Transfer Hub Guide: Korean Language & Literature

A typical semester schedule looks like:
  1. Major required course
  2. Major required course or Course of interest
  3. Course of interest
  4. Hub course 
  5. Optional add-on: HUB FY 101 First-Year Seminar

    However, this schedule may vary depending on your major/minor, your transfer credit, and your intended timeline. We’ve included some helpful info below to get you started thinking about which courses to select for your first semester.

    Some helpful notes as you begin to select your courses:

    • Major required course(s): Please review the Korean Language & Literature major requirements for a comprehensive breakdown of your required courses. You will likely aim to take 1-2 major required courses this semester. One of these courses will likely be a Korean course.
      • If you’re new to the language, start with the first-semester level (e.g., CAS LK 111). If you have previously studied Korean, you must complete the placement test to determine the most appropriate Korean course to enroll in.
      • Note: CAS requires all students to demonstrate or develop proficiency at or above the fourth-semester level in one language other than English. There are multiple ways to fulfill this requirement, including external credit. Depending on your progression through Korean courses, you will likely fulfill this requirement.
    • Hub course: 
      • Students taking BU courses for the Korean Language & Literature major will generally satisfy some or all the BU Hub requirements below. You therefore may not need to seek out electives to fulfill these requirements:
        • Philosophical, Aesthetic, & Historical Interpretation
        • Diversity, Civic Engagement, & Global Citizenship
        • Communication
        • Research & Information Literacy
      • When choosing a Hub course, you should instead consider selecting a course or two that fulfills Hub requirements you won’t fulfill with your major, including:
        • Scientific Inquiry I or II
        • Social Inquiry I or II
        • Quantitative Reasoning II
        • Critical Thinking
        • Teamwork/Collaboration
        • Creativity/Innovation
      • If you’re not sure how to find a Hub elective, you can review our registration instructions for tips on browsing by Hub requirement. 
      • No Hub requirements will be awarded to courses taken outside of Boston University, with the exception of some Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams/scores.
    • As you search, you can also review the course descriptions to see if a course has a prerequisite*. Please note that you are responsible for completing all prerequisites listed in the course description prior to registering for that course.
    • After reviewing this, we also strongly encourage you to work with your advisor, so they can help customize your schedule to your specific requirements, needs, and goals.

    *a prerequisite is a requirement that you must meet or complete before taking a more advanced course to ensure you have sufficient background in the material