Emphasizing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, the language program’s balanced and thorough approach instills in the student a greater understanding and appreciation for Korean culture. Korean language courses extend over a semester of twelve sessions. Instructors are experienced Korean language teachers with university affiliations.
Class size is limited to allow more interaction with the instructor and other students. Classes are offered throughout the year in five sequential levels from basic to advanced.
- Spring Session, January 26 – April 13, 2009
All levels meet once a week. A detailed schedule, including class dates and meeting times will be posted on The Korea Society's website in early-December and registration for the Spring Session will begin at that time.
- Summer Session I, May 11 – June 17, 2009 (*a make-up class will be held for Memorial Day 5/25)
All levels meet twice a week. A detailed schedule, including class dates and meeting times will be posted on The Korea Society's website in early-April and registration for the Summer Session I will begin at that time.
- Summer Session II, July 6 – August 12, 2009
All levels meet twice a week. A detailed schedule, including class dates and meeting times will be posted on The Korea Society's website in early-April and registration for the Summer Session II will begin at that time.
- Fall Session, September 21 – December 14, 2009 (*no class the week of 11/26 in observance of Thanksgiving)
All levels meet once a week. A detailed schedule, including class dates and meeting times will be posted on The Korea Society's website in early-August and registration for the Fall Session will begin at that time.
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Upcoming Classes – Summer I & II 2009
The Korea Society’s Korean Language Program offers language learning opportunities ranging from beginning to advanced Korean.
The Korea Society's Korean Language Program offers six levels of Korean, from beginning to advanced, emphasizing conversation, listening, reading and writing. Two sections of Beginning I Korean are being offered this semester. Currently only one daytime class is available, all other classes are offered in the evening. All classes meet for a total of 21 classroom hours. All teachers are native Korean speakers with extensive teaching experience. Korean Language Program discounts are available to all members of The Korea Society; one year membership is included in the tuition cost for all nonmembers.
To learn more about language classes, please call Rebecca Brabant at (212) 759-7525, ext. 326.
Summer I 2009 : May 11 – June 17
Summer II 2009 : July 6 – August 12
Tuition: All six levels of Korean language classes for one hour and 45 minutes, as 21 hour courses: $400, The Korea Society members $375.
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Note: Due to the strong demand for our language classes, a limited number spaces will be allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Complete the form below to submit an application. If accepted, you receive a confirmation e-mail from The Korea Society. Your credit card will not be charged until that confirmation is sent. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Elementary conversation, basic vocabulary, simple sentence structure and hangul (the Korean alphabet) are taught.
(For absolute beginner students with no prior Korean language experience)
Instructor: Eunjung Ji
Tuesdays Thursdays, 7:45 – 9:30 PM (21 hour course)
Text: Active Korean 1 (w/CD) by Seoul National University Language Institute, Publisher: Munjin Media
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Elementary conversation, basic vocabulary, simple sentence structure and hangul (the Korean alphabet) are taught.
(For absolute beginner students with no prior Korean language experience)
Instructor: Sunhee Song
Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM (21 hour course)
Text: Active Korean 1 (w/CD) by Seoul National University Language Institute, Publisher: Munjin Media
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Students must recognize hangul (the Korean alphabet). Mastery of basic conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, and sentence structure are the focus of this course.
(Prerequisite: Introductory Korean I or Placement Exam)
Instructor: Eunjung Ji
Tuesdays Thursdays, 6 – 7:45 PM (21 hour course)
Text: Active Korean 2 (w/CD) by Seoul National University Language Institute, Publisher: Munjin Media
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Students must comfortably recognize hangul (the Korean alphabet). This level focuses on expanding vocabulary, improving speaking and listening skills and promote fluency in everyday conversation.
(Prerequisite: Beginning 2 or Placement Exam)
Instructor: Sunhee Song
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 – 7:45 PM (21 hour course)
Text: Sogang Korean 2A (2 Books + 1 CD) by Korean Language Education Center, Sogang University, Publisher: Sogang University Press |
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Students must know hangul (the Korean alphabet). Along with conversation and additional grammatical points, students expand vocabulary and additionally focus on improving reading and writing.
(Prerequisite: Intermediate 1 or Placement Exam)
Instructor: Sunhee Song
Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:45 – 9:30 PM (21 hour course)
Text: Sogang Korean 2B (2 Books + 1 CD) by Korean Language Education Center, Sogang University, Publisher: Sogang University Press |
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Students continue to learn essential grammatical patterns to achieve effective communication skills. Students learn various interactive communication (conversation and writing) skills and create complex sentences, through in class activities and homework.
(Prerequisite: Intermediate 2 or Placement Exam)
Instructor: Ji-Young Jung
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 – 7:45 PM (21 hour course)
Text: Sogang Korean 3A (2 Books + 1 CD) by Korean Language Education Center, Sogang University, Publisher: Sogang University Press |
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Designed for those who have mastered basic grammar and sentence patterns. Development of speaking and listening skills is the focal point of this level. Speaking is highlighted through discussion, role playing and informal presentations. Writing is also encouraged.
(Prerequisite: Advanced 1 or Placement Exam)
Instructor: Ji-Young Jung
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:45 – 9:30 PM (21 hour course)
Text: Sogang Korean 3B (2 Books + 1 CD) by Korean Language Education Center, Sogang University, Publisher: Sogang University Press |
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Korean Studies