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Korean* Department of Linguistics Introduction
Career Opportunities The courses offered in the Korean program give students the opportunity to develop advanced skills in a strategic Asian language and to study the people and culture of Korea. The study of Korean complements the social sciences interdisciplinary programs in international studies and Asian studies, as well as bachelor's degrees in business administration, geography, international business, and world trade. Given Korea's geopolitical importance, its massive and growing economy and U.S. interest in Korea as a trading partner, the need for large numbers of U.S. citizens who are fluent speakers of Korean and who have knowledge of the culture will continue to grow. Special Programs and Opportunities Students enrolled in Korean language courses may be interested in the Asian studies program, which supports academic concentrations, encourages teaching, research, and study abroad and fosters Asian cultural events. The university offers a special major in Asian studies and a minor in East Asian studies, administered by the Asian studies program through the social sciences interdisciplinary degree program. For more information, contact Dr. Thomas Burkman, director, 714 Clemens Hall, (716) 645-3474, e-mail: burkman@acsu.buffalo.edu. Korean (KOR) Note: Not all courses are offered every semester. Interested students should obtain a list of current offerings with descriptions from the department office or website prior to registration each semester. 101-102 First-Year Korean (5-5) KOR101 prerequisite: none KOR102 prerequisite: KOR101 or permission of instructor Basic language skills in speaking, reading, writing, and hearing Korean. All classes are team-taught. Not open to native speakers. LEC 201-202 Second-Year Korean (4-4) KOR201 prerequisite: KOR102 or permission of instructor KOR202 prerequisite: KOR201 or permission of instructor Sequel to KOR102. Further development of the four language skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening; expansion of knowledge of grammar. LEC 211 Introduction to Korea (3) Prerequisite: none Introduces Korean culture and society, including readings and discussions of Korean history, politics, economy, art, literature, and language. Taught in English. LEC 301-302 Third-Year Korean (4-4) KOR301 prerequisite: KOR202 or permission of instructor KOR302 prerequisite: KOR301 or permission of instructor Provides students with the opportunity to further develop their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. Coursework consists of dialogues and authentic reading materials that focus on the cultural and social aspects of everyday life in Korea. LEC 331 Korean Literature I (3) Prerequisite: two years of Korean language study or permission of instructor Begins with a brief historical introduction to Korean literature, and reads and discusses various genres of Korean literature, including essays, novels, poetry, and drama. LEC 332 Korean Literature II (3) Prerequisite: two years of Korean language study and/or KOR331 or permission of instructor Second half of the KOR331-332 sequence. Continues with study of essays, novels, poetry, and drama, with a focus on modern to contemporary literature. LEC 351-352 Korean Literature in Translation I and II (3) Prerequisite: ENG101 Briefly introduces the historical background of Korean literature. Introduces the characteristics of all the known genres, such as oral literature, essays, novels, poetry, and drama, which have existed in the tradition of Korean literature. Poems and stories from before the twentieth century are read, but the majority of the reading is of poetry, short stories, and novels in modern Korean literature. The anxiety that accompanied the modernization of Korea, the anticolonial consciousness, and women's status represented and reflected in these works are the prominent themes and topics to be discussed. LEC 371-372 Business Korean (4-4) KOR371 prerequisite: KOR202 or permission of instructor KOR372 prerequisite: KOR202 or permission of instructor Readings and conversations based on Korean business culture. Introduces cultural aspects of business and strategies for business conversation. LEC 451 Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language (3) Prerequisite: three years of Korean language study, or permission of instructor Focuses on techniques for teaching Korean to nonnative speakers of the language. Students develop course syllabi based on the given chart "Sequence of Class Progress," give regular teaching demonstrations for a "quasi high school classroom situation," and do evaluations of those demonstrations. SEM 481-482 Special Topics (3-3) Topics vary each semester. SEM 499 Independent Study (1-8) Prerequisite: permission of instructor Designed for advanced students of Korean. TUT Korean - Minor Acceptance Criteria Minimum grade of "C+"in KOR201 Required Courses Students should take a total of four courses (a minimum of 12 credit hours) besides the prerequisite courses, with at least two 300/400-level courses. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the minor courses with a minimum grade of "C" in all Korean language courses. Questions and Comments about this site should be sent to:
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