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Social Sciences Natural Science Music, Art & Physical Eeducation

Department of Korean Language

Courses within the Department of Korean Language strive to ensure that students master and can effectively use the Korean language, gain diachronic knowledge of their mother tongue, and appreciate works of Korean literature in-depth. Offerings hone critical thinking skills through speaking and writing activities, and provide opportunities for systemic analysis of literature, leading to a more profound comprehension of linguistic and literary paradigms.

Completion Classification	Common	General Education	Career Elective
Completion Classification	100 Common	200 Elective	200 Elective	300 Specialty I	400 Specialty II (AP, College Level)
Korean Language	Korean Language	Reading Literature Language and Media	Reading Literature Language and Media Reading Classics Reading Classical Literature Classical Literature Appreciation & Criticism Drama Writing Korean Reading & Grammar Introduction to Literary Composition Literary Reception & Creative Writing Understanding & Appreciation of Literature Literary Sensibility & Imagination Novel Writing Poetry Writing Practical Korean Language Advanced Korean Language Debate & Writing Essay Understanding of Modern Korean Grammar Reading Modern Literature Modern Korean Drama *Only for Summer Session Writing to Awaken Staged Reading Life for Thinking Expression of Language Introduction to Linguistic Philosophy Korean & World Literature

Department of Foreign Languages

Courses within the Department of Foreign Languages focus on cultivating speaking and writing skills to improve the actual command of foreign languages. Students can choose among offerings in English, Chinese, French, and Spanish. Classes are divided into reading, speaking, listening, grammar, and writing, and guided by professionals in each field. Students are expected to meet at least one of the following requirements to communicate in the global community: IBT 110 in English, DELF A2 in French, DELE A2 in Spanish, or HSK4 in Chinese. High-quality courses such as Debate, Presentation, Culture Understanding, AP English Literature and AP English Language are provided to students preparing to study abroad.

Completion Classification	Common	General Education	General Elective	Career Elective
Completion Classification	100 Common	200 Common	200 Elective	200 Elective	300 Specialty I	400 Specialty II (AP, College Level)
English	English English Conversation Current English Practical English English Grammar English Writing		English I, II English Reading & Writing	Advanced English & Writing Introduction to English Literature English Reading English Critical Reading and Writing Reading British and American Literature English Writing and Debate Construction of English I, II English Reading Comprehension I, II English Debate I, II English Culture I, II Advanced English I, II Advanced English Reading I, II Advanced English Writing I, II Advanced English Speaking I, II Sonnet Study (SS) Mock Trial Practice (SS) English Debate Practice (SS)	Writing an Essay Advanced English Reading Advanced English Listening Advanced English Debate & Writing Advanced English Debate Essay Presentation American Literature I, II World Literature I, II British Literature I, II British and American Literature I, II Culture of English Speaking Countries I, II Public Speaking and Presentation	AP English Literature & Composition I, II, III AP English Language & Composition I, II, III
French	French I			French II French Reading & Writing I French Grammar I Travel French (SS) French Speaking I (SS)	French Reading & Writing II Cultures in French-Speaking Countries French Grammar II
Spanish	Spanish I			Spanish II Spanish Reading & Writing I Spanish Grammar I Travel Spanish (SS) Spanish Speaking I (SS)	Spanish Reading & Writing II Cultures in Spanish-Speaking Countries Spanish Grammar II
Chinese	Chinese I			Spanish II Spanish Reading & Writing I Spanish Grammar I Travel Spanish (SS) Spanish Speaking I (SS) Chinese II Chinese Reading & Writing I Chinese Grammar I Travel Chinese (SS) Chinese Speaking I (SS)	Chinese Reading & Writing II Cultures in Chinese-Speaking Countries Chinese Grammar II

Department of Social Sciences

01. Ethics

To cultivate value-based thinking skills and sagacious judgment, ethics courses aim to develop wise ethical and moral decisions, foster the will to act, establish independence as responsible Korean citizens, and nourish the refinement of international citizens adept at living in a global society.

02. History

Studies in history aim to cultivate the ability to make critical and rational judgments based on historical records, rather than memorization of historical facts. Lectures, presentations, debate, writing, and other methods are used in courses.

03. Politics

Aimed at cultivating democratic citizens and future leaders, courses focus on making rational decisions regarding real world social and political issues. Students concentrate on precedents and topics that connect political theories with real life, along with the experimental and academic worlds. Courses follow KMLA’s 3-step education: teaching, discussion, and writing.

04. Economics

Economics aims to cultivate insight by understanding modern economic phenomenon through studies of various concepts and theories, and fostering the ability to discern and critically apply theories to real-world conditions. Courses focus on developing the ability to make rational judgments as consumers and producers by acquiring the knowledge needed for intelligent economic activities. Advanced courses on economic phenomenon are also offered. Teachings are focused mastering concepts and theories while cultivating practical ability.

05. Geography

Geography seeks to understand spatial human activity: the space where activities take place. Thus human activities related to specified spaces are a central focus in courses, which cover major concepts, organizations, and principles of geography. Emphasis is placed on spatial science, analysis and application of various graphing methods, use of charts, maps, photos, statistics and real matter, to quantitatively analyze specific locations. Courses focus on fostering geographical insight rather than memorizing facts.

