LANG3018 - Sounds of Korea

Course Description

Individuals who are seeking to learn the Korean Language.  This course offers a fun and unique way to learn about the Korean culture and the language.

Course Description:

This course incorporates the use of traditional and contemporary K-song lyrics as a method to learn basic Korean language and grammar.  This course is appropriate for all ages.  The recommended prerequisite is K102-Elementary Korean II or the equivalent.

The instructor will assess participants by:

• Observing participants as they practice Korean traditional and contemporary songs.
• Evaluating participants as they present the cultural background for song choices.

By the end of the program, participants will: (Student Learning Outcomes)

• Practice speaking Korean through the learning of song lyrics.
• Sing Korean traditional and contemporary songs.
• Present the cultural background of their song choices.

Course Outline

The following is the outline for this 16-hour course:

• Introduction to Korean culture & music
• Traditional Korean song lyrics
• Contemporary K-song lyrics

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will: (Student Learning Outcomes)

• Practice speaking Korean through the learning of song lyrics.
• Sing Korean traditional and contemporary songs.
• Present the cultural background of their song choices.

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability so that we may coordinate the accommodations you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in ‘Ilima 107, ph.734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the KCC Deaf Center at ph. 734-9210 (V), 447-1379 (videophone), or email kapdeaf1@hawaii.edu.

Please note: you will need to contact Kapi’olani CC’s DSSO or Deaf Center to request accommodations in a Kapi’olani CC course even if you’ve already registered or are receiving services at another UH campus’s disability support program.

Kapi‘olani Community College Refund/Drop Policy:

100% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made 10 business days or more prior to start date of course.

50% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made 5-9 business days prior to start date of course.

0% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made less than 5 business days prior to start date of
course.