Korean Language 3A (LAS260)

Overview

• University credits: 20
• FHEQ level: 5
• Availability: Korean language degree students
• Frequency of class: 6 hours per week
• Group size: 20 students max
• Module Leader: Yeon Jeong Kim

Description

This module is focusing on receptive activities and written productive activities in Korean language at lower intermediate level. This module acts as a transition between the teacher-centred learning required for the acquisition of basic language skills, and the autonomous and self-directed learning required to progress at intermediate and advanced levels. Translation and functional reading skills are extended, with texts including annotated topical materials. Techniques for tackling unseen materials are developed and grammar knowledge is consolidated and expanded. Practical knowledge of roughly 150 Chinese characters is introduced. Students develop skills needed to make best use of the Year Abroad programme.

Learning outcomes

• Use the knowledge of more complex grammar and vocabulary for purposes of understanding, expression and communication.
• Write a range of narrative, informative, explanatory and descriptive text in Korean to match the context appropriately.
• Use basic functional reading skills to deal with a range of Korean texts to comprehend and get necessary information.
• Apply new mediation skills and translate precisely at a lower intermediate level.
• Identify the difference between formal and informal, written and spoken Korean in a range of source texts, and apply them in writing and translation appropriately.
• Identify the cultural diversity and evaluate students' perceptions of culture which leads to improving their intercultural competence.

Assessment

• Written exam (60%)
• Mid-Semester Test (40%)