Discover the Korean Language
Korea has emerged as a cultural, economic and technological powerhouse in today's globalized world. Korea's influence is undeniable, from K-pop and K-dramas to leading innovations in industries like technology and automotive.
Here are three compelling reasons to learn Korean:
- Our Korean language classes provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for students of all levels. With a focus on practical communication, we encourage every student to dive into this exciting journey.
- Learning Korean opens a world of opportunities, whether you’re looking to expand your career prospects, connect with Korean culture on a deeper level, or simply enhance your global understanding.
- The Korean program provides the students with a diverse experience and aspects of the Korean culture.
Join us in learning one of the fastest-growing languages in the world and become a part of the vibrant global community shaping the future! You can transfer course credits to four-year institutions, including those in the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. These courses also count toward De Anza’s Certificate in Korean Language and Culture.
Already Know Some Korean?
You may be eligible to skip certain lower-level courses. This is called "clearing" a prerequisite.Plan Your Progress
We offer three quarter-long courses that build practical communication skills – reading, writing, listening, and speaking – in the Korean language.
| Offered in Fall Quarter | Offered in Winter Quarter | Offered in Spring Quarter |
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KORE 1: Elementary Korean (first quarter) KORE 3: Elementary Korean (third quarter) |
KORE 1: Elementary Korean (first quarter) KORE 2: Elementary Korean (second quarter) |
KORE 1: Elementary Korean (first quarter) KORE 2: Elementary Korean (second quarter) KORE 3: Elementary Korean (third quarter) |
These courses fulfill General Education requirements, are transferable and meet a requirement for the A.A. degree in Global Studies.
- For detailed course descriptions, visit our Course Information webpage
- Check classes, times and instructors for each quarter by consulting the Class Schedule
Understanding Prerequisites
Each course in Korean is designed to prepare you for the next one: Most students should take KORE 1 before KORE 2, and KORE 2 before KORE 3. These are called prerequisites.
If you already speak some Korean, or studied Korean in high school or another college, you may be eligible to skip one or more classes in the sequence. This is called clearing a prerequisite. You must follow the clearance process so that we can accurately assess your ability – and support your success!
In general:
- One year of high school language instruction is equivalent to one quarter at De Anza. For example, if you took Korean 1 in high school, you may be eligible to start with Korean 2 at De Anza.
- If you skip one or more levels at De Anza, you will not receive college credit on your transcript for the courses you skipped.
Visit the World Languages Prerequsite Clearance webpage for detailed instructions and a link to the required form for requesting a prerequisite clearance.