Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2026 (23/02/2026 - 20/06/2026)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Languages & Cultures School
This course equips students with no prior knowledge of the Korean language to communicate in various settings, including work-related contexts, using foundational skills in speaking and listening. Students will learn the Korean alphabet, elementary vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar as applied in modern Korean society through speaking activities, listening comprehension exercises, and conversational practice. The course also incorporates relevant cultural insights to enhance language use in professional and social interactions.
The Summer Semester in-person or external course offering may be cancelled unless a minimum of 20 students enrol. If both offerings have fewer than 20 students, the course may be cancelled.
The course is designed to achieve a solid foundation in basic modern Korean, focusing on the development of listening and speaking. Classes include listening and speaking exercises as well as grammar practice in Korean scripts. Students learn how to communicate with Koreans in various settings.
Course requirements
Assumed background
KORN1010 assumes no prior knowledge of Korean.
- If students have learnt Korean elsewhere, or if ﾠthey are ﾠKorean background students,ﾠ they must haveﾠ a placement test.ﾠ
- KORN1010 is a course starting at A1 level on the CEFR language proficiency scale, and enabling you to reach a high A1 level.
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
KORN1011
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
KORN1000
Restrictions
Summer Semester External or In Person course offering (or both) may be cancelled unless a minimum of 20 students enrol.
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Public holidays:
Alternative arrangements for affected students will be announced through the Blackboard site.
Class allocation:
In order to optimise the student experience, it may be necessary to reallocate students to a different class from their first choice. Before this happens, every effort will be made to enable students to voluntarily change into an alternative class that is suitable.
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email hass.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full name,
- Student ID, and
- the Course Code
Additional information and support can be found here.
Aims and outcomes
KORN1010 is designed to develop practical communicative competence in Korean in the five skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing, cultural competence). This course will introduce some fundamental grammatical structures of Korean, raise understanding of the nature of Korean through studying its cultural component as well as its linguistic systems. In addition, this will equip students with language-learning strategies and intercultural competence which will help the students to initiate their own communication. Thus, students are supported in their employability journey through the opportunity to compare their learning of Korean in the global context cross-culturally.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Listen and speak in Korean using basic vocabulary
LO2.
Communicate in Korean using patterns and vocabulary on themes specified in the course content; participate in daily Korean conversation in limited way
LO3.
Understand spoken Korean within the range of topics studied
LO4.
Achieve the following functions [various greetings, introduction, counting in Korean numbers, describe likes and dislikes, telling the time and making appointments, meeting people, daily routines, interaction with other people, shopping.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation |
Video Assessment 1
|
20% |
27/03/2026 5:00 pm
Note:
|
| Presentation |
Video Assessment 2
|
30% |
15/05/2026 5:00 pm
Note:
|
| Role play/ Simulation |
(School Based) Final Oral Interview
|
50% |
6/06/2026 - 19/06/2026
Note:
|
Assessment details
Video Assessment 1
- Identity Verified
- Online
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
27/03/2026 5:00 pm
Note:
- Video Assessment 1 is due at 5 pm on Friday in Week 5
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03
Task description
General information
- This assessment requires students to record a video of reading Korean words, grammatical expressions, and sentences, and submit it on Blackboard.
- The assessment will cover content taught up to Week 4.
- Students are encouraged to practise recognising and reading Korean characters (Hangeul), words, and sentences.
- When students start recording, they must hold their student ID up to the camera and state their name and student number.
- The video recording should not exceed 5 minutes.
- Students may practise as much as they like before recording and submitting the video for the assessment.
- This assessment is not conducted during class time; students may complete it at home.
- Preparation guidelines and marking criteria will be available on Blackboard.
Statement on AI & MT
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
Via Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Only a 14-calendar-day extension is allowed for this assessment task, as demonstrating consolidation of knowledge is required to progress with the course's learning sequence. Individual results and general feedback are provided within two weeks. Maximum extension length allows assessors to give timely feedback before subsequent tasks are due.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Video Assessment 2
- Identity Verified
- Online
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
15/05/2026 5:00 pm
Note:
- Video Assessment 2 is due at 5 pm on Friday in Week 11.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03
Task description
General information
- This assessment consists of two recorded components submitted as a single video file: (1) an oral presentation based on a script written on a topic, and (2) a reading of a script.
