KOREA131-23A (HAM)

Korean Language for Beginners 1

15 Points

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Jihye Kim

Jihye Kim
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What this paper is about

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안녕하세요! Annyeonghaseyo!

Korea131-23A is a core Korean language paper for absolute beginners.

The main goals of this paper are:

  • To establish foundations for the practical application of grammar, vocabulary, and idioms as well as to introduce absolute beginners to basic communicative skills in Korean with equal emphasis on speaking, listening, writing and reading.
  • To provide the necessary self-study skills and knowledge for further language learning and cultural competence development related to Korean contexts.
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How this paper will be taught

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This HAM paper will be taught only FACE-TO-FACE on CAMPUS.

You will have two hours of lectures and two hours of tutorials per week. You will be expected to acquire key grammar and vocabulary knowledge through lectures and to actively participate in tutorial activities to enhance your Korean language skills.

All the learning materials and workbook assignments will be provided by the lecturer.

This paper will cover Chapters 1-6 of Learn Korean with BTS Book 1. You will be able to borrow the textbook from the library during the trimester. Additional materials and workbook assignments will be provided by the lecturers.

You will be expected to submit the workbook assignment corresponding to each lesson electronically every two or three weeks.

In order to progress to the expected level in the language, it is very important that you attend and participate in class. Since classes are highly interactive, they will not be Panoptoed or recorded, due to student privacy issues.

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Required Readings

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The lecturers will provide the PowerPoint slides notes (PDF file) after each lesson. The notes will cover all of the contents of the lesson.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Reflect appropriately on their language development
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  • Relate a straightforward narrative or description
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  • The Learning Outcomes are in accordance with the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) of the beginner level, (source: Korean National Institute for International Education. Level Descriptions available at: https://www.topikguide.com/topik-overview/)
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  • Understand the main points of clear speech and writing used in everyday situations
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  • Write straightforward, basic texts relating to a range of everyday topics
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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  1. Attendance (10%)
  2. Workbook assignment 1 (10%)
  3. Workbook assignment 2 (10%)
  4. Workbook assignment 3 (10%)
  5. Workbook assignment 4 (10%)
  6. Mid-semester Test (20%)
  7. Individual oral presentation (30%): script (15%) and video recording (15%)
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Workbook assignment 1: Hangeul listening & writing (10%)
17 Mar 2023
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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2. Workbook assignment 2: Lessons 1-2 (10%)
31 Mar 2023
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
3. The Mid-semester Test (20%)
20 Apr 2023
9:00 AM
20
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
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4. Workbook assignment 3: Lessons 3-4 (10%)
5 May 2023
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
5. Workbook assignment 4: Lessons 5-6 (10%)
19 May 2023
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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6. Attendance (10%)
10
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7. Individual oral presentation: script (15%) and video recording (15%)
9 Jun 2023
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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