Korean Language and Civilization Courses
Los Angeles City College is the only community college to offer AA and bi-level Certificates of Achievement (California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office approved) in Korean Language and Civilization.
Ours is the biggest community college program in California, competitive with university programs in enrollment, variety of courses, and quality in instruction.
We offer blended online classes, delivering effective contactless learning anywhere as long as you have a computer, mic, camera, and internet connection.
Our Canvas course shells include interactive and enjoyable materials for self-study and practice anytime on any device. Each lesson includes a set of 2 PowerPoints covering the lecture and review. Zoom lectures include breakout room activities with classmates.
The LACC Korean Program Ranks #2 Nationwide
According to a poll by StateUniversity.com, the LACC Korean Program is ranked #2 in the United States, and for only 10% of the cost of the #1 ranked school the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Why Study Korean?
South Korea’s economy ranks Number 3 in Asia and Number 13 in the world. It is the world’s leader in information technology and is an important player in engineering. South Korea’s energy today is reflected in contemporary art, film, literature, music, and drama as well as in its robust economy. The National Security Education Program considers Korean a language critical for U.S. national security and economic competitiveness. Korean is spoken by 78 million speakers as a first language. This makes Korean one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Korean is spoken by 1 million people as a heritage language in the United States.
About the LACC Korean Program
Korean Language and Civilization Studies is a strong tradition at LACC due to the campus' location in Koreatown. It is the most extensive program of its kind at a 2-year college in California. LACC is the first community college in the state to offer an Associate of Arts degree in Korean. We also offer a non-transferable certificate in Korean Language & Civilization (Intermediate & Advanced levels). Our program is dedicated to providing Korean language and civilization education to anyone who is interested. Our instructors are experts who are passionate about what they teach.
Mickey Hong
Director, Korean Program
JH 111A
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2736
hongmj@lacitycollege.edu
How Do I Start Learning Korean?
- New Students Start Here
- LACC Korean Program Information for High School Students
- If you already know how to read Hangeul (the Korean alphabet) or if you have taken Korean classes at another institution, please make an appointment for the online placement exam.
Course Information
Korean 1: Elementary Korean I
Usually available every Fall, Spring, and Summer in both hybrid and blended online formats.
Korean 2: Elementary Korean II
Usually available every Fall and Spring in a blended online format.
Korean 3: Intermediate Korean I
Usually available every Fall and Spring in a blended online format.
Korean 4: Intermediate Korean II
Usually available every Fall and Spring in an asynchronous online format.
Korean 7: Conversational Korean
Usually available only in Summer and Winter in a blended online format.
Korean 10: Korean Civilization
Usually available only in Summer and Winter in an asynchronous online format.
Korean 13: Korean Popular Culture
Usually available only in Summer or Winter in an asynchronous online format.
Korean 21: Fundamentals of Korean I
Usually available only in Winter or Summer in an asynchronous online format.
Korean 22: Fundamentals of Korean II
Usually available only in Fall or Spring in an asynchronous online format.
Korean 26: Understanding Korea through Film
Usually available by demand in Fall in a blended online format.
Faculty
FULL-TIME FACULTY
Mickey Hong, C.Phil.
Program Director
Korean 1, 2, 3, 4, & 10
hongmj@lacitycollege.edu
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Jane Choi, Ph.D.
Seung-ah Lee, Ph.D
Jihyun Park, Ed.D.
Sejong the Great (1397-1450), the creator of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet
Related Links
Course Descriptions
Academic Programs: Modern Languages & Civilizations
College Catalog
Class Schedules
Contact Us
Office Hours and Location
Contact individual instructors for office hours.
Jefferson Hall 111 & 114
(Adjunct Faculty Office: Jefferson Hall 108)
Los Angeles City College
855 N. Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Language Lab
Jefferson Hall 115
Contact
Yelgy Parada, Department Chair
Email: paraday@lacitycollege.edu
Phone: (323) 953-4000 Ext. 2735