Korean ,Minor
Culture, East Asian, Foreign Relations, K-pop, Language, politics
Korean language and culture starts with K-pop and expands into geopolitics, international security, the global marketplace and technological innovation. Find out how Korea connects with the rest of the world.
The Korean minor program enriches and deepens students' understanding of Korea by placing special emphasis on obtaining a high level of language proficiency in Korean and gaining extensive knowledge of Korean literature, culture, film and linguistics, which are necessary for professional or academic endeavors in areas related to Korea or East Asia.
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor in Korean consists of 18 upper-division credit hours in the field. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. At least 12 credit hours must be taken in courses taught by ASU or completed through a study abroad program administered by ASU and officially recognized by the Korean program.
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KOR 313: Third-Year Korean I
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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KOR 314: Third-Year Korean II
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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12 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: None
Other Enrollment Requirements: Students must have completed KOR 202 Second-Year Korean II with a minimum course grade of a "C" or higher, or have an equivalent level of Korean language proficiency.
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
Graduates with a minor in Korean are equipped with communication and cultural competency skills as they pursue careers in various fields, including translation, education, global marketing, communication, technology, military relations, tourism, hospitality and political analysis.
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