KOREA131-22A (HAM)

Korean Language for Beginners 1

15 Points

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School of Arts

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Convenor(s)

Jihye Kim

Jihye Kim
I.3.16
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jihye.kim@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Seunghee Pak

Seunghee Pak
I.3.03C
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cindy.pak@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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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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Paper Structure

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You will have two hours of lectures and 2 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.

You will be expected to submit the workbook assignment corresponding to each lesson electronically every fortnight.

In response to the ongoing COVID situation, lecture and tutorial attendance will not be a component of the overall grade. In order to progress to the expected level in the language, it is crucial that you attend and participate in scheduled classes, whether in person or via zoom. Each lesson will cover content that will help you do workbook assignments and prepare for exams. All the lectures and tutorials will be recorded and available on Moodle.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Write straightforward, basic texts relating to a range of everyday topics
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  • Relate a straightforward narrative or description
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  • Understand the main points of clear speech and writing used in everyday situations
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  • Reflect appropriately on their language development
    The Learning Outcomes are in accordance with the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) of the beginner level, Sublevel – 1 (source: Korean National Institute for International Education. Level Descriptions available at: https://www.topikguide.com/topik-overview/)
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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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. Hangeul listening & writing assignment (5%)
18 Mar 2022
12:00 AM
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Workbook assignment 1 (10%)
1 Apr 2022
12:00 AM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
3. The Mid-semester Test (20%)
13 Apr 2022
12:00 AM
20
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
✔
4. Workbook assignment 2 (10%)
15 Apr 2022
12:00 AM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
5. Workbook assignment 3 (10%)
13 May 2022
12:00 AM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
6. Workbook assignment 4 (15%)
10 Jun 2022
12:00 AM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
7. Individual oral presentation: script (15%) and video recording (15%)
24 Jun 2022
12:00 AM
30
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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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Required and Recommended Readings

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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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Recommended Readings

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Lee, SI., Jang, HS., Kim, JH., Jang, M., & Kang, YH. (2020). Learn! Korean with BTS: Book 1; Big Hit Edu.

Lee, SI., Jang, HS., Kim, JH., Jang, M., & Kang, YH. (2020). Learn! Korean with BTS: Book 2; Big Hit Edu.

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Online Support

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Please make sure that you thoroughly read every section on Moodle, which contain all the essential information about the paper.

Important announcements will also be posted through Moodle. Office hours will be available via Zoom.

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Workload

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This course is a standard 15-point course. You are expected to spend 10 hours per week on each 15-point course you are enrolled in, including class time, individual study and assignment preparation.
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