- The assessment will cover content taught up to Week 10.
- When recording begins, students must hold their student ID up to the camera and state their name and student number.
- Students must write their own script on a topic provided in class.
- The presentation script should be in a narrative style, not a dialogue.
- Students should demonstrate what they have learnt from the course by utilising vocabulary and grammar covered in class.
- Students may use a small number of phrases that have not been taught in the course if they consider them useful; however, these will not be considered towards their marks.
- Students should practise the script until they are able to speak it naturally at an appropriate speed.
- Students' reading skills will also be assessed. A reading script designed to take approximately one minute to read at a normal speaking pace will be released on Blackboard prior to the assessment.
- The video recording must clearly show the student's face, and the audio must be clear with no background noise. The recording must be completed in one take; pausing or editing the recording is not permitted.
- Preparation guidelines and marking criteria will be available on Blackboard.
Script submission on Blackboard
- Students must submit the presentation script, written in Korean, via the "Submission: Video Assessment 2 (30%) Script" link on Blackboard by the due date.
- When submitting the script, students must include their official name (First name, Last name) and student ID in the file name (e.g. John Smith 41234567.docx or .pdf).
Length
- The total video duration must not exceed 5 minutes (oral presentation: 4 minutes; reading component: 1 minute).
- The length of the oral presentation (word limit) should be approximately 130-140 words.
- For example, the following are counted as five words (15 syllables): 오늘 / 아침에 / 친구하고 / 학교에 / 왔어요.
Guidelines for Using Generative AI in Assessments
- The assignment coversheet must be submitted as part of this assessment, whether generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Google Gemini) have been used or not.
- A coversheet template will be provided.
- If generative AI tools have been used in the assessment, students are required to submit both the original draft and the version processed using generative AI tools.
- Any use of generative AI must be acknowledged in the assessment submission. Details of how generative AI has been used are indicated on the assignment coversheet template.
- For further details and an example coversheet, please refer to this link: https://guides.library.uq.edu.au/referencing/generative-ai-tools-assignments.
Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT)
- This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
Via Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Only a 14-calendar-day extension is allowed for this assessment task, as demonstrating consolidation of knowledge is required to progress with the course's learning sequence. Individual results and general feedback are provided within two weeks. Maximum extension length allows assessors to give timely feedback before subsequent tasks are due.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
(School Based) Final Oral Interview
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
6/06/2026 - 19/06/2026
Note:
- The exam will be taken at an individually selected time slot from the available options scheduled within the Final Examination period.
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
General Information
- This assessment will be conducted during the Final Examination period. Available interview time slots will be released to students prior to the examination period, and students will be required to select and attend one of the allocated time slots to complete the assessment.
- Weighting: 50% (Interview with questions and answers (40%) and reading component (10%))
- Duration: 25 minutes allocated per student
- Assessment type: Individual interview with an examiner and reading of a Korean script
- Venue: Room to be announced prior to the interview.
Sign-up
- Students are required to sign up for an interview time slot online via Blackboard prior to the interview period.
- Students are responsible for noting their allocated time.
- The finalised interview timetable will be released on Blackboard after the sign-up period.
Questions and Answers
- A handout of sample questions will be issued prior to the interview.
- Students will be asked questions based on the sample questions provided prior to the interview.
- The questions may be asked in the same or a slightly modified form.
- Students should demonstrate as much of what they have learnt from the course as possible.
- The number of questions will vary depending on the student's level of fluency.
- Higher marks will be awarded for more fluent and natural responses.
Reading a Korean Script Part
- Students will be asked to read a Korean script in Korean that will be shown on the screen.
Note
- Students must bring their UQ student ID to the interview.
- Students are required to wait outside the venue 10 minutes before their allocated time.
