Korean

DEPT	NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	UNITS	COURSE DESCRIPTION
KOREAN	49	KOREAN INDEPENDENT STUDY	1.0 to 3.0 Units	KOREA 49 provides independent exploration to familiarize students with research techniques, career options, and special academic interests in Korean language. Emphasis shall be on individual research projects, library research, and/or preparation of research papers. There is no prescribed course content. Students develop and complete a research project approved by the sponsoring instructor and division chairperson. Note: Registration is open to any student at GCC who is currently registered for six or more units and who is admitted to Independent Study by the instructor. A student is limited to one Independent Study per semester and no more than 12 units credit toward the AA Degree or Certificate, and no more than six units per division. The units received may be acceptable for college transfer subject to the approval of the individual college. This course may be taken 3 times; a maximum of 9 units may be earned. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Corequisite: Concurrent registration in 6 or more units. Transfer Credit: CSU
KOREAN	101	BEGINNING KOREAN I	5.0 Units	KOREA 101 teaches the fundamentals of Korean grammar within a cultural context. Students are trained to pronounce Korean correctly, to acquire a small working vocabulary which they use in conversation and writing, and to read and write in the native Korean alphabet, Hangul. Note: This course is not intended for students with oral proficiency or who have attended schools where Korean was the language of instruction. Lecture 5 hours. Recommended Preparation: ESL 141. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
KOREAN	102	BEGINNING KOREAN II	5.0 Units	KOREA 102 continues to present the fundamentals of Korean grammar. Students are trained to pronounce Korean correctly, to acquire a small working vocabulary which they use in conversation and writing, and to read and write in the native Korean alphabet, Hangul. Lecture 5 hours. Prerequisite: KOREA 101 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC