Introduction to Korean Language
East Asian Languages & Culture · 3 hrs Lecture | 1 hrs Lab
Offered: Fall/Winter Only, Every Year
EALC-1300 prerequisites
Taking EALC-1300 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly, and opens 2 once their own follow-ons are counted.
- EALC-2301Intermediate Korean I
Where EALC-1300 counts
Counts toward 4 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course introduces students to the modern Korean language. The aim of this course is to provide a solid base in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through speaking, listening, writing and reading exercises. Students are introduced to the Korean characters known as Hangul. In addition to providing the basis for further research in East Asian Languages and Cultures, the course is of interest to a variety of students from various disciplines interested in acquiring basic Korean language skills.
Requisite courses
EALC-1300L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and REL-2040.
Note
Native speakers of Korean or students who have standing in Korean 40S are not eligible to take this course.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.