Business Communication in Korean
Term
Subject Area
Course Number
KORN 281 680
Course Code
KORN281680
Course Key
74081
Schedule
Day(s)
Tuesday
Thursday
Time
3:30pm-5:00pm
3:30pm-5:00pm
Instructor
Prerequisites
completion of KORN112, 132 or equivalent proficiency
Primary Program
Secondary Program
Course Description
This course is designed to help students improve their Korean language
proficiency by learning essential communication skills necessary to engage in
business in Korea. Students will also develop their knowledge of and
competence in Korean business culture and practice. The course objectives
include: (1) to learn essential business terms, advanced grammar structures
and communication strategies in business transactions; (2) to learn Korean
business customs and culture, work norms, and business etiquette that students
need to successfully communicate in a Korean business context. Topics include
job application, business correspondence and reports, discussion and
presentation in business meetings, communication styles and strategies in
business contexts, current business culture, etc. Upon completion of this
course, students are expected to obtain the Intermediate Mid/High level of
proficiency based on the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages) proficiency scale. This course is offered through the Penn
Language Center.
proficiency by learning essential communication skills necessary to engage in
business in Korea. Students will also develop their knowledge of and
competence in Korean business culture and practice. The course objectives
include: (1) to learn essential business terms, advanced grammar structures
and communication strategies in business transactions; (2) to learn Korean
business customs and culture, work norms, and business etiquette that students
need to successfully communicate in a Korean business context. Topics include
job application, business correspondence and reports, discussion and
presentation in business meetings, communication styles and strategies in
business contexts, current business culture, etc. Upon completion of this
course, students are expected to obtain the Intermediate Mid/High level of
proficiency based on the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages) proficiency scale. This course is offered through the Penn
Language Center.
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