Why learn Korean?
If you're ready to learn an Asian language, try Korean. The Korean alphabet (Hangul) has a unique way of organizing its simple alphabet making it easy to learn. Learning the language can open future opportunities both professional and personal while gaining an appreciation of other cultures.
Courses offered
Below is an example of the courses and term offered during the year. Refer to the OSU Ecampus Schedule of Classes for current schedule information.
First-year Korean language courses (4 credits each)
| Course # | Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR 111 | ✓ | |||
| KOR 112 | ✓ | |||
| KOR 113 | ✓ |
Second-year Korean language courses (4 credits each)
| Course # | Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR 211 | ✓ | |||
| KOR 212 | ✓ | |||
| KOR 213 | ✓ |
Note: The Ecampus schedule of classes includes available courses for the current term and up to three future terms. Class offerings are continually updated and may be added, removed, or rescheduled without notice. Check back frequently for current information.
Students who complete first and second year of Korean will be able to:
- Engage in simple to paragraph length discourse related to routine tasks and social needs.
- Comprehend some connected featuring description and narration.
- Write composition and summaries of daily lives and social needs.
- Identify and analyze components of Korean culture and compare/contrast of them with their own.
Korean courses are developed and taught by Oregon State faculty within the Department of World Languages and Cultures and all course material is delivered through multimedia instruction coupled with realistic learning objectives. Students will interact with their classmates through online discussion boards and interactive content to gain competency communicating in Korean. Online students receive the same curriculum and transcripts as our on-campus students.
Transfer your credits
All students enrolled in Oregon State Ecampus classes pay in-state tuition, making online classes affordable and flexible. It is important to note that Oregon State University runs on a quarter system. If you are transferring credits be sure to confirm the transfer policy of your home institution. Learn more about transferring credits.
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Important dates
See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.
Program details
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long.
† Cost per credit is calculated using tuition per credit for the current academic year. It does not include associated fees, course materials, textbook expenses, and other expenses related to courses.
‡ You can complete all courses 100% online. Some courses may require proctored exams in your local area.
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