MLL 171 - Elementary Korean I: Language & Humanities

Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-C2
The first semester of a one-year sequence in elementary Korean. An introduction to the basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. A communicative approach to the acquisition of the language with emphasis on the appreciation of the culture.

Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous, or Online-Synchronous.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-C2 - Lower Division Humanities
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Recognize the fundamental phonetic components and intonations in Korean and pronounce words and sentences with a reasonable level of precision
Read and comprehend simple written materials by using the combinations of the Korean Alphabet “Hangeul”
Compose basic words, expressions, and sentences using the Korean writing system
Attain an understanding of the fundamental grammatical patterns in Korean sentences
Engage in brief conversations on daily life subjects like greetings, places, time, numbers, and activities by using culturally appropriate expressions (C2-1,2, 3)
Examine and understand diverse elements of Korean culture, beliefs, history, and identity (C2-1, 2, 3,)
Explore and gain deeper insights into the educational aspects and cultural identity in Korea and the Korean-American community in the United States (C2- 1,2, 3)

C2. Humanities Learning Outcomes

Show appreciation for the humanities using their intellect, imagination, sensibility, and sensitivity;
develop their affective and cognitive faculties through studying great works reflecting the rich diversity of human imagination and/or inquiry; and
engage in critical self-reflection relating themes in the humanities to the students’ own lives.