VIET0100 - Beginning Vietnamese I

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Beginning Vietnamese I
Term
2025C
Subject area
VIET
Section number only
401
Section ID
VIET0100401
Course number integer
100
Meeting times
TR 3:30 PM-5:29 PM
Level
undergraduate
Instructors
Hanh Thi Hong Nguyen
Description
VIET 0100/5100 is the first part of a two-semester introductory course for students who have little or no prior knowledge of Vietnamese language. The course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, including the use of tones, through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Synchronous and asynchronous activities will include projects, and students are required to work on their own and collaboratively. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and read and write short paragraphs. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends, and relatives, and talk about past and future events. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of Vietnam’s history and culture. Vietnamese is the language of instruction with the exception occasional quick explanation in English.
Course number only
0100
Cross listings
VIET5100401
Use local description
No

KORN6070 - Advanced Topics in Korean Language and Culture I

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
680
Title (text only)
Advanced Topics in Korean Language and Culture I
Term
2025C
Subject area
KORN
Section number only
680
Section ID
KORN6070680
Course number integer
6070
Meeting times
MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM
Level
graduate
Instructors
Hyesun Jang
Description
This class aims to expand and deepen students’ understanding and knowledge related to various aspects of the Korean language and culture. Students will consolidate and further sophisticate their expertise in the Korean language and culture to achieve professional language proficiency while engaging in discussions, debates, mini-research, and presentations on a wide range of topics covering the Korean language, contemporary life, and culture. Special emphasis will be given to how the Korean language is structured, how cultural practices are reflected in the way language is used, and how interpersonal relationships are built and negotiated through the use of language. As such, the course is organized into the following two parts: (1) Analysis of the Korean language in various genres and media sources and (2) Examination of critical issues related to the Korean language and culture and development of one’s own stance on the given issues. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to reach the Advanced High Level (according to the ACTFL’s proficiency guidelines).
Course number only
6070
Cross listings
KORN1070680
Use local description
No

KORN5870 - Current Korean Media I

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
680
Title (text only)
Current Korean Media I
Term
2025C
Subject area
KORN
Section number only
680
Section ID
KORN5870680
Course number integer
5870
Meeting times
TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM
Level
graduate
Instructors
Hyobin Won
Description
Offered through the Penn Language Center. This course aims to develop a deeper understanding of the contemporary Korean society through critical analysis of language use and viewpoints expressed in various types of media including the internet, TV, films and newspapers. This course will provide students with a rich opportunity to relate what they have learned in previous Korean language courses to the larger context of Korean culture and society. The course is conducted entirely in Korean and utilizes both written and audiovisual materials to develop students' reading/listening comprehension and critical thinking. The course also involves in-depth class discussion and writing short compositions to enhance conversation and writing skills.
Course number only
5870
Cross listings
KORN0870680
Use local description
No

KORN5700 - Advanced Korean

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Advanced Korean
Term
2025C
Subject area
KORN
Section number only
401
Section ID
KORN5700401
Course number integer
5700
Meeting times
TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM
Level
graduate
Instructors
Hyesun Jang
Description
This course aims to develop an in-depth understanding of Korean culture and society through the analysis of spoken and written Korean discourse. Students will engage with key sociolinguistic concepts of politeness, hierarchy, solidarity, power, age, and gender, and enhance their advanced vocabulary and grammar. Students will also develop their abilities in conversation management, self-presentation, socialization, and sense of socio-cultural appropriateness, and gain a better understanding of how native speakers' cultural practices are reflected in language use and how interpersonal relationships are built and maintained through language.
Course number only
5700
Cross listings
KORN0700401
Use local description
No

KORN5560 - Business Communication in Korean

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
680
Title (text only)
Business Communication in Korean
Term
2025C
Subject area
KORN
Section number only
680
Section ID
KORN5560680
Course number integer
5560
Meeting times
MW 3:30 PM-4:59 PM
Level
graduate
Instructors
Haewon Cho
Description
Offered through the Penn Language Center. This course is designed to help students improve their Korean language proficiency by learning essential communication skills necessary to engage in business in Korea. Students will also develop their knowledge of and competence in Korean business culture and practice. The course objectives include: (1) to learn essential business terms, advanced grammar structures and communication strategies in business transactions; (2) to learn Korean business customs and culture, work norms, and business etiquette that students need to successfully communicate in a Korean business context. Topics include job application, business correspondence and reports, discussion and presentation in business meetings, communication styles and strategies in business contexts, current business culture, etc.
Course number only
5560
Cross listings
KORN0560680
Use local description
No

KORN5500 - High Intermediate Korean I

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
High Intermediate Korean I
Term
2025C
Subject area
KORN
Section number only
401
Section ID
KORN5500401
Course number integer
5500
Meeting times
TR 3:30 PM-4:59 PM
Level
graduate
Instructors
Haewon Cho
Description
This course aims to develop functional proficiency in Korean at the intermediate-high level. Students will develop competence in fluency, grammatical accuracy and socio-linguistic/cultural appropriateness through a variety of activities and assignments. In addition, students will learn to communicate using more sophisticated grammatical structures and advanced vocabulary on various topics. The development of each of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) is equally emphasized.
Course number only
5500
Cross listings
KORN0500401
Use local description
No

KORN5300 - Intermediate Korean I

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
402
Title (text only)
Intermediate Korean I
Term
2025C
Subject area
KORN
Section number only
402
Section ID
KORN5300402
Course number integer
5300
Meeting times
MW 3:30 PM-5:29 PM
Level
graduate
Description
This is a continuation of Elementary Korean II. This course is designed to develop students' Korean language proficiency to the intermediate-low level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Authentic materials, as well as various student-centered activities that are highly contextualized in everyday interactions will be used. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to present and exchange information on a variety of topics such as weather, fashion, travel, mailing, housing, public transportation, and shopping.
Course number only
5300
Cross listings
KORN0300402
Use local description
No

KORN5300 - Intermediate Korean I

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Intermediate Korean I
Term
2025C
Subject area
KORN
Section number only
401
Section ID
KORN5300401
Course number integer
5300
Meeting times
W 12:00 PM-12:59 PM
TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM
Level
graduate
Description
This is a continuation of Elementary Korean II. This course is designed to develop students' Korean language proficiency to the intermediate-low level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Authentic materials, as well as various student-centered activities that are highly contextualized in everyday interactions will be used. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to present and exchange information on a variety of topics such as weather, fashion, travel, mailing, housing, public transportation, and shopping.
Course number only
5300
Cross listings
KORN0300401
Use local description
No

KORN5220 - Korean for Heritage Speakers I

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
402
Title (text only)
Korean for Heritage Speakers I
Term
2025C
Subject area
KORN
Section number only
402
Section ID
KORN5220402
Course number integer
5220
Meeting times
MW 12:00 PM-1:29 PM
T 12:00 PM-12:59 PM
Level
graduate
Instructors
Hyobin Won
Description
This course is designed for heritage speakers who have a strong background in everyday Korean. This course focuses on enhancing linguistic accuracy (spelling, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation) and fluency (idiomatic and figurative expressions, narrative structure, discursive practice) in both spoken and written Korean, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of Korean culture. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and participate in Korea-related communities more meaningfully. This course and its subsequent course KORN0420 complete the College language requirement.
Course number only
5220
Cross listings
KORN0220402
Use local description
No

KORN5220 - Korean for Heritage Speakers I

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Korean for Heritage Speakers I
Term
2025C
Subject area
KORN
Section number only
401
Section ID
KORN5220401
Course number integer
5220
Meeting times
T 10:15 AM-11:14 AM
MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM
Level
graduate
Instructors
Hyobin Won
Description
This course is designed for heritage speakers who have a strong background in everyday Korean. This course focuses on enhancing linguistic accuracy (spelling, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation) and fluency (idiomatic and figurative expressions, narrative structure, discursive practice) in both spoken and written Korean, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of Korean culture. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to express themselves more accurately and participate in Korea-related communities more meaningfully. This course and its subsequent course KORN0420 complete the College language requirement.
Course number only
5220
Cross listings
KORN0220401
Use local description
No