Korean 1B
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG1081 | Language Centre | 1 | 20 | Spring China |
- Code
- LANG1081
- School
- Language Centre
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
The basic structure of the language will be extended and reinforced through topics related to everyday life. All four skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening are covered. The grammatical structures acquired in 1A will be consolidated and developed further. 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:
Successful completion of Korean 1A or equivalent qualification.
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 Spring 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
Priority will be given to students who are doing this module as a compulsory element of their degree.Successful completion of Korean 1A or equivalent qualification. The Language Centre reserves the right to check prior learning and qualifications of students and to move students to a more appropriate level if necessary.
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): 24hour take home exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
Students will continue to practise the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as acquiring further 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. Students will further develop autonomy in language learning under the guidance of their language tutor.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1: Korean pronunciation A2: Korean script A3: Korean syntax A4: Korean sentence semantics A5: Gist comprehension and more detailed reconstruction of more challenging audio material A6: Development of 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.