Pusan National University [VSE Season 3, 2023-24 – Virtual Language Center]

Pusan National University
Busan, South Korea

Pusan National University (PNU) is the top Korean flagship national university and Asia’s premier comprehensive institution of higher education and a leader in research and teaching. PNU consists of four campuses in Busan and Gyeongnam area, and has two university hospitals providing high-quality medical services to the local community.

Established in May 1946, PNU provides educational opportunities in almost all areas of study and supports the needs of quality higher education in the southeastern region of the country. PNU offers a competitive curriculum in the social sciences, humanities, natural science, engineering, and medicine. PNU offers 115 majors in an undergraduate course and 215 majors in a graduate course.

PNU has been the No. 1 national University in research and educational competency, and its tradition and ability are estimated highly. More than 240,000 PNU alumni have taken responsibility for the development of the communities and the country, and about 36,000 students, 2,300 faculty members are working as one to develop PNU, and institutions based on the principle of truth, freedom, and service.

PNU has embraced academic cooperation agreements with over 530 universities and institutions in 58 countries and regions in the World. In PNU around 2300 international students studying and researching from 98 countries. PNU coordinates professors and researchers, student exchange programs, short-term dispatch programs, and joint research programs.

Website: https://www.pusan.ac.kr/eng/

VSE Season 3, 2023-24 - Virtual Language Center: Courses offered by Pusan National University

Important - Read Before Applying

Before applying, please make sure you understand the following enrolment restrictions set by the course offering university:

Certificate for the program will be issued but it is not recognized as valid for admission or graduation by Pusan National University.

Application Deadline

Students must submit an application to the VSE Central Office before:
May 20, 2024 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)

Course Information

Course information posted on this page are provided by the course offering university and may be changed or updated anytime without prior notice.

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Number of Credits	0
Offering Department	Language Education Institute
Course Teacher	TBA
Language of Instruction	Korean
First Day of Class	Jun 11, 2024
Last Day of Class	Jul 18, 2024
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	Tue, Thu 1830-2020
Time Zone	UTC+09
Course Description	This class is for those that have little to basic knowledge of Korean. The main focus is the development of Korean communication skills by exploring a variety of everyday topics beyond school settings. Students will improve their Korean communication skills by engaging in a variety of ways. Class topics include, but are not limited to, introducing oneself, describing one's surroundings, discussing daily activities and past events, talking about common objects and people, etc. We will also introduce cultural topics in order to deepen students' understanding of Korea's culture and language. Through this course, students can express necessary content in daily life fluently and accurately. Furthermore, while improving beginner-level communication skills, students can also increase understanding of Korean culture.
Course Outline	KOR21001
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	TOPIK level 1 certificate or Completion of at least one Basic Korean Course at their home university
Points to Note for Students	N/A
Fees to be Borne by Students	N/A

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