- Notes must not be brought into the testing venue.
- Assistance from others (including friends, family members, or any devices or applications) is not permitted for this interview.
- Students may use a limited number of phrases not taught in the course if considered useful; however, these will not be considered towards the assessment marks.
- Preparation guidelines and marking criteria will be available on Blackboard.
Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student never uses communication strategies and barely attempts to communicate at all. The student is unable to use most basic script nor form sentences in spoken Korean. S/he is generally unintelligible. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student never uses communication strategies and demonstrates little or no understanding of written or spoken Korean. Pronunciation is frequently incomprehensible and speech is characterised by frequent one-word utterances. Korean expressions are extremely limited in range of structures and vocabulary, with frequent errors in use of characters. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The student hardly uses communication strategies and demonstrates a limited understanding of spoken and written Korean. Pronunciation is frequently incomprehensible. The student speaks haltingly, relying heavily on memorisation. There are frequent errors in both speech and listening and in use of characters. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student does not use communication strategies effectively. Comprehension of written and spoken Korean is generally good but details may be missed or misunderstood. The student's pronunciation is generally comprehensible but some lapses occur. The student tends to use formulaic expressions rather than original utterances and uses a narrow range of vocabulary. Script, vocabulary and structures are mostly used with accuracy; however, errors will occasionally affect meaning. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student occasionally uses effective communication strategies and understands most written and spoken Korean when vocabulary and structures that are introduced in the course are used. The student's pronunciation is generally comprehensible, but some lapses occur. Fluency is subject to fluctuation. The student attempts to use a range of characters, vocabulary and structures, with occasional attempts at creativity. While errors occur, they do not, on the whole, affect meaning. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student occasionally uses effective communication strategies and understands written and spoken Korean well when vocabulary and structures that are introduced in the course are used. The student uses comprehensible pronunciation and generally responds fluently and appropriately. In production skills, the student uses a range of vocabulary and structures, although the accuracy of use fluctuates. Creative use of language may often be attempted. Characters are used with a high degree of accuracy. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student effectively uses communication strategies and is always able to understand both written and spoken Korean when vocabulary and structures that are introduced in the course are used. The student uses consistently comprehensible pronunciation and responds fluently, appropriately and confidently. In production skills the student uses a wide range of vocabulary and structures with accuracy and attempts to use language creatively. Characters that have been introduced in the course are used with accuracy. |
Additional course grading information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
- All assessment items must be completed on or submitted by the specified deadlines for formal marking.
- Results and feedback are available to students two weeks after each assessment.
- Students are able to review their test performance upon request.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Other course materials
If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.
Required
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| In-class materials | Students should download the learning material on Blackboard before class. |
Recommended
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-class materials | Pre-class videos on Blackboard | |
| Post-class materials | Post-class materials on Blackboard |
Additional learning resources information
Each week, students can use Pre-class and Post-class materials on Blackboard which are digital learning materials developed with EchoVideo and H5P.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Tutorial |
Week 1 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 2 |
Tutorial |
Week 2 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 3 |
Tutorial |
Week 3 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial Lesson 1 Conversation 1 and 2
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 4 |
Tutorial |
Week 4 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial Lesson 2 Conversation 1
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 5 |
Tutorial |
Week 5 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial Lesson 2 Conversation 2
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 6 |
Tutorial |
Week 6 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial Lesson 3 Conversation 1
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 7 |
Tutorial |
Week 7 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial Lesson 3 Conversation 2
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 8 |
Tutorial |
Week 8 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial Lesson 4 Conversation 1
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 9 |
Tutorial |
Week 9 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial Lesson 4 Conversation 2
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 10 |
Tutorial |
Week 10 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial Lesson 5 Conversation 1
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 11 |
Tutorial |
Week 11 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial Lesson 6 Conversation 1
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 12 |
Tutorial |
Week 12 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial Lesson 6 Conversation 2
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Week 13 One 1-hour tutorial and one 2-hour tutorial
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
- AI for Assessment Guide
- Recording of Teaching Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.