Korean
Korean: Level 1
Credit:1 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Description:Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures in level 1. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing- with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Students begin to explore and study the themes of Personal and Family Life, School Life, Social Life, and Community Life.
Korean: Level 2
Credit:1 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Korean 1 or permission of instructor
Course Description:Students continue to develop proficiency in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in writing. They learn to function in real-life situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples. Students continue to explore as they study the POS themes of Home Life, Student Life, Leisure Time, and Vacation and Travel.
Korean: Level 3
Credit:1 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Korean 2 or equivalency test
Course Description:Students continue to develop and refine their proficiency in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. They communicate using more complex language structures on a variety of topics moving from concrete to more abstract concepts. At this level students comprehend the main ideas of the authentic materials that they read and hear and are able to identify significant details when the topics are familiar. Students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them while studying the POS themes of My Memories, Teen Life, My Future, Conservation & Ecology, and Literature and Media.
Korean: Level 4 HN
Credit:1 (weighted +.5) Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:Korean 3 or equivalency test
Course Description:During this course students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes and topics: Heritage and Culture, Social Issues, Consumerism, Technology and Innovations, World Health and Environment.
Korean: Level 5 HN
Credit:1 (weighted +.5) Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:Korean 4 or equivalency test
Course Description:Students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes and topics: Heritage and Culture, Social Issues, Consumerism, Technology and Innovations, World Health and Environment.
Korean for Careers HN
Credit:1 (weighted +.5) Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:Korean 3 or equivalency test
Course Description:This course builds language and intercultural competence toward career readiness for a variety of professional settings after high school. Students will study targeted vocabulary, professional communication strategies, and cultural insights specific to various professional fields, such as public service, health and medical sciences, business administration and marketing, technology and engineering, and industrial trades. This course also provides practical job preparation, including guidance on writing professional resumes and preparing for interviews. This course encourages students to consider how their language skills can serve as a valuable asset for whatever career path they decide to pursue.
