Cornell University

Provided Programs&Courses

Undergraduate

1. Program (Korea-related degree offered) : Minor in East Asian Studies
   1. Korea-related Courses : KOREA 1101 Elementary Korean I
      • Courses Remarks - In this course, students will learn the Korean writing system and basic language skills. Designed to acquire the 4 skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), students will also become familiar with Korean culture. Basic knowledge of Korean grammar, vocabulary, expressions and cultural points will be given during the lecture; students will have an opportunity to practice the learned knowledge in sections.
   2. Korea-related Courses : KOREA 1109 Elementary Korean Reading and Writing I
      • Courses Remarks - For Korean heritage students who have limited Korean Language background and need formal training. Students will review and strengthen their grasp of basic areas of grammar, build vocabulary through various readings and idiomatic expressions. Structured reading and writing skills will be introduced and practiced.
   3. Korea-related Courses : KOREA 2201 Intermediate Korean I
      • Courses Remarks - For students who have learned basic Korean skills and would like to develop higher skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing that are grammatically accurate and pragmatically appropriate. Idiomatic expressions will be introduced and various authentic materials are integrated in this course to expose students to different aspects of Korean culture.
   4. Korea-related Courses : KOREA 2209 Intermediate Korean Reading and Writing I
      • Courses Remarks - For Korean heritage students with Intermediate-high level of listening and speaking skills, and intermediate-low level of reading and writing skills. Students will continue to build the four language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the advanced level. Students will review and strengthen their grasp of intermediate level of grammar, and build vocabulary through various readings, idiomatic expressions, and Chinese characters.
   5. Korea-related Courses : KOREA 3301 High Intermediate Korean I
      • Courses Remarks - Students will refine intermediate linguistic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in everyday conversation in order to reach the academic level of Korean. Various genres (Korean dramas, movies, k-pop, short stories, newspaper articles, etc.) will be introduced to be able to reach the advanced level of Korean.
   6. Korea-related Courses : KOREA 4401 Advanced Korean I
      • Courses Remarks - Students will expand the four language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the high advanced level through various readings, discussion and composition. Idiomatic phrases with Hanja and topic-related authentic materials will be covered as well.

Graduate

1. Program (Korea-related degree offered) : Master of Arts in East Asian Studies
   • Programs Remarks - The Master of Arts in East Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary degree designed for those who wish to pursue careers in such fields as international banking, business, diplomacy, journalism, law, or secondary education, as well as for those who plan to seek admission to a Ph.D. program in a specific discipline but who lack the necessary background in language or area studies.