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	Vol.7, No 3, September 1, 1999
	New Korean class thrives after petitioning By Tom Harshbarger Daily Forty-Niner A recently created Asian studies class devoted to Korean language and culture appears to be thriving in the semesterís first week.    More than 30 students have petitioned to add the class since its announcement, with 18 of those already enrolled, said Freda Thompson, the department secretary.   The class, Asian Studies 490, became a reality when the Korean Business and Economic Student Association gathered 360 petitions.  However, the task of actually creating and teaching the class has fallen on the shoulders of professor Eunai Shrake.    "Since this [class] is starting from the ground, it is only an elective right now," Shrake said. "In the future, I hope it will fulfill the language requirement."   Exceeding the class limit of 30, more than 40 students showed up for Tuesday morningís first session, Shrake said. A class is already planned for the spring semester.   Shrake created the class for beginners, but the majority of her students are Korean with at least some knowledge of the language. For those students, she emphasizes the culture and helps to improve their writing skills.   Born and raised in South Korea, Shrake obtained a masterís degree from Presbyterian College and Seminary in Korea and received her doctorate in education at UCLA. She began teaching at Cal State Long Beach in 1997.    This is the first time Shrake has had to develop a new class. Although the class was approved only a month ago, she was able to select textbooks and have them available to students at the University Bookstore.    Because the class is currently classified as upper division, freshmen and sophomores must obtain departmental permission to enroll. That would change if Shrake is successful in making Korean a  foreign language subject.		Transit buses diverted due to on-campus traffic Faculty hiring soars Locals bitter over beach closure Vexed students find other transportation New Korean class thrives after petitioning Bus detour wrong for students Forest service has right to party Probation program unknown Art exhibit impresses May makes play Former Wilson High coach rebuilding waterpolo team LBSU soccer team hopes for redemption Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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