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Semester 2

Foundation Korean Language 1 (ASST07019)

Subject

Asian Studies

College

CAHSS

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

1

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

This introductory course is intended for absolute beginners. It is not suitable for students with any prior knowledge of Korean. **Please see Additional Restrictions below**

Course Summary

It is designed to give absolute beginners a basic, working knowledge of spoken and written Korean. The course is not suitable for students with previous knowledge of Korean. All students take all elements of assessment, including the examination. This course is a semester long and normally runs in semester 1 and semester 2. On successful completion of the course students will have the option of taking Foundation Korean Language 2, which follows on from Foundation Korean Language 1.

Course Description

The lectures will be taught in larger groups (of approximately 30 students), while separate oral tutorials will entail smaller groups (of around 15 students). In the tutorials, students will be able to practice speaking and writing tutorials. Classes will be conducted in an interactive manner, combining PowerPoint presentations by the instructor and role play among students. Students will learn the Korean script (Hangul) and will acquire a vocabulary of 600/700 Korean words. You will also learn how to comprehend and compose short pages in Korean. Topics covered throughout the course will include daily routines, making plans, means of transportation and shopping.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%

Additional Restrictions

This course CANNOT be taken alongside Foundation Korean Language 2 (ASST07018). Auditing this course is not permitted.

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