Korean Language Course
* All classes are open to anyone aged 16 and up
General Infomation
Semester Structure
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Winter: TOPIK preparation class only (*no beginner's class)
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Spring: Regular semester
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Summer: Conversational classes (*no beginner's class)
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Fall: Regular semester
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Semester Schedule
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Winter: early January - early February (5 weeks)
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Spring: mid-February - late May (15 weeks)
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Summer: late June - late July (6 weeks)
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Fall: mid-August - late November (15 weeks)
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Registration Schedule
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Winter: First Tuesday of December
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Spring: Second Tuesday of January
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Summer: Last Tuesday of May
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Fall: Second Tuesday of July
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Registration Fee
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Spring/Fall Active Korean courses: $70
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Spring/Fall Certificate courses: $140
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Summer/Winter: $35
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Cancellation Policy
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Full Refund: If cancellation is requested one week before the first session
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50% Refund: If cancellation is requested before the second session
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No Refund: After the second session
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Certificate Korean Course
Levels / Schedule
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2 Levels:
Certificate Korean 1, and 2
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Class meets twice a week
(30 times per semester)
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Requirement
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Certificate Korean 1 is for beginners learning Korean for the first time
* No prior knowledge required.
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Certificate Korean 2 is for people completed Certificate Korean 1 (or who finished our Active Korean classes for more than two semesters)
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Textbook
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Electronic textbook provided (Access to the e-textbook site will be sent to the students)
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Certificates
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70% attendance & pass on an evaluation exam needed for a certificate from the Korean Government
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Completion of Certificate Korean 2 is considered equivalent to a TOPIK Level 1 certificate in Korea
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Completion of Certificate Korean 2 meet the language proficiency requirements for visa issuance by the Korean Ministry of Justice (for overseas Koreans, marriage immigrants, etc.)
Active Korean Course
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Levels / Schedule
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8 Levels:
Active Korean 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3A, 4B
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Class meets once a week
(15 times per semester)
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Tips for choosing a level
& Self-Placement test
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Active Korean 1A is beginners learning Korean for the first time.
* No prior knowledge required.
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Students (except 1A) must take the Self-placement test before sign-up.
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Level Adjustment may be suggested by the teacher before the second session
* level changes are NOT guaranteed.
Registration fee will be refunded if an alternative class is now available
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Textbook
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ACTIVE KOREAN Student Book purchase needed
*Workbook is optional, but recommend
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1A: Active Korea 1 Unit 1-4
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1B: Active Korea 1 Unit 5-9
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2A: Active Korea 2 Unit 1-5
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2B: Active Korea 2 Unit 6-9
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3A: Active Korea 3 Unit 1-5
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3B: Active Korea 3 Unit 6-9
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4A: Active Korea 4 Unit 1-5
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4B: Active Korea 4 Unit 6-9
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Sample pages: Active Korean 1, Active Korean 2, Active Korean 3
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Available on www.hanbooks.com or www.amazon.com
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Completion
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80% attendance needed for a certificate of completion from the Korean Education Center in Chicago