KOR 4002/4500/8003 is designed for advanced-level students of Korean who wish to enrich their knowledge of Korean language and culture through different genres of Korean literature. This semester, we will focus on popular Korean multimedia expressions, particularly Webtoon Navillera, and the beloved Drama When Life Gives You Tangerines.
The entire course, including presentations and class discussions, will be conducted in Korean, offering an immersive learning experience. Whether you're posting on Discussions on Canvas or participating in group discussions, everything will be 100% in Korean – no other languages are allowed. Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Korean media and expand your language skills like never before.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Advance their reading proficiency in Korean across different genres.
- recognize traditional Korean values found in authentic selected reading materials
- compare and contrast perspectives of the Korean people from eras
- analyze reading materials critically and recognize persuasive strategies in Korean writing
- create ‘persuasive writing pieces in the format of ‘voice’ and a book report.
- demonstrate increased target language vocabulary and professional skills and knowledge in academic discipline or chosen field of specialization
Textbook: Webtoon Navillera Vol. 3~5 (https://shorturl.at/viDZO)
Method of Evaluation
- Reading/Watching & Posting: 20%
- Pop Quizzes: 20%
- Participation: 15%
- Presentation: 15%
- Final Project: 30%
- Total: 100%
- Extra Credit: Perfect attendance (+2%)
Grade Scale: A (90–100%), B (80–89%), C (70–79%), D (60–69%), F (below 60%)
Reading/Watching & Posting (20%)
For each required reading/watching, post one thoughtful paragraph on Discussions (undergraduate: 6–8 sentences; graduate: 8–10 sentences) including:
- Brief summary (1–2 sentences) – 6/25 pts
- Personal insights (2–3 sentences) – 10/25 pts
- Supplementary resource (URL with hyperlink + brief explanation) – 3/25 pts
- Relevant question (1–2 sentences) – 3/25 pts
- Response to one classmate’s question (1–2 sentences) – 3/25 pts
Resources and questions must be original (not previously posted). Check spelling/grammar before submitting.
Pop Quizzes (20%)
Given at the very beginning of most class sessions to verify advance reading of assigned material and timely completion/submission of online homework. Essential for active participation. No make-ups for absences.
Participation (15%)
Active engagement required: speak at least once per class (e.g., group summary, asking/answering questions). Full points depend on thorough preparation.
Presentation (15%)
- Grading: Posting deadline (20%), Content (summary + supplementary materials, 60%), Delivery (20%).
Final Project (30%)
- Choose a topic from Navillera or When Life Gives You Tangerines and post on Announcements by April 10, 11:59 pm.
- Submit YouTube video link via email by May 1, 11:59 pm.
- Grading: Submission deadline (10%), Content (summary + supplementary materials, 50%), Delivery (20%), Minimum length (undergraduate: 5 min; graduate: 7 min, 20%).
Your presence in each class is vital to your learning experience. You may miss up to two classes without
any impact on your grade. However, every additional absence beyond these two will reduce your final grade by 2 percentage points. Arriving more than 5 minutes late or leaving early counts as a half absence, and two such instances equal one full absence. If you must miss a class, please notify me beforehand.
Should you have a valid reason (like a medical issue) for missing more than three classes, alternative assignments will be provided.
Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. All work submitted must be original and properly cited. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in immediate consequences as outlined in the university's academic integrity policy.
This is a Core IMPACTS course that is part of the Arts, Humanities & Ethics area.
Core IMPACTS refers to the core curriculum, which provides students with essential knowledge in foundational academic areas. This course will help master course content, and support students’ broad academic and career goals.
This course should direct students toward a broad Orienting Question:
- How do I interpret the human experience through creative, linguistic and philosophical works?
Completion of this course should enable students to meet the following Learning Outcome:
- Students will effectively analyze and interpret the meaning, cultural significance and ethical implications of literary/philosophical texts or of works in the visual/performing arts.
Course content, activities and exercises in this course should help students develop the following Career-Ready Competencies:
- Ethical Reasoning
- Information Literacy
- Intercultural Competence