ULKR51010 LEAP Korean 1 (A1)
- Credits: 20
- Pre-requisite: None
- Co-requisite: Open to all students except Korean
- Taught during: Both semesters
- Timetable: Click here
Description
This course is for absolute beginners. It is designed for those who wish to attain a basic understanding of the Korean language covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It aims to introduce students to the Korean characters, the basic language structure and the basics of Korean grammar. Students will also acquire limited vocabulary to be able to read simple texts and conduct basic conversation in key areas of everyday communication. The course provides students with a solid foundation for further language learning.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- handle some of the basic grammatical structures of Korean;
- understand and read, some familiar and daily expressions used in common everyday situations and write very simple messages;
- communicate orally at a basic level in a limited number of common everyday situations;
- have some understanding and knowledge of Korean life and culture.
By the end of the course, students should be able to perform at Level A1 of the Common European Framework.
Transferable skills
Pair and teamwork, focussed listening, informal presentations, language awareness, cultural appreciation.
Teaching and learning methods
Seminars, three hours per week, delivered through blended learning which integrates on campus and on-line instruction as necessary.
This will also include online digital learning available via the university VLE platform and will be supplemented by extra online resources to aid students in their independent learning.
Assessment
four pieces of assessed work as follows:
Semester 1
- Written exam; 30% weighting; held in university's Semester 1 exam period in January
Semester 2
- Speaking exam; 40% Week 12
- Written exam; 30% weighting; held in university's Semester 2 exam period in May/June
Nature and timing of feedback
Feedback will include a combination of: informal ongoing oral and written feedback resulting from homework and class based learning activities; formal written feedback will be given following every assessment.
Convenor
Dr Orieb Masadeh-Tate
Taught by
Narae Park
Maximum entry
25 per group
Set texts
TBC
Recommended texts
TBC
Pathway
Employability
Successful completion of this course unit will enhance your curriculum vitae and employability. It will help prepare you for travelling to and working in Korea.