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Placement Interviews
Placement interviews are required for students who wish to take ANY Korean language courses for the first time at UBC. No appointment is necessary. Interviews will be held at Auditorium Annex B room 214.
For further inquiries, please contact Ms. Eurie Shin at 604 822-4052 or by email at eurie@interchange.ubc.ca
Previous students who have already taken and successfully completed a UBC Korean language course do not need to be interviewed. Any student who does not follow the procedure will/may be removed from the course.
DATES FOR 2011 ADVISING/PLACEMENT INTERVIEW:
Date | Time |
Monday, Feb 21 @ | 12 - 2 pm |
Monday, Mar 14 @ | 12 - 2 pm |
Monday, Apr 4 @ | 12 - 2 pm |
Wednesday, May 25 @ | 12 - 2 pm |
Wednesday, June 22 @ | 2 - 4 pm |
Wednesday, July 20 @ | 2 - 4 pm |
Monday, Aug 29 @ | 12 - 2 pm |
Course Descriptions
Basic Korean - KORN 102 (001) [6 credits] - Terms 1 and 2.
An introduction to modern spoken and written Korean, with an emphasis on the colloquial, spoken language. Designed primarily for students with little or no prior background in Korean. This course provides a solid foundation in the pronunciation, script, basic vocabulary, and basic sentence patterns of modern colloquial Korean. By the end of the course, students will be able to discuss everyday topics in simple Korean.
Text: King and Yeon. Elementary Korean
Basic Korean Grammar - KORN 104 (001) [6 credits] - Terms 1 and 2. Emphasis on grammar, writing and reading. For heritage learners and students with prior background in spoken Korean. Prepares students for Korean 300.
Intermediate Korean - KORN 200 (001) [6 credits] - Terms 1 and 2.
Continuing training in basic spoken and written Korean, with an emphasis on the colloquial, spoken language. The course assumes a basic reading knowledge of the Korean script, and a knowledge of the vocabulary and patterns introduced in Korean 102. This course provides further training in the basic vocabulary and sentence patterns of modern colloquial Korean, but provides students with more sophisticated vocabulary and patterns. Students also learn to write simple compositions. Some use of authentic Korean video. Prerequisite: KORN 102 or its equivalent.
Text: King and Yeon. Continuing Korean
Readings in Korean Topics - KORN 300 (001) [6 credits] - Terms 1 and 2.
Building on the vocabulary and patterns learned in Korean 102 and 200, this course introduces more advanced vocabulary and patterns from the spoken language. In addition, approximately a third of the course is devoted to introducing 250-300 Chinese characters in their Korean readings with a view to vocabulary building. Students will sample elementary mixed script texts on aspects of Korean culture, customs, and contemporary life. A final aspect of the course is the use of authentic video materials and continued practice with short written compositions. This course is also appropriate for students of Korean ethnic background with some home knowledge of, and/or Saturday school experience with Korean who are deemed over-qualified for KORN 104. Prerequisite: KORN 104, KORN 200 or permission of the instructor(s).
Text: Korea University's Han'gugo 3 plus supplementary materials.