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CTL2973 Korean I
Part I Course Duration: 1 semester Part II Course Aims The course aims to provide practical skills and knowledge in Korean language to the students with no prior knowledge of the Korean language. Students will learn to read and write the Korean alphabet (Hangeul) and master its sound system; build up knowledge in the basic grammar of Korean; and acquire simple key expressions that are based on daily activities. Certain cultural aspects will be also introduced through media sources and various activities as a means to understand Korean culture and society. No. CILOs Weighting (if applicable) 1. Master the sound system of Korean alphabet, Hangeul 3 2. Identify and compose the syllabic units 3 3. Demonstrate a knowledge of basic grammar of the Korean language 1 4. Recognize the key expressions based on daily activities such as greetings, shopping and food ordering 2 5. Identify some of the key features in Korean culture and customs. 1 *Notes on weighting: Being able to grasp the basics of Korean syllable structure and to read a simple word (by recognizing the syllable structure and combining the consonants and vowels into syllabic units) requires at least 6-7 weeks for our students. Thus, we will give heavy weights for reading and writing alphabet in this introductory course in order to advance the next level. ILO No TLAs Hours/week (if applicable) 1 · Syllables and structure of Hangeul system are explained through mini lectures; · Group/individual activities to enable students to compare and contrast the sounds of vowels and consonants through a variety of exercises (textbook, supplementary exercises, online resources and computer software) 1 2 · Students are enabled in recognizing the syllable structures through dictations, word games and exercises; · Lab sessions and online assignments to enable students to type Korean fonts so that they can search relevant information from online resources (online dictionary, Korean learning sites, online media sites, etc.) 1 3 · Basic concepts in Korean grammar such as word order, sentence patterns, and present tense rules are explained through mini lectures; · Students are engaged in various communicative activities to to acquire simple grammatical patterns in pair or group; · Students are enabled to compose sentences with basic sentence patterns through the textbook, and other supplementary resources in the tutorials. 0.25 4 · Students are enabled to produce key expressions in Korean daily activities through the textbook, and other supplementary resources such as , listening exercises, audio/visual exercises, and online resources; · A variety of role-plays and simulation games to enable students to communicate with basic daily expressions. 0.5 5 · Students are enabled to identify the key concepts in Korea’s traditional culture through mini-lectures, class discussions and group presentation; · Students are given hands-on opportunities for experiencing Korean customs and festivals (e.g., wearing Korean traditional dress, Hanbok, performing folk games, etc.) 0.25 Assessment Tasks/Activities Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course. ILO No Type of assessment tasks/activities Weighting (if applicable) Remarks CILO 1 3 CILO 2 3 CILO 3 1 CILO 4 2 CILO 5 1 Grading of Student Achievement: Refer to Grading of Courses in the Academic Regulations Part III Keyword Syllabus Korean Language: Pronouncing and writing Korean consonants and vowels of the Korean Alphabet, Hangeul; identifying and composing syllabic units; basic word order, present tenses rules; greetings; Sino-Korean numbers and shopping expressions, ordering at the restaurant; Korean Culture: brief history of Hangeul; Korean traditional dress (Hanbok); festivals; food. Related Links
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