Korean Intensive 1a (LAS149)
Overview
- University credits: 20
- FHEQ level: 4
- Availability: Korean language degree students
- Frequency of class: 8 hours per week
- Group size: 20 students max
- Module Leader: Yeon Jeong Kim
Description
This module teaches the foundations of Korean language for students in the Korean Intensive pathway. Through a high-contact and interactive classroom experience, you will gain core knowledge in Korean reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. By the end of the semester, you will be able to, read in the Korean alphabet, Hangul, use grammar and vocabulary to write about everyday topics, and translate passages between Korean and English. Through a tandem language partner programme and real-world media in the classroom, you will develop grounded cultural awareness of contemporary South Korean society. Together with Korean Intensive 1b and 1c, you will achieve the equivalent of CEFR A2 or TOPIK Level 2 by the end of your first year.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the foundations of Hangul and the writing system.
- Command a core vocabulary around everyday topics.
- Utilise basic grammar points to build sentences.
- Read and compose passages on daily topics in Korean.
- Translate passages between English and Korean.
Assessment
- Written exam (60%)
- Mid-semester Test (40%)
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