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KORA 242: Introduction to Korean Linguistics
Schedule for KORA 242
Class Time and Classroom:
Instructional Staff : Professor Robert Ramsey
Office Hours : TBA

Course Overview
KORA 242 begins with an introduction to the sound system and the grammatical structure of the modern Korean language. The structure of Hangul, and the political and linguistic issues of Korean writing and orthography, will also be covered in this early part of the course. The course then deals with the sociology of language, including effects of "globalization" and foreign vocabulary, including words from Japanese. Special attention will be paid to the so-called "Honorific System" of Korean and how that system reflects, and is used in, Korean society and interpersonal relationships. The origins of the language and its history are briefly discussed at the end of the course.
In order to take KORA 242, some prior knowledge of modern Korean is necessary; knowledge of linguistics (though useful) is not a prerequisite.

Required Text: Lee and Ramsey, The Korean Language

References and Supplementary Texts :
Martin, A Reference Grammar of Korean
Sohn, Korean

Grading:
Weekly quizzes : 30 %
Midterm : 30 %
Final Examination : 40 %