Completion Classification	Common	General Education	General Elective	Career Elective
Completion Classification	100 Common	200 Common	200 Elective	200 Elective	300 Specialty I	400 Specialty II (AP, College Level)
Ethics			Ethics & Thought Real-life & Ethics	Philosophy I	Introduction to Western Philosophy Philosophy Original Text Reading Ethics History of Western Philosophy
History	Korean History	Humanity & Environment	East Asian History World History	U.S. History Study of the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592 History Original Text Reading Western Art History	Archaeology Art History Modern Korean History Cultural History of Korea	AP European History I, II AP World History I, II AP U.S. History I, II
Politics & Economics	Integrated Social Studies		Economics Society & Culture Politics & Law	Reading Political Classics	Reading Political Classics International Politics Comparative Politics Politics Korean Government & Politics	AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics Readings in Economics Classics Intermediate Microeconomics AP U.S. Government & Politics AP Comparative Government & Politics
Geography	Integrated Social Studies		Korean Geography World Geography	Travel Geography Geographical Field Research		AP Human Geography
Psychology		Personality Psychology Study	Introduction to Psychology			AP Psychology Positive Psychology

Department of Natural Science

01. Physics

Physics courses place emphasis on understanding physical concepts and laws that exist within various world phenomena. Reinforcement of these understandings is conducted through experiments, debates, and application by uncovering new phenomena. Courses seek to provide individual education to each student and encourage them to maximize their talents. For students specializing in physics, in-depth study opportunities of 8hrs/week are offered.

02. Biology

Biology courses encourage students to actively research new phenomena by providing a curriculum focused on inquiry. Students become familiar with a broad range of scientific concepts and laws, verified through experiments, lectures and discussions. Students study scientific facts derived from various biological phenomena in nature interpreted through mechanistic, deterministic, reductionist, and continual causative perspectives, and foster the capability to observe new natural phenomena.

03. Chemistry

Chemistry courses cultivate the ability to scientifically understand and explain natural phenomena, based on fundamental concepts about the state, structure and chemical reaction changes of matter, and the capacity to develop from a researcher into an excellent future scientist.

04. Earth Science

Earth Science courses explain our planet’s environment and climate change from the perspective of Earth System Science. Students develop skills to interpret the fundamental causes and propose action plans. Offerings include astronomy, atmospheric science, marine science, geology and AP Environmental Science.

05. Computer Science

Computer Science courses foster the ability to understand the meaning and characteristics of a knowledge-based society and appropriately utilize computers.

Completion Classification	Common	General Education	General Elective	Career Elective
Completion Classification	100 Common	200 Common	200 Elective	200 Elective	300 Specialty I	400 Specialty II (AP, College Level)
Physics	Integrated Sciences Science Laboratory Experiment	Topic Exploration	Physics I	Physics II Physics I Physics Experiment　 Introduction to Philosophy of Science Science in the Media	Advanced Physics	Advanced Physics　 AP Physics I-1, I-2 AP Physics C-Mechanics AP Physics C-Electricity & Magnetism General Physics Modern Physics I, II Analytical Mechanics I, II
Biology	Integrated Sciences Science Laboratory Experiment		Life Science I	Life Science II Biology I Understanding of Food Science	Advanced Life Science	AP Biology I, II Introduction to Cytology Introduction to Molecular Biology Basic Ecology Biology Seminar
Chemistry	Integrated Sciences Science Laboratory Experiment		Chemistry I	Chemistry II Chemistry I	Advanced Chemistry	AP Chemistry I, II General Chemistry Organic Chemistry I, II Chemistry Seminar
Earth Science	Integrated Sciences Science Laboratory Experiment		Earth Science I	Earth Science II Observational Astronomy	Advanced Earth Science Astronomy & Experiment	AP Environmental Science Astrophysics I, II
Computer Science	Computer Information Science		Basic Programming Computer System General	Computer Programming	Data Structure	AP Computer Science A

Department of Music, Art & Physical Education

01. Music

Music courses foster an awareness of both Korean traditional culture and modern forms, while allowing students self-expression and creativity. If we consider music the “art of time,” we can say that time itself is art, for it changes the world as it flows. Does music with the “the art of time” or “the art of the earth and the sky” actually exist? If so, what form would it take? One would be traditional Korean music, where courses seek to actualize the identity of our people and express the Korean sentiment.

02. Art

Art courses are mainly composed of fine arts, calligraphy, and Korean painting. Rather than just an introduction to technology, creatively applying and applying graphic-related knowledge that can be fragmentary to real-world tasks is the primary focus. Creative behavior is a process in which the internal and subjective aspects of a person are expressed. As such, emphasis is placed on students capturing their unique individuality, developing the ability to express their inner needs or emotions through the medium of work.

03. Physical Education

KMLA provides excellent gym facilities and PE experts for specialized physical education, including traditional Korean sports such as Taekwondo and Kumdo. Through participation in various sports activities, students develop their mind and body and learn good sportsmanship. Courses include swimming, archery, golf, kumdo, basketball, dance, tennis, badminton, baseball, softball, and winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. Every morning, students also participate in an exercise regimen, choosing between kumdo, taekwondo, meditation, jogging, or gymnastics. Students also learn basic first aid and undergo CPR training.

Completion Classification	Common	General Education	General Elective	Career Elective
Completion Classification	100 Common	200 Common	200 Elective	200 Elective	300 Specialty I	400 Specialty II (AP, College Level)
Music	Music (1st grade) Music (2nd grade)			Gayageum I, II Daegum I, II Music Appreciation & Criticism Music Practice Music Theory
P.E.	P.E. (1st grade) P.E. (2nd grade) Exercise and Health (3rd grade)			Practice in Horse Riding Football Game Korean Traditional Dance Sensorimotor Training
Fine art	Art (1st grade) Art (2nd grade)			Major Practical Skills Studio Art Traditional Korean Painting I, II Basic Oriental Painting Calligraphy		AP Studio Art: Drawing I, II