions <\/a> Full Course Descriptions <\/a> E-Learning and Links <\/a> Courses offered in AY2026-2027<\/p>\r\n

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Semester I<\/caption>\r\n
Course Code<\/th>\r\nCourse Name<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK1201<\/td>\r\nKorean 1<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK2201<\/td>\r\nKorean 2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK3201<\/td>\r\nKorean 3<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK3202<\/td>\r\nKorean 4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK4201<\/td>\r\nKorean 5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Semester II<\/caption>\r\n
Course Code<\/th>\r\nCourse Name<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK1201<\/td>\r\nKorean 1<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK2201<\/td>\r\nKorean 2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK3201<\/td>\r\nKorean 3<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK3202<\/td>\r\nKorean 4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK4202<\/td>\r\nKorean 6<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

There are no pre-requisites or qualifying test for Level 1000 language courses. But these courses are meant only for students without any prior knowledge. Those who have learned the language through formal and informal means (incl. through external courses, self-study or an extended stay in the target language country) must contact CLS to take a placement test.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Students may face disciplinary action by the University for making a false declaration.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Pre-requisites\/Preclusions<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Pre-requisites \/ Preclusions<\/caption>\r\n
Course<\/strong> Code<\/th>\r\nCourse<\/strong> Name<\/th>\r\nUnit<\/th>\r\nStudent Requires<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Pre-requisite<\/th>\r\nPreclusion<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK1201<\/td>\r\nKorean 1<\/td>\r\n4<\/td>\r\nFor beginners who do not have any formal and informal education in Korean and have no proficiency in spoken Korean.<\/td>\r\nNIL<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK2201<\/td>\r\nKorean 2<\/td>\r\n4<\/td>\r\nFor students who passed LAK1201 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.<\/td>\r\nNIL<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK3201<\/td>\r\nKorean 3<\/td>\r\n4<\/td>\r\nLAK2201 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.<\/td>\r\nNIL<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK3202<\/td>\r\nKorean 4<\/td>\r\n4<\/td>\r\nLAK3201 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.<\/td>\r\nLAK3203<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK3203<\/td>\r\nKorean for Academic Purposes<\/td>\r\n4<\/td>\r\nLAK3201 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.<\/td>\r\nLAK3202<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK4201<\/td>\r\nKorean 5<\/td>\r\n4<\/td>\r\nLAK3202, LAK3203 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.<\/td>\r\nNIL<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK4202<\/td>\r\nKorean 6<\/td>\r\n4<\/td>\r\nLAK4201 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.<\/td>\r\nNIL<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK4203<\/td>\r\nKorean 7<\/td>\r\n4<\/td>\r\nLAK4202 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.<\/td>\r\nNIL<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
LAK4204<\/td>\r\nKorean 8<\/td>\r\n4<\/td>\r\nLAK4203 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.<\/td>\r\nNIL<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Full Course Descriptions<\/p>\r\n

LAK1201 Korean 1<\/h4>\r\n

This course is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Units<\/th>\r\nWorkload<\/th>\r\nPre-requisite<\/th>\r\nPreclusion<\/th>\r\nCross-listing(s)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/td>\r\n4-0-0-3-3<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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LAK2201 Korean 2<\/h4>\r\n

Korean 2 is the continuation of Korean 1. This is also an integrated course which will help students gain higher basic proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), grammar and vocabulary. Authentic texts from daily communicative situations (e.g. writing e-mail, ordering stuffs by phone, comparisons, making appointments with friends, planning traveling etc) will serve as the main source of learning materials. The assessment for this course is 100% Continuous Assessment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Units<\/th>\r\nWorkload<\/th>\r\nPre-requisite<\/th>\r\nPreclusion<\/th>\r\nCross-listing(s)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/td>\r\n4-0-0-3-3<\/td>\r\nLAK1201 or placement test<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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LAK3201 Korean 3<\/h4>\r\n

