KOREA 2
Elementary Modern Korean
Description: Lecture, two hours; discussion, three hours. Enforced requisite: course 1 with grade of C or better or Korean placement test. Not open to students who have learned, from whatever source, enough Korean to qualify for more advanced courses. Continuation of course 1. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Winter 2020 - 최 선생님! She is a very sweet and very giggly teacher, she's so cute! She always has a smile on her face and she's very approachable! This was my first time taking her and since her last review on here was from 2017, I was a little nervous but fret not, she's still as amazing as she was since the first review was posted! I took 임 선생님 for Korean 1 so I don't know how similar the structure for 최 선생님's Korean 2 class is compared to her Korean 1 class, but there's a vocab quiz every lecture beginning the second week of the course, there are two lesson tests and one cumulative final, two in-class writing assignments and there are two oral tests. The three tests are pretty much the same as Korean 1 test reviews--she uploads the test format and possible questions she may ask on CCLE so if you just go by that, you'll be good (she's not sneaky/tricky)! The first oral test is a video dub that you do with a partner and the second oral test is a video dub you do by yourself--these are both submitted via CCLE so you don't have to present them! The writing assignments are based off of two essay prompts from the workbook, but they're alright since you just have to write a minimum of 10-13 sentences and the TAs hold in-class writing workshops so they can help you with organizing it/grammar. Homework assignments are still from the workbook and you turn the packet in during discussion. The hardest part of this class is the honorifics introduced and 최 선생님 knows this, but it can't be helped ;-; Apart from the honorifics, the course was very easy going and both 최 선생님 and her TAs were very helpful and understanding so if you are struggling, I really recommend going to their office hours!
Winter 2020 - 최 선생님! She is a very sweet and very giggly teacher, she's so cute! She always has a smile on her face and she's very approachable! This was my first time taking her and since her last review on here was from 2017, I was a little nervous but fret not, she's still as amazing as she was since the first review was posted! I took 임 선생님 for Korean 1 so I don't know how similar the structure for 최 선생님's Korean 2 class is compared to her Korean 1 class, but there's a vocab quiz every lecture beginning the second week of the course, there are two lesson tests and one cumulative final, two in-class writing assignments and there are two oral tests. The three tests are pretty much the same as Korean 1 test reviews--she uploads the test format and possible questions she may ask on CCLE so if you just go by that, you'll be good (she's not sneaky/tricky)! The first oral test is a video dub that you do with a partner and the second oral test is a video dub you do by yourself--these are both submitted via CCLE so you don't have to present them! The writing assignments are based off of two essay prompts from the workbook, but they're alright since you just have to write a minimum of 10-13 sentences and the TAs hold in-class writing workshops so they can help you with organizing it/grammar. Homework assignments are still from the workbook and you turn the packet in during discussion. The hardest part of this class is the honorifics introduced and 최 선생님 knows this, but it can't be helped ;-; Apart from the honorifics, the course was very easy going and both 최 선생님 and her TAs were very helpful and understanding so if you are struggling, I really recommend going to their office hours!
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Winter 2024 - Professor Ju was a very kind and funny professor. As a lecturer, she was engaging, but it was a bit fast as there is a lot of content to go through in the course so I think it kind of had to be that way. The discussions are much better-paced. The class environment was friendly and comfortable, starting each day with a song. Ju and the TA will know your name and will call on you randomly, so be prepared for that. Participation and attendance are mandatory for your grade, but if you miss a class, you can turn in the in-class worksheet for attendance. Grading-wise, as long as you participate and turn in your weekly assignments, you'll get an A. The midterm and final always have a practice test and a lot of the questions are ones you've already seen. Between Im/Mitsunaga (the other beginning Korean prof.) and Ju, Im is more organized in her lectures, but slightly less engaging. Ju is less organized in her lecture style, but more engaging. Both are great choices, it just depends on your learning style!
Winter 2024 - Professor Ju was a very kind and funny professor. As a lecturer, she was engaging, but it was a bit fast as there is a lot of content to go through in the course so I think it kind of had to be that way. The discussions are much better-paced. The class environment was friendly and comfortable, starting each day with a song. Ju and the TA will know your name and will call on you randomly, so be prepared for that. Participation and attendance are mandatory for your grade, but if you miss a class, you can turn in the in-class worksheet for attendance. Grading-wise, as long as you participate and turn in your weekly assignments, you'll get an A. The midterm and final always have a practice test and a lot of the questions are ones you've already seen. Between Im/Mitsunaga (the other beginning Korean prof.) and Ju, Im is more organized in her lectures, but slightly less engaging. Ju is less organized in her lecture style, but more engaging. Both are great choices, it just depends on your learning style!
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