Korean in Action: Exploring Media

3 credits · Undergraduate

Korean in Action is a 3-credit course for upper-beginner learners who want to improve their Korean through contemporary media. Using authentic materials such as K-pop, dramas, documentaries, webtoons, and online content, the course builds vocabulary, strengthens listening and reading skills, and deepens understanding of modern Korean usage and culture. Students learn informal, conversational language through guided reading, vocabulary work, and speaking tasks, while exploring cultural themes and social trends. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand and analyze media texts, use modern expressions, recognize key cultural themes, enhance comprehension, and communicate more naturally in Korean.