Korean Beginners Accelerated (LL2C4)
Summary
Level
This module is offered to students with no prior knowledge of Korean. Due to the 'accelerated' nature of the module, evidence of prior linguistic achievement (e.g. a high GCSE grade or A2 CEFR level in a foreign language) is desirable.
Main Objectives
- To understand and communicate in familiar and routine situations, using frequently used expressions;
- To develop strategies for language learning; and
- To work towards/achieve A2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
Credits
30 CREDITS, also available for 24 CREDITS
Teaching and Learning
Two weekly blended sessions for 21 weeks, organised as:
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two 2-hour synchronous classes (4 contact hours altogether)
- homework & independent study
If health & safety restrictions are required, teaching may move online.
Students are reminded that 1 credit = 10 hours of study, therefore for a 30 credit module, the minimum expected amount of study is 300 hours, which averages over 10 hours per week. A substantial amount of independent study is therefore required. Students can make use of Moodle to facilitate this.
Assessment
Term 1: one interim test (10%)
Term 3: one reading/writing test (50%) + one speaking test (40%)
Tutor
Dr. Yoosun Ko (Yoosun.Ko@warwick.ac.uk)
Course Texts (must be bought by student)
Term 1
- Sejong Korean Vol. 1 by King Sejong Institute
- The textbook online source will be provided by the tutor.
- If you want to buy the textbook, you can find the book with the ISBN: 880854716650
Term 2
- Sejong Korean Vol. 2 by King Sejong Institute
- The textbook online source will be provided by the tutor
- If you want to buy the textbook, you can find the book with ISNB: 9788996994718
Course Description
The module will offer an opportunity for students to develop their communicative competence in Korean in an intensive mode.
Students will learn the basics of the Korean language and this will offer an opportunity for students to develop their communicative competence in Korean by learning vocabulary and expressions, grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing. For those students intending to understand Korean literacy, either for staying in Korea for travel, study or on work placements, this fast-paced module can promote confidence-building for communicating with native speakers abroad.
Successful completion of Korean Beginners Accelerated qualifies students to progress to Korean 3.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Use vocabulary and expressions appropriately
- Communicate on familiar topics and activities
- Write simple texts, messages and emails using correct language
- Understand spoken language in the area of immediate personal relevance
- Understand texts dealing with descriptions of events and feelings
- Apply a basic knowledge of grammar
By the end of the course, students should be able to perform at Level A2 Basic user (waystage) of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) or close to that level.
Syllabus
The syllabus will include the following:
Communicative situations
The Korean scripts (Hangeul) & introductions, languages & nationalities, family, professions & future career aspirations, describing places and people, daily routine & telling the time, food: national cuisine & healthy lifestyle, expressing opinions, talking about the past, sports and leisure activities, travel & holidays, hometown and a capital city.
This module, aimed at beginners, will provide an introduction to fundamental features of Korean grammar and essential basic structures, making it possible to function in a range of everyday situations.
Grammar content
The students are going to form simple sentences with an understanding of basic grammar.
He/she will be capable of understanding and forming practical sentences and simple sentences used in everyday life.
Communicative functions and grammar contents based on the textbooks used.
Subject-specific and transferable skills
- Written and spoken communication
- Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
- Intercultural Awareness, Digital Literacy, Teamwork
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