Korean Language Courses

• Course Code: 01:574:304
• Course Title: Advanced Korean for Business II
• Semester(s) Offered: Spring
• Credits: 3

01:574:304 Advanced Korean for Business II 

Description: Continuation of 01:574:303 with further reading and discussion of business, culture, and society.

Number of Credits: 3

Prerequisites: 01:574:202 or equivalent.

Semesters Offered: Irregular

• Course Code: 01:574:401
• Course Title: Advanced Readings in Korean
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall
• Credits: 3

01:574:401 Advanced Readings in Korean  

This course is the first half of the Advanced Readings in Korean and it is designed for students who have finished three years of Korean courses (K101-K302) or have equivalent background in Korean language and culture. In this course, students will learn advanced vocabularies and expressions that will improve their reading comprehension skills, speaking skills and writing skills. Close readings of texts will be emphasized. Readings include Korean textbook, authentic materials as news articles, essay, and books & media related to social and historical background. Upon successful completion of this course, students will 1) achieve advanced levels of literacy skills and 2) understand Korean language, culture, society, and history.

Successful completion of the course fulfills the following Asian Languages and Cultures Departmental Learning Goals for Korean majors and minors:

• Majors in Korean will acquire in-depth knowledge of the Korean language as well as the literature and culture of Korea. Majors will be able to demonstrate oral, reading, and written proficiency in the language and develop critical skills in analyzing and interpreting literary, historical, and cultural texts. Students will acquire the literary, cultural, and linguistic competency necessary for continuing onto post-graduate study or employment requiring such cultural knowledge and/or linguistic skill. Students will learn the cultural heritage of Korea within the larger context of East Asia through a wide and coherent curriculum, which includes courses in the following humanities and social science disciplines: literature, visual culture, history, religion, language, and linguistics.
• Minors will be introduced to the cultural heritage of Korea through courses on literature, history, civilization, language, and linguistics. Minors will be able to communicate effectively (listening, speaking, and writing) in Korean and will learn critical skills in analyzing and interpreting historical and cultural materials appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. Students will achieve advanced linguistic competency and be able to demonstrate practical skills in using Korean for translation and interpretation. Students will be able to relate relevant issues to other areas in the humanities.

Course Materials: (1) Jeong H., Park, D., & Yeon, J. (2021) Integrated Korean – Advanced 1, KLEAR Textbooks in Korean Language. Honolulu: University of Hawai’i Press. [ISBN: 9780824890087]
(2) Audio Materials: http://www.kleartextbook.com [Advanced > Advanced One > Click textbook Lesson 1-7 or workbook Lesson 1-7 tab]
* You are REQUIRED to either purchase or rent (1). By the first day of Week 2, you are expected to prepare (1). IF your book does not arrive by the day, you can bring a copy of it, however, YOU are responsible for making copies.

Grading: Attendance, Readiness & Participation 10%, Vocabulary Quiz 15%, Midterm Presentation 7%, Assignments 20%, Midterms 32%, Final Project 16%

Attendance and active participation are vital to success in a language class. You are required to attend every session on time and actively participate during the session. Frequent absences will lead to difficulties in keeping up with the course.

• If your absences exceed 2 classes (3 and more absences), it will negatively affect your grade. If your absences exceed 6 classes (7 and more absences), you may fail the course. Being tardy to class or leaving class (5 minutes or more for both) early two times will count as an absence. Missing a class for more than 40 minutes will be also considered one absence.
• Absences will be excused only on a case-by-case basis and at the instructor’s discretion. Students are responsible for providing advanced notification for any absence. When advanced notification is not possible, the student must provide notification as soon as possible and the notification should include an explanation of why the notice could not be sent prior to the absence from class.
• In case you test positive for COVID-19, please inform the campus Student Health office of your positive test result and follow the university and CDC guideline. Also, please let your instructor know your quarantine and isolation schedule based on CDC calculator (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html).
• For more information, refer to University wide Covid-19 Information website (https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/faqs).
• It is YOUR responsibility to keep up with what you have missed for absences. Make-up tests or assignments will not be permitted in the case of an unexcused absence.
• If you have any concerns regarding course attendance and participation, consult your instructor in advance.
• Use of digital devices without permission will also negatively affect your grade. Digital devices must be turned off and put away during class.
  You are required to complete reading and writing assignments. Assignments include, but are not limited to, vocabulary exercise, reading comprehension questions, essay prompts and discussion questions. Also, you may be required to revise your work. Adequate grammar, vocab., and expressions level and organization skills for 400 level Korean are required. Submission details (e.g., due dates; mode of submission) will be announced in class.

You are required to give one formal presentation (midterm presentation). More information will be given in class.

There will be one vocabulary quiz for each reading (one or two per lesson). You are expected to review the vocabulary in advance and bring questions to class.

There will be two midterm exams for the course.

