Korean Language and Culture 1A
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG1070 | Language Centre | 1 | 10 | Autumn China |
- Code
- LANG1070
- School
- Language Centre
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
This module introduces the basic structure of the language and develops the students’ ability to communicate at a beginner level, with an emphasis on developing interactional competence for everyday social situations.
Students should develop a basic understanding of everyday vocabulary, understand the rules of pronunciation, have a basic grasp of the relevant grammar for this level, and understand writing systems in Korean.
They should also develop an awareness of Korean culture.
The sessions will consist of a variety of activities arising from the themes and structures that underpin the course programme.
The sessions will consist of a variety of activities arising from the themes and structures that underpin the course program. The module will be delivered in a blended mode with students having access to a virtual learning environment with extra activities and resources. Students are also required to undertake a program of autonomous learning.
Requisites:
Students enrolling on this module must be complete beginners in Korean.
Students must not choose this course if they are over-qualified. The Language Centre reserves the right to check students’ prior learning and qualifications and to move students to a more appropriate level if necessary.
Please note this module is assessed at the end of Autumn semester. First sit/ Resit exams are scheduled normally in the summer and can take the same form as the missing/ failed component of the assessment (exam, essay etc.) or other form, as decided by the School.
Target Students
Students enrolling on this module must be complete beginners in Korean.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
The second seminar will be delivered online
Assessment
- 50% Oral Exam: Examination Oral 10 min
- 50% Written Exam (0-hour-45-minute): Written examination, 45 min
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
Students will learn and practise the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, with an emphasis on developing an interactional competence for specific purposes related to the course programme. This will enable them to manipulate the language and participate effectively in everyday social situations.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding:
Korean pronunciation; Standard Korean spelling; Basic Korean syntax and semantics; Gist comprehension of audio material; Basic oral skills.
B. Intellectual skills:
The ability to understand the standard Korean linguistic system in both spoken and written forms in the context of the topics studied; A more developed awareness of cultural factors.
C. Professional Skills:
Spontaneous and controlled production of small conversations on topics covered; Listening for information; Reading for information.
D. Transferable Skills:
Pair and group working; Time management; Independent language study; Ability to organise and present material; Ability to communicate effectively; Use of digital technologies and platforms to communicate, collaborate and learn.