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  • CAS LK 383: Modern Korean Culture through Cinema (in English translation)
    Introduction to Korean Cinema from the early 20th century to the present. Discussion and essays on ethics of representation, colonialism, wars, state violence against citizens, psychological violence, sexual violence. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking.
    • Aesthetic Exploration
    • Critical Thinking
    • Ethical Reasoning
  • CAS LK 400: T:KOR LANG&LIT
    T:KOR LANG&LIT
  • CAS LK 410: Korean Conversation and Discourse
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLK312) or consent of instructor. - Introduction to linguistic, cultural, and conversational features of the Korean language. Students collect, transcribe, and analyze spoken-Korean data, gaining both a deeper understanding of Korean conversation and discourse norms and increased language proficiency at advanced levels or higher. Effective Spring 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Critical Thinking, Research and Information Literacy.
    • Critical Thinking
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
    • Research and Information Literacy
  • CAS LK 430: Novels of Joseon Korea
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLK311 & CASLK312) - An advanced Korean language course focusing on understanding and interpreting three major novels of the mid-to-late Joseon era of Korea in their historical context. Opportunities for creative and expository writing.
    • Creativity/Innovation
  • CAS LK 440: Korean Conversation and Composition through Media
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLK312) or consent of instructor. - Intensive practice of both oral and written forms of Korean. Survey of important cultural, social, political, and economic issues in Korea as portrayed in films, television, and periodicals. Development of effective written and spoken communication. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Ethical Reasoning, Social Inquiry I.
    • Digital/Multimedia Expression
    • Ethical Reasoning
    • Social Inquiry I
  • CAS LK 441: Advanced Korean: Issues in Korean Society
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLK312) or consent of instructor. - Reading, discussion, and writing about current and historical events in Korea, Korean literature in historical context, recent political and economic reports, and cultural analysis of Korean society. Course is conducted in Korean.
  • CAS LK 450: Topics in Advanced Korean
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLK 312) or consent of instructor. - May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
  • CAS LK 460: Korean Translation
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120). - Through training in translating from Korean into English, the course enhances knowledge of Korean language and culture and improves English writing as well as deepening the understanding of what is involved in translating one language into another. Students collaboratively translate a short-story by a South Korean author. In the Fall semester of 2024, this author participates in a workshop with the students and takes part in a public reading of the jointly prepared translation, to be published. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing- Intensive Course, Aesthetic Exploration.
    • Aesthetic Exploration
    • Writing-Intensive Course
  • CAS LK 470: Topics in Korean Literature and Culture
    Topics and prerequisites vary. May be repeated for credit if topics are different.
  • CAS LK 475: Major Authors in Korean Literature
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120) - Closely examines major authors in Korean literature through their representative works in English translation. Students analyze each author's writing style, themes, and characters while exploring various theoretical questions, institutional practices, and cultural praxes regarding literary authors and authorship. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Aesthetic Exploration.
    • Aesthetic Exploration
    • Writing-Intensive Course
  • CAS LK 480: Readings in Korean Literature
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: two 300-level Korean language courses (CAS LK 311, LK 312, LK 313, and LK 316), or consent of instructor. - Topics vary. Closely examines original texts of Korean literature published since the early 20th century to deepen knowledge of Korean language and to develop critical thinking skills. Readings and discussions in Korean.
  • CAS LK 491: Directed Study: Korean
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: consent of department and CAS Advising. - Application form available in the WLL Department.
  • CAS LK 492: Directed Study: Korean
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: consent of department and CAS Advising. - Application form available in the WLL Department.
  • CAS LK 500: T:KOR LANG&LIT
    T:KOR LANG&LIT

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