For your final project, you are required to give a presentation and write a paper [About 5 pages, typed, 12 (font size), double-spaced, 1-inch margin.] on your choice of a topic related to Seoul. This is not a project simply introducing attractions or places in Seoul. Rather, you should focus on issues/history/culture related to Seoul. We will have an individual meeting to discuss about your plans. More information will be given in class.

• Course Code: 01:574:402
• Course Title: Advanced Readings in Korean
• Semester(s) Offered: Spring
• Credits: 3

01:574:402 Advanced Readings in Korean 

The course is designed to help students 1) achieve advanced levels of literacy skills and 2) understand Korean language, culture, history, and literature. Reading material includes essays and news articles related to cultural, historical, and social issues in Korea. In this course, students will learn advanced vocabularies and expressions that will improve their reading comprehension skills, writing skills and speaking skills. It is divided into three sections: contemporary literature, expository writings, and rhetorical writings. Close readings of texts will be emphasized. This course is continuation of 401.

Attend class on time. Please be punctual. Being tardy to class twice or leaving class early twice will count as an absence. The instructor will often make important announcements and hand out information about assignments and exams in the first or last five minutes of class. More than two absences will result in the loss of your attendance points unless you notify the instructor prior to the day of class or provide appropriate documentation.

Keep track of the class schedules and resources. It is a student’s responsibility to be aware of all the updates and guidelines. Not knowing is not excusable. Also, it is important that you come to class thoroughly prepared.

Check the Canvas website and your email account for class emails from the instructor every day. Keep track of all the announcements and reading resources as specified on the website or in emails.

Submit all your assignments on time. Every paper and assignment must be submitted to the instructor in class as scheduled. The instructor will not accept papers by email or fax, or to give the papers to someone in the department office or the instructor’s office. Each of these is due at the beginning of class on the days noted in the course schedule. Please note that short assignments will often be assigned in class not be found on the syllabus. You will only know of the homework if you were present in class. Absence from class or being unaware of the homework/assignment is not a valid excuse for failure to complete the task.

Grading: Attendance & Participation 10%, Reading and Writing Assignments 20%, Chapter Tests 40%, Final Paper 10%, Final Exam 20%

Attendance is crucial and will be strictly checked. Any unexcused absence will adversely affect your grade. If you miss classes more than twice without prior notice or documentation, you will have penalties in your attendance score, and if you miss more than four classes, you may fail the course. It is also notable that this course is designed to achieve an interactive learning experience. Students are expected to be active contributors to the discussions and activities at each class, and participation in discussion will account for 10% of the final grade combined with attendance.

Students must submit a writing homework for each reading text. Topics and due dates are announced in class. All writing homework should be submitted in class. Also, students are required to revise their essays and resubmit them within two weeks of original submission. Adequate grammar, vocab., and expressions level and organization skills for 400 level Korean are required. Students should also submit assignments given by instructor on time. Late submission will result in partial credits.

In-class quizzes will be given to students so that they can catch up with lectures and the readings. If you miss the class, you may get risk lowering your grade by missing the quizzes. Please make sure that some quizzes may be given without prior notice. No make-up is permitted.

All the students are required to submit a paper in Korean based on the chosen/given topic. The final paper will be no longer than 4 pages double spaced.

The exam questions will consist of a series of multiple choice, short answers, and essay questions covering all the lectures, readings, and other materials given in class up to that date. You may not have any technological device such as cell phone, ipad, etc. on or near your desk. Any headwear is subject to required removal, and all ball caps, etc. must be worn backwards during test taking.

Laptops, MP3 players and cellular phones must be turned off and put away during class. You may not leave the classroom during class without the instructor’s permission. You should have done homework assignments before class to participate fully in the classroom activities. Late homework will cause deduction in Homework score. There will be no make-up for a missed quiz or test. Missing a quiz or test is the equivalent of a zero (0). Contact the instructor if your absence is justifiable. You will be asked to visit the Sakai course site for class announcements and course materials. Do not use google translator (or anything alike) for your works. Instead, use dictionary when you need to look up a vocabulary.

The final grade will be posted on Canvas: If you want to discuss your final grade with the instructor, you can contact the instructor within 24 hours after the grade is posted on Canvas. Once your final grade is submitted to University, it will never be changed.

• Course Code: 01:574:410
• Course Title: Readings in Korean Literature
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
• Credits: 3

01:574:410 Readings in Korean Literature

Description: Selections from representative literary works from premodern to the contemporary period. Exploration of major poetry, drama, and fictional narratives in the context of the historical and cultural changes.

Number of Credits: 3

Prerequisites: 01:574:302 or equivalent.

Semesters Offered: Fall

Topics: Modern Korean fiction. Development of long story which developed and flourished in the 20th century.

Expected Work: Class participation, short writing assignments and presentation

Exams: Midterm and a Final

Syllabus