Course Category

Topic

Question

Detailed Answer & Regulations

Module English

Core Regulations & System

Must the compulsory English credits be completed in the Freshman year?

No. You only need to complete the 4 compulsory English credits before graduation.

What is an "English Module"? What happens if I don't have one?

1. Prerequisite for Course Selection: You cannot select a course without a module; the system will show "No English Level".

2. Remedy: You must register for a module online during the announced period in each semester to select courses for the next semester.

Can I change my English Module?

Yes (Upgrade Only). You must provide proof of a higher proficiency test score (e.g., TOEIC/TOEFL) and apply online during the announced period. It becomes effective the following semester.

Selection Rules & Credits

How many courses can I take per semester? Are there special rules for Seniors?

1. General Students: Limited to 1 course per semester.
2. Seniors (4th Year): Recommended to take 1 course each in the Fall and Spring semesters. If facing graduation issues in the Spring semester, you may take 2 courses (4 credits). (Warning: If a Senior has no module, no credits, and no test scores by the Spring semester, they cannot select courses )

What if I select courses with the same name (but different teachers)?

Credits are not calculated repeatedly. They are considered the same course. You must drop and re-select a different course yourself.

Can I take more courses after finishing the 4 compulsory credits?

Yes. Still limited to 1 course per semester.

1. These do not count toward total graduation credits.

2. They do count toward the semester GPA.

3. A1 English courses cannot be transferred to General Education credits.

Can I sign up for a full class (add-in)?

Yes. It depends on the status of the class during that semester.

Compulsory vs. Remedial

Can I take "Compulsory English" and "Remedial English" at the same time?

Absolutely Not. You must finish the 4 credits of "Compulsory English" first. Only those who have not met the graduation threshold are eligible for "Remedial English".

I am a Senior in the Spring semester and worried about failing the graduation threshold. What should I do?

Finish Compulsory English first → Take an English proficiency test during the semester → If compulsory credits are done but the test is not passed, take "Online Remedial English" in the Summer.

Special Cases & Myths

How do Returning/Transfer/Exchange students select courses?

1. Current Semester: Freely select a module and course during the 3rd Stage of Course Selection.
2. Next Semester: Must obtain an external English test score and register the module online.

I am graduating soon but have zero English credits.

1. Test for Waiver/Exemption: If you meet the standard, apply immediately for Waiver/Exemption (4 credits at once).

2. Summer Course: Take courses at the university or externally (external courses require prior syllabus review).

Does placing into a high level on the Freshman Placement Test mean automatic exemption?

Fake News! Placement only indicates your class level. Even if you meet the standard, you must actively submit an application to complete the Waiver/Exemption process.

Second Foreign Language

Selection & Credits

Can I use a Second Foreign Language to replace Compulsory English?

No. Compulsory English is an independent graduation requirement.

Can Freshmen take Second Foreign Languages? What if the class is full?

Yes. If full, you can ask the instructor for permission to add the course after the semester starts (approx. 5 spots, subject to the teacher's rules).

How many Second Foreign Language courses can I take per semester?

Maximum of two. The system lottery will only assign 1 course; the 2nd must be obtained via manual add-in.

Can I take a high-level course first and then go back to a low-level one?

Not recommended. It is suggested to learn step-by-step.

Can I take different levels of the same language at the same time?

No. Each language is limited to one level per semester (e.g., you cannot take Japanese III and Japanese V simultaneously).

Can I retake a course I have already passed?

Yes. But you must sign an affidavit and bear responsibility for any credit issues.

Can these credits be transferred to other categories?

Yes.

1. Transfer to Elective Credits: Contact your Department Office.

2. Transfer to General Education (Interdisciplinary): Contact the Center for General Education.