Korean

Spoken by over 75 million people in the world, Korean studies open the door to numerous opportunities. Korea is a multi-faceted country, home to up and coming pop-culture, established technology brands, and a rich history with palaces and temples across the country. By studying Korean, students gain global cultural understanding, develop communication skills, and learn to think analytically. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in study abroad programs, internships, student-centered organizations, and experiential learning opportunities through which they can practice the language and deepen their cultural understanding.

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Close Class Interaction and Engagement/Small Classes

Smaller class sizes provide a more personal environment for students to learn and participate on an individual basis with classmates and professors

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Out of Class Opportunities

Set up in affiliation with the Korean department, students can engage in various activities out of class such as Korean Help Hours or the Korean Conversation Table

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Study Abroad

Students can immerse themselves in both language and culture in exchange studies in Seoul

Korean Major/Minor

The Korean major/minor equips students with linguistic proficiency in the Korean language and cultural literacy about Korea and its place in the world.
The Korean major requires 32 credits, and the minor requires 17 credits total. 

By studying the Korean language along with Korea’s society, culture, economy, and history, students gain a profound understanding of Korea’s 5,000-year-old heritage and the rich cultural perspectives it has cultivated. This deepened worldview can inspire new ways of thinking and broaden one’s global perspective.

In addition, proficiency in Korean and cultural knowledge of Korea offers valuable advantages for careers in global industries, especially with leading companies such as Samsung, Kia, and Hyundai. It also opens pathways to becoming a North and South Korea regional specialist, an increasingly important role in today’s interconnected world.

Korea is home to world-class advancements in science and technology, with a highly skilled workforce and global influence in industries such as electronics, biotechnology, and medicine.
This growth has been driven by a national focus on research, innovation, and talent development. Studying Korean offers students the opportunity to explore this dynamic environment and understand how Korea has become a leading force on the global stage through creativity, resilience, and global engagement.

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We Offer

Close Class Interaction and Engagement/Small Classes

Out of Class Opportunities

Study Abroad

Smaller class sizes provide a more personal environment for students to learn and participate on an individual basis with classmates and professors

Set up in affiliation with the Korean department, students can engage in various activities out of class such as Korean Help Hours or the Korean Conversation Table

Students can immerse themselves in both language and culture in exchange studies in Seoul

Study Abroad Program

French Language, Literature and Culture in Tours

1

summer

1

city

9

credits

Tours is located in the beautiful Loire Valley, often called the garden of France – a region of great cultural importance, famous for its historic and architectural heritage and majestic châteaux.

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The Korean minor equips students with linguistic proficiency in the Korean language and cultural literacy about Korea and its place in the world. Students gain global cultural understanding, develop communication skills, and think analytically. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in study abroad programs, internships, student-centered organizations, and experiential learning opportunities through which they can practice the language and deepen their cultural understanding.

Placement Testing

2018 Fall Placement Test: Wednesday, August 29 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm in Wells Hall B-342

Minor Requirements (17 credits)

  1. All of the following courses (11 credits)
    1. KOR 201: Second-Year Korean I (4 cr.)
    2. KOR 202: Second-Year Korean II (4 cr.)
    3. KOR 301: Third-Year Korean I (3 cr.)
  2. Two of the following courses (6 credits)
    1. KOR 291: Special Topics in Asian Languages (3 cr.)
    2. KOR 302: Third-Year Korean II (3 cr.) 
    3. KOR 401: Fourth-Year Korean I (3 cr.)
    4. KOR 402: Fourth-Year Korean II (3 cr.) 

Other courses that contain a substantive amount of Korean or Korea-related content may be used for this requirement with approval of the Korean minor advisor. For more information about the Korean Minor, please contact our undergraduate advisor.

MSU Korean Student Association

President: Hyunna O’Sullivan
Advisor: Ok-Sook Park
Email: msukoreanstudentassociation@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msuksa.msu