Detailed course offerings (Time Schedule) are available for
KOREAN 101 First-Year Korean (5)
Elementary speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in modern Korean. Open only to students with no formal or informal background in the language. First in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between KOREAN 101; KOREAN 102; KOREAN 103 (or equivalents); and KOREAN 134. Offered: A.
KOREAN 102 First-Year Korean (5)
Elementary speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in modern Korean. Open only to students with no formal or informal background in the language. Second in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between KOREAN 101; KOREAN 102; KOREAN 103 (or equivalents); and KOREAN 134. Prerequisite: KOREAN 101. Offered: W.
KOREAN 103 First-Year Korean (5)
Elementary speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in modern Korean. Open only to students with no formal or informal background in the language. Third in a sequence of three. Maximum 15 credits allowed between KOREAN 101; KOREAN 102; KOREAN 103 (or equivalents); and KOREAN 134. Course equivalent to: KOREAN 131. Prerequisite: KOREAN 102. Offered: Sp.
KOREAN 130 International Baccalaureate (IB) Beginning Korean (5/10)
Course awarded based on International Baccalaureate (IB) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information.
KOREAN 131 International Baccalaureate (IB) Intermediate-Beginning Korean (5)
Course awarded based on International Baccalaureate (IB) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information. Course equivalent to: KOREAN 103.
KOREAN 134 First-Year Intensive Korean (15)
Covers the fundamentals of the modern Korean language. Includes Hangul, oral communication skills, and basic grammar. Presumes no initial knowledge of Korean. Equivalent to KOREAN 101, KOREAN 102, and KOREAN 103. Students with prior background must take placement test. Maximum 15 credits allowed between KOREAN 101; KOREAN 102; KOREAN 103 (or equivalents); and KOREAN 134. Offered: S.
KOREAN 145 Foreign Study: Elementary Korean (1-15, max. 20)
For participants in study abroad programs who complete elementary language courses in approved programs in Korea. Evaluation by department/faculty required.
KOREAN 201 Second-Year Korean (5) A&H
Development of further skills in the spoken and written languages. Open only to students with no formal or informal background in the language prior to first-year Korean at UW. First in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: either KOREAN 103, KOREAN 134, or interview with instructor. Offered: A.
KOREAN 202 Second-Year Korean (5) A&H
Development of further skills in the spoken and written languages. Open only to students with no formal or informal background in the language prior to first-year Korean at UW. Second in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: either KOREAN 201 or interview with instructor. Offered: W.
KOREAN 203 Second-Year Korean (5) A&H
Development of further skills in the spoken and written languages. Open only to students with no formal or informal background in the language prior to first-year Korean at UW. Third in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: either KOREAN 202 or interview with instructor. Offered: Sp.
KOREAN 204 Spoken Korean (5) A&H
The Korean language as spoken in ordinary conversational situations. Phonetic accuracy and appropriateness of idiom. May be taken any summer after completion of first-year Korean. Prerequisite: KOREAN 103.
KOREAN 230 International Baccalaureate (IB) Advanced-Beginning Korean (5-15) A&H
Course awarded based on International Baccalaureate (IB) score. Consult the Admissions Exams for Credit website for more information.
KOREAN 245 Foreign Study: Intermediate Korean (1-15, max. 20) A&H
For participants in study abroad programs who complete intermediate language courses in approved programs in Korea. Evaluation by department/faculty required.
KOREAN 301 Third-Year Korean (5) A&H
Advanced/intermediate level skills in spoken and written language. Continued oral and aural proficiency with added emphasis on ability to read simple, unedited real-life materials and write in short essay form. First in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in KOREAN 203, KOREAN 212, or KOREAN 213. Offered: A.
KOREAN 302 Third-Year Korean (5) A&H
Advanced/intermediate level skills in spoken and written language. Continued oral and aural proficiency with added emphasis on ability to read simple, unedited real-life materials and write in short essay form. Second in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in KOREAN 301. Offered: W.
KOREAN 303 Third-Year Korean (5) A&H
Advanced/intermediate level skills in spoken and written language. Continued oral and aural proficiency with added em