Korean Beginners
| Module title | Korean Beginners |
|---|---|
| Module code | FLK1130 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Dr Sun Yang (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
|---|
Module description
Korean Beginners is designed for those with little or no previous knowledge of Korean. It will introduce you to the Korean language and culture in a general context.
This module will provide you with a solid foundation of the basic grammatical structures of the Korean language, which will allow you to listen, speak, read, and write at an elementary level on a variety of general topics. The emphasis is on enabling you to communicate orally in Korean. It will also introduce you to the customs, culture and society where the Korean language is spoken to help you to develop awareness of the general social and cultural background.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module offers an introduction to Korean language and culture. This module is broadly equivalent to A1 / A2 Basic User level of the Common European Framework and aims to:
- Provide you with a solid foundation of the basic grammatical structures of the target language thus enabling you to communicate effectively across the four key language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) at an elementary level on a variety of general topics
- Enable you to give and understand information and to achieve a confident elementary level of communicative competence in everyday situations
- Provide you with an introduction to the customs, culture and society of the regions / countries in which the languages are spoken and to help you to develop awareness of the general social and cultural background of the language
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate a sound grasp of the basic grammatical structures of the target language
- 2. Read and comprehend simple written and aural texts and extract specific, predictable information related to every-day situations
- 3. Communicate effectively on a variety of general topics requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, orally and/or in writing
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Understand the principles of learning a foreign language intensively and organise your learning with guidance from the tutor
- 5. Use available learning aids in a variety of media, such as a reference grammar and bilingual dictionary, to consolidate his/her learning
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Communicate at a basic level in the target language
- 7. Make progress through developing skills of self-study and application and develop an awareness of and sensitivity to a foreign culture
Syllabus plan
The module provides a systematic approach to acquiring essential grammar structures in a communicative context and in accordance with the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:
Grammar
- Hangueul (19 consonants and 21 vowels): writing and pronunciation
- Sentences for nouns: informal polite style present sentences using ieyo / yeyo
- Describing the location of people and objects using isseoyo (there is) / opsseoyo (there is not)
- Indicating possession: isseoyo (have) / opsseoyo (have not)
- Particles (markers): eun / neu, i / ga, do, e, etc.
- Interrogatives (question words): mweo, eodi, eonje, myeot, etc.
- Reading the numbers: native Korean numbers & Sino-Korean numbers
- Verbs and adjectives in the present tense: -ayo / eoyo (informal polite ending form)
- Verbs and adjectives in the past tense: -asseoyo / -eosseoyo
- Verbs and adjectives in the future tense: - l / eul geoyeyo
- Expressing ability, capability or possibility: - l / eul su issoyo
- Making a polite request: - a / eo juseyo
- Expressing strong intent: - l / eul gyeyo
- Expressing desire: -go shipda (want to)
- Expressing experiences or suggesting someone to try something: - a / eo boda (try to)
- Honorific in informal / formal situations
Topics
- Greetings and social introductions: nationalities / occupations
- Identifying objects and asking location / direction
- Talking about friends and family
- Talking about phone numbers and birthdays
- Talking about one’s daily routine & activities
- Ordering food & shopping: price
- Talking about likes & interests and trips
- Describing health & mood
- Making plans and suggesting some activities
- Making appointments and reservations
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | 212 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 88 | Language classes |
| Guided independent study | 212 | Consolidate class work by learning vocabulary and structures, and by reading, watching or listening to material in Korean. Prepare exercises and activities for class, write short assignments and generally begin to acquire a repertoire of effective language learning strategies. Learning activities are supported by various media, including audio, video / DVD, and, where appropriate, computer software |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 formative tasks covering some or all of the following areas: grammar, writing, listening, reading, speaking. | Variable | 1-7 | Written and oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 25 | 25 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 50 | As described on the ELE page | 1-7 | Written and oral |
| Written examination | 25 | 1.5 hours | 1-7 | Written and oral |
| Oral examination | 25 | 7-8 minutes | 1,2,4,5, 7 | Written and oral |
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| 0 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 1-7 | Referral/deferral period |
| Written Examination | Written Examination | 1-7 | Referral/deferral period |
| Oral Examination | Oral Examination | 1,2,4,5, 7 | Referral/deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
You will only be required to retake any failed assessments. Marks for any passed assessments will be carried forward. If you have failed any assessments but managed to pass the module overall, you will not be allowed to retake the failed assessments.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Main course book: Korean made easy for beginners (2nd edition) by Seung-Eun Oh, Darakwon, 2021
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
- Dictionary: Collins Pocket Korean Dictionary, Collins, 2012
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | October 2017 |
| Last revision date | 16/09/2022 |
