Course Descriptions for KREN
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KREN 1470 Beginning Korean I (4) This is a unique need course. Prerequisite: None. This course is an introductory course intended for students with little or no knowledge of the language. Its aim is to present essential vocabulary and grammar, and to develop the pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills necessary for basic communication and comprehension. By the end of the semester, students are expected to master Hangul, the Korean writing system. Customs and cultural insights are presented. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603999313 |
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KREN 1471 Beginning Korean II (4) This is a unique need course. Prerequisite: Korean 1470 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. This course continues the oral practice, reading, writing, grammar and cultural studies begun in Korean 1470. Students are expected to acquire substantial amount of vocabulary and begin to deal with idiomatic language and more advanced syntax. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603999313 |
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KREN 2370 Intermediate Korean I (3) This is a unique need course. Prerequisite: Korean 1471 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. This course is designed to further develop students’ overall language proficiency and cultural knowledge through advanced reading, listening, speaking and writing exercises. Grammatical concepts are reviewed and expanded. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603999213 |
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KREN 2371 Intermediate Korean II (3) This is a unique need course. Prerequisite: Korean 2370 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. This course is a continuation of Korean 2370. The stress is on reading, composition, grammatical complexities, and intense oral practice, with continued studies of the culture. This course also concentrates on the introduction of approximately 120 Chinese characters related to Korean vocabulary words. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1603999213 |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.