Introduction to Linguistics

Linguistics has made important contributions to many academic fields such as philosophy, education, sociology, psychology, law, medicine and communication. This course is designed to introduce basic linguistic concepts and contents to students without prior knowledge of linguistics, enabling them to appreciate the structure and meaning of the human language and to gain insight and basic understanding of language issues and debates.

Understanding Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing

Understanding Literature is designed as an introduction to literature in English such as fiction, poetry, and drama, but will not cover all periods in literary history. Students will be exposed to the different genres of literature and literary terms but need not cram as many representative texts into their brains as possible. Instead, this course will focus on specific themes, leading to a better understanding of various topics such as "being old and young," "love between women and men," "faith," "otherness," and many more.

Politics

Introduction to International Relations

This course has been designated to introduce theories and topics of international relations (IR). This course will begin with an introduction of some of the major theories of IR, then reflect those theories upon some of the political events from the past to present. It will also explore into specific topics such as the role of international and regional organizations, terrorism, and human right. The core objective of the course is to develop a deeper understanding of the international system and the complexity involved in the interactions between actors with different interests and ideas.

Syntactic Analysis of Modern English

Language use involves an intricate system of largely subconscious grammatical knowledge. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the study of how words are combined to produce sentences. The purpose of this course is to provide an outline of English sentence structure from the viewpoint of a current linguistic theory. As we consider the system of rules and categories that underlies sentence formation in English, students will be enabled to view human linguistic system from a Christian perspective and to engage actively in the issues of foreign language learning and teaching.

Culture and Literature in the Global Context

This course will provide students with an overview of crucial time periods throughout the history of Western Literature (From early Greek Mythology and Biblical texts, through to current contemporary literature). The primary focus will be on movements of cultures from the Enlightenment period through to our contemporary globalized world. The course will introduce students to key ideas and themes in each time period so that they can read the literature of that time period with an understanding of its historical influences and significance. Throughout the course, students will be required to consider the impact of the culture and literature they are studying on their own current context and the Christian faith.

On Korean Politics

This course examines important issues and debates related to both of North and South Korean politics. This course is divided into two parts. In the first part, it focuses on the South Korean politics by introducing its basic features such as political system and culture, then deals with important topics including South Korea's democratization and industrialization. The second part of the course covers North Korean politics beginning with its political system, ideology, and economy. It also discusses the essential issues for North Korea such as power transition and regime's durability. Finally the course elaborates the future of the Korean peninsula. Since this is an introductory course, students do not need to have prior knowledge of Korean politics. This course begins with the introduction of basic features of both North and South Korean politics.

Philosophical Foundations of Politics

Understanding American Society

This is an introductory level course designed to answer the question, what kind of a country America is by exploring America’s political, legal, economic, cultural and social development and involvement. With the immense influence America has around the globe, it is important for students to understand America’s domestic characteristics/identity as well as some of the social problems that confront America today, and reflect those characteristics/identity/issues to America’s position and behavior outside its borders.

Introduction to TESOL

In this course, we will learn the theories and practice related to teaching of English as Second Language/ Foreign Language covering various areas such as teacher issues (i.e., who is teaching; how to teach; how to write a lesson plan; materials selection; assessment; teacher reflections, etc.) and student issues (motivation, age, proficiency, nationality, etc.) and what (theories) and how to teach (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).

US Foreign Policies

Themes in Poetry

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to read, analyse, and write about a variety of poems and consider their themes through lectures, group discussions, written work, and small group presentations. The primary theme explored in this course is Poetry and the Spiritual Journey. Themes within this broad category that will be considered include (but are not limited to): What it means to be human, Man's search for and relationship with God, Nature, Love, Longing, Suffering, Family relationships, Solitude, Compassion, Ethical Responsibility towards the other, Social activism, etc. The course will cover a wide range of poems from well-known poets such as Shakespeare, Donne, Hopkins and others, to contemporary poets. Students will also learn the basic knowledge of poetic form and structure so that they can analyse and interpret poems.

