The Korean language unlocks the door to its rich and varied culture and traditions, whether you’re interested in The Korean Wave of Kpop, dramas, and television shows or if you want to explore its art, literature, dance, architecture, and cuisine. In addition to their pop culture, Korea has a powerful economy and geopolitical importance. With more than 70 million speakers in the world, the Korean language is a useful tool for travel, for international business, and for opening your mind up to new ways of seeing the world!
Whether NYU Shanghai is your home campus or study away site, you can begin or continue your Korean studies in our small, dynamic, immersive class settings. Our Korean program provides students the opportunity to begin or continue their studies at the elementary and intermediate levels, and prepares students for advanced coursework at the Department of East Asian Studies in Washington Square. See a complete list of course offerings below.
Prerequisites: None | Credits: 4 | Meeting frequency: four times a week | Offered every semester
This is the first semester of Korean, open to students with little to no experience in Korean language study. It is designed to introduce the Korean language and alphabet, Hangul, and provides a solid foundation in all aspects of the language, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students study the language's orthographic and phonetic systems, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary within social and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: None. Fulfillment: General elective.
Prerequisites: KORN-SHU 5 | Credits: 4 | Meeting frequency: four times a week | Offered every semester
This is the second semester of Korean, open to students who have completed Elementary Korean I (or the equivalent), or by placement exam. It is designed to reinforce the Korean language and alphabet, Hangul, and provides a solid foundation in all aspects of the language, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students study the language's orthographic and phonetic systems, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary within social and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: Elementary Korean I (KORN-SHU 5) or the equivalent, or by placement exam . Fulfillment: General elective.