Learn more about the academic programs we are delivering in Winter 2025. If you have any questions about part-time studies, please contact us.
Learn to listen, speak, read, and write fluently in Korean. Our comprehensive Korean certificate examines various aspects of verbal and written communication - including pronunciation, intonation, and reading comprehension - thus building proficiency and refining conversational skills in Korean. Students will explore Korean culture and participate in interactive, practical lessons designed to help advance their personal and professional development.
Note: Upon successful completion of the certificate requirements, students will be eligible for a Seneca College Certificate in Korean Language Skills. Students may not use Korean as a course credit towards a diploma or certificate if Korean is her/his first language. Seneca Polytechnic reserves the right to remove students from courses if the student possesses Korean language abilities above the level of enrolment.
Students with prior knowledge of Korean must register in LGE001 for a placement assessment. The Program Assistant will contact the students via email to arrange a free assessment for accurate placement.
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Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
This introductory course is for students with minimal or no previous knowledge of Korean. Interactive classroom participation enables students to acquire the basic skills of fluency (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) to communicate in the classroom and in real-life situations. Cultural awareness is expanded by investigating the unique characteristics of Korean culture and customs.
Please note: Students with prior knowledge of Korean must register in LGE001 for a placement assessment. The Program Assistant will contact students via email to arrange a free assessment for accurate placement.
A continuation of LGE903, this course solidifies and builds Korean language acquisition in the four skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The introduction of more complex structures and interactive classroom activities enables students to communicate effectively in everyday situations. The unique characteristics of Korean culture are further explored.
Korean Language Skills 3 develops and reinforces previously learned Korean language acquisition within a cultural framework. Focus is on both oral fluency and the written language. Korean cultural awareness is further expanded.
Korean Language Skills 4 provides a solid foundation in intermediate Korean through a review of previously acquired skills and introducing more complex structures. Students practice using culturally appropriate Korean in real-life situations and expand their knowledge of Korean culture and its impact on the world.
In Korean Language Skills 5, students explore various topics of mutual interest and lead or actively participate in spontaneous discussions. Advanced vocabulary and grammar structures are introduced and applied in order to communicate successfully for both personal and professional purposes. Students practice using culturally appropriate Korean in real-life situations and expand their knowledge of Korean culture and its impact on the world.
In this course, students enhance their advanced Korean conversation skills through weekly discussions on current issues. Emphasis is placed on overall fluency, including vocabulary development, listening skills, and pronunciation.
When you meet all program requirements and become eligible for a certificate, diploma, or degree, you must inform the Registrar by completing a Graduation Application form and paying the graduation and alumni fee. Certificates, diplomas, and applied degrees are issued twice a year in the Fall (October), Spring (June) and Winter (February).
For further information including deadlines and fees, please visit the Convocation website or contact the Convocation Office at theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Jennifer Stemerdink
Program Assistant
Jennifer.Stemerdink@senecapolytechnic.ca
416-764-0982
Rosemare Mariaseelan
Academic Program Manager
Rosemare.Mariaseelan@senecapolytechnic.ca
416-764-9890
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