Intermediate Korean Proficiency Certificate
The Intermediate Korean Proficiency Certificate* offers students a language certificate at the intermediate level as proof that they are sufficiently proficient** to interact with native speakers in a basic everyday context and within standard cultural norms, whether abroad or in the United States.
Please note that this certificate is available only to currently matriculated Drexel students.
Additional Information
For more information, contact:
Kate Hughes
Associate Director and Advisor
Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages
kfh28@drexel.edu
Program Requirements
The Intermediate Korean Proficiency Certificate* offers students a language certificate at the intermediate level as proof that they are sufficiently proficient** to interact with native speakers in a basic everyday context and within standard cultural norms, whether abroad or in the United States.
| The Intermediate Korean Certificate requires a minimum of 8-20 credits*** including the successful completion of the required course, KOR 202. Students can choose from the following courses: | 8.0-20.0 | |
| Korean I | ||
| Korean II | ||
| Korean III | ||
| Korean IV | ||
| Korean V | ||
| Advanced Writing & Speaking | ||
| Total Credits | 8.0-20.0 | |
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Only students who place at or below the KOR 202 level are eligible for the Intermediate Korean Proficiency Certificate.
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The proficiency certificate is based on standardized outcomes set by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL, actfl.org).
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Demonstrated proficiency through Drexel's placement test in KOR 101, KOR 102, KOR 103, and/or KOR 201 may reduce the number of required credits to a minimum of 8.0. (Note that completion of placement test[s] do not count toward academic credit.)
The required credits for the certificate is determined by placement level:
*For students who place into:
101 – 20 credits
102 – 16 credits
103 – 12 credits
201 – 8 credits
202 – 8 credits (student has to take 310 as well)