Korean 3 is the continuation of Korean 2. It is an integrated course which will help students gain intermediate proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), grammar and vocabulary, for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Units<\/th>\r\nWorkload<\/th>\r\nPre-requisite<\/th>\r\nPreclusion<\/th>\r\nCross-listing(s)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/td>\r\n4-0-0-3-3<\/td>\r\nLAK2201 or placement test<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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LAK3202 Korean 4<\/h4>\r\n

Korean 4 is the continuation of Korean 3. It is an integrated course which will help students gain higher intermediate proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), grammar and vocabulary, for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Units<\/th>\r\nWorkload<\/th>\r\nPre-requisite<\/th>\r\nPreclusion<\/th>\r\nCross-listing(s)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/td>\r\n4-0-0-3-3<\/td>\r\nLAK3201 or placement test<\/td>\r\nLAK3203<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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LAK3203 Korean for Academic Purposes<\/h4>\r\n

The course Korean for Academic Purposes is specially designed for students who are interested in studying in Korea. Its primary focus will be on the preparation of students for essential communicative situations and interactions in a Korean university environment. Students will be taught to comprehend longer listening and reading texts on more complex topics of academic interest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Units<\/th>\r\nWorkload<\/th>\r\nPre-requisite<\/th>\r\nPreclusion<\/th>\r\nCross-listing(s)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/td>\r\n4-0-0-3-3<\/td>\r\nLAK3201 or placement test<\/td>\r\nLAK3202<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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LAK4201 Korean 5<\/h4>\r\n

Throughout the course, students will explore a rich tapestry of topics, ranging from the nuances of Korean university life and hobbies to engaging in Korean cultural activities. Moreover, emphasis will be placed on understanding Korean etiquettes, navigating Korean medical procedures, and comprehending insurance matters in the Korean context. By engaging with these varied and culturally significant subjects, students will not only refine their linguistic abilities but also gain a deeper appreciation for the vibrant tapestry of Korean society.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Units<\/th>\r\nWorkload<\/th>\r\nPre-requisite<\/th>\r\nPreclusion<\/th>\r\nCross-listing(s)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/td>\r\n4-0-0-3-3<\/td>\r\nLAK3202, LAK3203 or placement test<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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LAK4202 Korean 6<\/h4>\r\n

Korean 6 is a continuation of Korean 5. It is an integrated course which will help students gain higher proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), grammar and vocabulary, for personal interaction and communication in authentic situation. This course aims to provide students with further training in skills and strategies to engage in authentic discourse and more complex argumentative writing. Topics of social, historical and cultural interest will be introduced through authentic materials such as selected works of literature, text from newspapers, magazines, audio and video recordings<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Units<\/th>\r\nWorkload<\/th>\r\nPre-requisite<\/th>\r\nPreclusion<\/th>\r\nCross-listing(s)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/td>\r\n4-0-0-3-3<\/td>\r\nLAK4201 or placement test<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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LAK4203 Korean 7<\/h4>\r\n

Korean 7 is a continuation of Korean 6. It is an integrated course which will help students gain advance proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), grammar, and vocabulary, for a better understanding of Korean social issues and more formal setting situation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Units<\/th>\r\nWorkload<\/th>\r\nPre-requisite<\/th>\r\nPreclusion<\/th>\r\nCross-listing(s)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/td>\r\n4-0-0-2-4<\/td>\r\nLAK4202 or placement test<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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LAK4204 Korean 8<\/h4>\r\n

Korean 8 is a continuation of Korean 7. It is an integrated course which will help students gain advanced proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), grammar, and vocabulary, for a better understanding of Korean issues and more formal setting situation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Units<\/th>\r\nWorkload<\/th>\r\nPre-requisite<\/th>\r\nPreclusion<\/th>\r\nCross-listing(s)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/td>\r\n4-0-0-2-4<\/td>\r\nLAK4203 or placement test<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\nNil<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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* Workload: A-B-C-D-E
The components are as follow:
A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week E-Learning and Links<\/p>\r\n

E-Learning and Links<\/a><\/h4>\r\n

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