KAIST Language Center 2012-3rd semester , Korean Class (Non-Credit Course)

KAIST Language Center is offering Korean classes for KAIST international students (including exchange students), faculty, postdoctoral, and their family at KAIST as well as non-KAIST people.

Open to
1. KAIST Faculty, Students, Postdoctoral, and their family 2. Non-KAIST people

Sign up Period: May 14 to 25, 2012 Class Period 1. For Hangul class: June 4 to July 2, 2012 2. For Conversation class: June 4 to July 9, 2012 Classes:
Class * Conversation Hangul Class Level Beginner to Advanced Korean Alphabet Time 7 to 9 pm 4 to 5:30 pm Days Mon., Wed., & Thu. Mon., & Wed. Class hrs / Semester 30 12

* Your conversation class level will be decided after the placement test

- How to sign up for a class (refer to How to sign up on-line)

1. Go to the Language Center homepage (http://lang2.kaist.ac.kr/english/enrollment.asp) 2. Click Join to create your ID (skip to #3 if you have your own ID) 3. Log in with your ID and PW 4. Click Study Programs and register for a class 5. Students currently enrolled in conversation classes, or in classes offered after the 1st semester of 2011 may sign up for classes recommended by your teacher without the placement test.

Professors: Prof. Deokshin Kim, Prof. Eunyoung Lee, Prof. Injung Ra, Prof. Sanghyun Park, Prof. Bongsook
Lim, Prof. Kwangjin Park.

Classroom: Room # 201 to 207, W2-1 (KAIST International Bldg) Placement test - Conversation Class: May 29, 7 to 8 PM, Classroom #: 202, W2-1 * Students currently enrolled in conversation classes, or in classes offered after the 1st semester of 2011 are
exempt from placement test. They may sign up for classes recommended by your teacher.

Tuition of each semester (excluding study materials)

Class Conversation (Beginner to Advanced) Hangul Class Tuition (won) KAIST 50,000 free Non-KAIST 156,000 63,000 Teaching hrs/semester 30 12

* Account number for tuition payment: Woori Bank 270-003359-13-046, Account holder:

Refund The total fee consists of a 5% non-refundable charge and the tuition fee. Tuition refunds will be granted as follows: 1. full refund: if dropped before the first scheduled date 2. 66.6% refund: if dropped before 1/3 of term period 3. 50% refund: if dropped before 1/2 of term period 4. no refund: if dropped after 1/2 of term period How to drop out Send email to jongseok@kaist.ac.kr with your bank account number, name of bank, and holder's name. Your dropped date is the same as the date you have sent e-mail. .

Contact
Please feel free to call Jongseok Lee at 350-8738 for more information. Email: jongseok@kaist.ac.kr http://lang2.kaist.ac.kr/english

Yearly Schedule of 2012

For Conversation Classes
Term 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester 5th Semester 6th Semester Sign Up Period Jan. 25 to Feb. 3 Mar. 19 to 30 May 14 to 25 July 2 to 20 Aug. 20 to 31 Oct. 15 to 26 * Placement Test Feb. 7, 7 PM Apr. 3, 7 PM May 29, 7 PM July 17, 7 PM Sept. 4, 7 PM Oct. 30, 7 PM Class Period Feb. 13 to Mar. 19 Apr. 9 to May 10 June 4 to July 9 July 23 to Aug. 27 Sept. 10 to Oct. 17 Nov. 5 to Dec. 6

* A classroom for the placement test is in the same building (W2-1) as the regular classroom

For Prep Course for TOPIK (Level 3) Class

Term 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester Sign Up Period Feb. 7 to 14 May 14 to 25 Aug. 20 to 31 Oct. 15 to 26 Placement Test Feb. 16 May 29 Sept. 4 Nov. 7 Class Period Feb. 21 to Apr. 12 May 31 to July 19 Sept. 6 to Oct. 25 Nov. 8 to Dec. 1 TOPIK TEST Date Apr. 15 July 22 Oct. 28 Jan. 27, 2013

For Hangul (Korean Alphabet) Class

Term 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester Sign Up Period Mar. 19 to 30 May 14 to 25 Aug. 20 to 31 Oct. 15 to 26 Class Period Apr. 9 to May 2 June 4 to July 2 N/A Sept. 10 to Oct. 10 Nov. 5 to Nov. 28 Placement Test

Textbook list
Course Korean Alphabet Prep for TOPIK (Level 3) K-Beginner 1 K-Beginner 2 K-Beginner 3 K- Beginner 4 K-High Beginner 1 K- High Beginner 2 K- High Beginner 3 K- High Beginner 4 K-Intermediate 1 K-Intermediate 2 K-Intermediate 3 K-Intermediate 4 K- High Intermediate 1 K- High Intermediate 2 K- High Intermediate 3 K- High Intermediate 4 Textbook none Will be noticed in the beginning day Seogang Korean 1A Seogang Korean 1A Seogang Korean 1B Seogang Korean 1B Seogang Korean 2A Seogang Korean 2A Seogang Korean 2B Seogang Korean 2B Seogang Korean 3A Seogang Korean 3A Seogang Korean 3B Seogang Korean 3B Seogang Korean 4A Seogang Korean 4A Seogang Korean 4B Seogang Korean 4B Chapters 1-4 5-8 1-4 5-8 1-4 5-8 1-4 5-8 1-4 5-8 1-4 5-8 1-4 5-8 1-4 5-8 Class hours 12 40 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

* You may purchase textbooks in the Bookcafe (Bldg # E9) on campus.

Course Description
1. Hangul Class (Korean Alphabet): Able to pronounce and write Korean alphabet. 2. Prep course for TOPIK Level 3: The KAIST Language Center will be opening a preparatory
course for the TOPIK so as to help candidates prepare for the exam.

3. Conversation classes
Beginning Level: Able to use simple Korean sentences in greeting others.
Beginner 1: Familiar with the Korean alphabet; able to give self-introductions and count in Korean Beginner 2: Able to speak about everyday life and ask for directions Beginner 3: Able to introduce life goals and ask others about their abilities Beginner 4: Able to discuss a specific event and express personal opinion

High Beginning Level: Able to handle basic communication in everyday life, and use public facilities such as
the market, theater, etc. High Beginner 1: Able to run errands at the market, post office, etc. High Beginner 2: Able to give suggestions, order at a restaurant, and deliver messages from others High Beginner 3: Able to use descriptive language and indirect speech High Beginner 4: Able to share personal experience and speak in a formal register

Intermediate Level: Able to communicate fluently in Korean and demonstrates a fundamental

understanding of Korean culture. Intermediate 1: Able to introduce others and run errands at the bank, immigration office, etc. Intermediate 2: Familiar with honorific devices, and able to describe appearance, personality, etc. Intermediate 3: Able to use advanced vocabulary to describe medical symptoms, products, etc. Intermediate 4: Able to freely express personal opinion and emotions

* Higher level than High Intermediate will be offered soon.

How to sign up on-line

- Go to the KAIST Language Center (KLC) homepage at http://lang2.kaist.ac.kr/english/enrollment.asp - If you have your own ID at the KLC homepage, click LOGIN, If not click JOIN to create ID.

- After logging in, click Study Programs

Select Current Semester

- Click a course you wish to enroll in.

Click Sign Up

Click Registration followed by in the pop-up window

Thank you!