The best aspect of this course was the approachable and effective professor who taught at a steady pace for students to understand the material. The classroom activities were fun and useful for the students to grasp the language fairly wel . The worst aspects of the course included the quizzes as they were solely based on vocabulary that many students were not always comfortable with. The course would improve if there were more listening and speaking projects, as well as more class time to learn the language. Prospective students should expect a great class in which they will improve on their Korean language skills if they show interest in the course and do all of their assignments.

Many students enrolled in this course agreed that it was a great experience learning both the Korean language and culture. Students also learned Korean dialogue and grammar and saw an improvement in their skil s in just a semester. However, students felt overwhelmed by the extensive vocabulary and the pressure to nail terms on quizzes. In addition, many students expected more listening practice and disliked both the textbook and workbook. In order to improve the quality of this course, it was suggested that there be a different textbook used, more review of vocabulary before quizzes, and more speaking practice. Prospective students should have some background in Korean to make success easier to attain.

The best aspects of the course included the hands-on exercises, the speaking practice exercises, and the enjoyable group projects. Students felt that the professor was invested in her students’ success, made class fun, and provided ample feedback during 1-on-1 meetings throughout the semester. Some students found the distribution of assignments with more homework due on Mondays overwhelming. This class could be improved by offering students more opportunities to practice speaking and writing, both inside and outside of the classroom. Prospective students should know that the professor is an excellent guide to a new language.