Korean 1A
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG1080 | Language Centre | 1 | 20 | Autumn China |
- Code
- LANG1080
- School
- Language Centre
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
This module introduces the basic structure of the language through topics relating to social and everyday life in Korea.
Each session will consist of a variety of activities arising from the themes and structures which underpin the course programme.
Students are also required to undertake a programme of autonomous learning.
The module will be delivered in a blended modality for which students will be given access to a virtual learning environment with extra activities and resources.
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
Only students for whom this module is a compulsory element of their degree can enrol.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
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
The one-hour seminar is delivered online
Assessment
- 50% Oral Exam: Examination, Oral 20 min
- 50% Written Exam (1-hour-30-minute): Written examination, 90 min
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
Students will learn and practise the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing together with basic grammatical structures. This will enable them to manipulate the language and participate effectively in everyday social situations. Full use will be made of communicative methods and, as far as possible; teaching will be through the target language. Students will begin to develop autonomy in language learning under the guidance of their language tutor.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1: Korean pronunciation A2: Standard Korean script A3: Ab initio Korean syntax A4: Ab initio Korean sentence semantics A5: Gist comprehension and more detailed reconstruction of audio material A6: Basic oral skills
B. Intellectual skills
B1: The ability to understand the standard Korean linguistic system both spoken and in the written form in the context of the topics studied B2: Develop an awareness of cultural specificity
C. Professional Skills:
C1: Preparation of short oral and written presentations on topics covered C2: Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information C3: Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information
D. Transferable Skills:
D1: Pair and group work D2: Time management D3: Independent language study D4: Ability to organise and present material D5: Ability to communicate effectively D6: Use of digital technologies and platforms to communicate, collaborate and learn.