Major/Minor Requirements

Korean Language and Culture Major: Refer to the EALC Major Requirements

The Korean program trains students to achieve fluency in the Korean language and to think critically about the Korean society and culture. The EALC majors in the Korean track take courses in Korean language and culture, gender, and linguistics culminating in advanced work at the 300 level. Students are strongly encouraged to begin their Korean language study during their first year at Wellesley. Students with Korean language background must take a placement test to determine their proper courses. In addition, the EALC department strongly recommends that all majors spend at least a summer or a semester studying at an approved program in Korea. 

Students entering with advanced language preparation may substitute alternate language units as necessary with departmental permission. KOR 101, KOR102, and KOR 201 may be counted toward the degree, but not toward the major. Students who have completed KOR 206, KOR 246, KOR 256, KOR 309 or the equivalent may request to do an independent study using the Korean language (KOR 350). Those who wish to do an independent study that does not require the Korean language should register for KOR 250. An advisor should be chosen from within Korean Program.

Korean Language and Culture Related Courses

AMST 212 Korean American Literature and Culture
CPLT 236/EALC 236 The Girl in Modern East Asian Culture
EALC 121 Gateways to East Asia (in English)
EALC 225 Traditional Romances of East Asia (in English)
EALC 253/THST 253 Telling Stories in China, Japan, and Korea: The Performing Tradition in East Asia
EALC 325 Traditional Romances of East Asia (in English)

Korean Language and Culture Minor

Requirements of the Minor in Korean Language and Culture

The Korean minor consists of a minimum of five units of language or non-language courses at the 200-level or above, normally including KOR 201 and KOR 202. At least one course must be a non-language course. No more than one course may have the EALC designation and the others should all have the KOR designation. Upper-level language work is highly recommended. Students must choose an advisor from within the Korean program. Only one unit may be transferred from another institution to fulfill requirements for the minor.
Students entering with advanced language preparation must still complete a year of Korean language and take three additional units, following the guidelines above.

 

 

Korean Language and Culture Related Courses

AMST 212 Korean American Literature and Culture
CPLT 236/EALC 236 The Girl in Modern East Asian Culture
EALC 121 Gateways to East Asia (in English)
EALC 225 Traditional Romances of East Asia (in English)
EALC 253/THST 253 Telling Stories in China, Japan, and Korea: The Performing Tradition in East Asia
EALC 325 Traditional Romances of East Asia (in English)