The Structure of Modern English: Sound Patterns

When one learns a language, one learns which speech sounds occur in the language and how they pattern according to regular rules. The phonology of a language is the system and pattern of the speech sounds. Accordingly, the goal of this course is not only to develop precise transcription systems (phonetic symbols) but also to discover principles that determine how sounds pattern in a language, and furthermore to explain how sound systems are acquired and represented in the mind. We will attempt to make explicit statements about the sound patterns of individual languages in order to discover something about the linguistic knowledge that people must have in order to use these patterns.

International Negotiation

Senior Seminar

Topics in TESOL

In this course, you will learn the theories and processes involved in second language acquisition of English after the first language has been established in the brain. By this knowledge, you will know how your English learning has happened or not and know how to better teach others English.

International Organization

Introduction to Intercultural Studies

The concept “culture” is often generalized by our own knowledge and particular environments. But in a globalized world, constrained by time and space, cross-cultural interaction is part of everyday life. This course has been designed to explore and interrogate different aspects of culture that can broaden students’ knowledge and understanding of culture beyond their own physical environment and/or experiences. It strives to engage culture in a larger social structure, particularly from the view of Christianity, and enhance students’ ability to interact and exchange interculturally and cross-culturally.

TESOL Methodology

TESOL Methodology combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Students will teach to and learn from each other to develop both a deeper understanding of the topics, and to develop some awareness of what it is to teach others. The overall goal of the course is to prepare students for the reality of teaching language based upon teacher identity and beliefs AND a deep understanding of student needs and what has been found to be generally effective in meeting those needs. Assignments are designed to guide students in developing both their knowledge of teaching and their own abilities in teaching to others.

English Speech

Basic Public Speaking is designed to help the learner to develop competent and effective public speaking skills. Preparing, polishing, and delivering speeches is emphasized. Understanding communication theory and development of communicative skills such as speaking, listening, reading, writing, and analysis are emphasized. Upon successful completion of this course, you should have become aware of your own speaking skills, including strengths and weaknesses, so that you can continue to develop and refine your communication skills throughout your life.

Peace and Security Studies

This course is designed as an advanced introduction to peace and security studies. This course will explore main theories, debates, and scholarly traditions in peace and security studies. It will examine the main competing traditions related to the recurrent debates of what causes war and peace. This course will also deal with some important issues such as American primacy, the rise of China, and the world order/power transition. Students are to "read" important works of famous IR scholars who have contributed to enhance the understanding of peace and security. Most readings are theory oriented scholarly articles and book chapters with the purpose of bringing peace and stability, secure states, and avoid wars. This course is a seminar in which students' participation is heavily emphasized. Students will present and participate in discussions. All students are expected to do all the assigned readings. Be prepared to summarize the main issues and arguments, and actively participate in class discussions.

Themes in Drama

This course provides students the opportunity to study a selection of plays from different time periods that represent different dramatic forms and styles. Students will also study a general history of Western drama and will be equipped with the basic knowledge of dramatic structure, form, and style so that they can analyze and interpret dramatic texts. The plays range from Ancient Greek and Medieval drama through to more contemporary plays. We will study how drama reflects cultural time periods in history and will pay particular attention to how the themes in each play are expressed. Themes include, but are not limited to: the meaning of life, preparing for death, (in)sight vs. blindness, Self-knowledge and self-deception, love, betrayal, social roles of men and women, family relationships, and success and the American dream.

Form and Meaning in English Language

Children's Literature

This course is intended to introduce students to the wealth of children’s literature (including literature suitable for elementary, middle, and high school) and to provide ideas for teaching literature in the classroom. This course teaches the historical development of literature for children and some of the basic child development and educational theories which will help future teachers nurture a love for reading in the classroom. The various genres of children’s literature will be explored: Folk and Fairy tales, Adventure Fiction, Fantasy, Animal Stories, Picture Books, Classic and Contemporary Novels, and Poetry. This course examines literary elements such as plot, settling, characterization, themes, style and tone, as well as methods for teaching these elements. Finally, this course will consider the ways in which literature for children can shape the reader’s worldview and moral imagination.