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Written Korean IB (KORN2022)

Study period
Sem 2 2024
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
Study level
Undergraduate
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Units
2
Administrative campus
St Lucia
Coordinating unit
Languages & Cultures School

This course consolidates work done in KORN1011 to improve reading and writing skills by providing further new words including compound words. The course will improve students' understanding of Korean sentence structure and grammar and enhance students' ability to translate between the two languages (Korean/English).

KORN2022 is designed to develop a solid foundation of mainly reading, writing skills and grammatical skills, partially speaking and listening skills and additionally, insight into the socio-cultural aspects of the language. This course is a continuation of KORN1011.

Course requirements

Assumed background

The formal prerequisiteᅠfor KORN2022 is KORN1011 and the recommended prerequitieᅠis KORN1010. Students who enrol KORN2022ᅠare expected to complete the prerequisites (i.e., KORN1011) and/or the recommended prerequisite (i.e., KORN1010). Students who do not fulfil theᅠprerequisites, but who have equivalent knowledge of Koreanᅠ(e.g. from equivalent formal prerequisites gained interstate or overseas, or from the residence in Korea) are required to consult the course coordinator beforehand.

Please also note that enrolments may be refused on the basis of such knowledge or abilities, and enrolment in a different course may be recommended.

If students have learnt Korean elsewhere or if they are Korean background students, they must haveᅠa placement test.ᅠ

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

KORN1011

Recommended prerequisites

We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:

KORN1010

Recommended companion or co-requisite courses

We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:

KORN2020

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

KORN1002

Restrictions

Summer Semester course offering 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

This course aims at developing students’ high introductory level of Korean, mainly in writing, reading and cultural competence in high A1 on the CEFR language proficiency scale. By offering language learning in Korean in a global context, this course aims to expand students’ worldviews and offers opportunities for students to develop intercultural communication skills and intercultural perspectives. Thus, students are supported in their employability journey through the opportunity to compare their learning of Korean in the global context cross-culturally.ᅠ

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

LO1.

Develop knowledge on a high introductory level of Korean grammar, structures, and vocabulary.

LO2.

Write guided short essays with familiar topics using a high introductory-level Korean grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structures.

LO3.

Read, comprehend and understand a high introductory level of written texts in Korean and cultural perspectives of Korea.

LO4.

Develop a high introductory level of understanding of the different aspects of the Korean culture within a global context embedded in the written form of the Korean language.

LO5.

Expand the knowledge and resilience acquired in class to communicate effectively across cultures and to develop intercultural communication skills in a literacy aspect.

Assessment

Assessment summary

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Essay/ Critique, Quiz Written Tasks 1 and 2
  • Identity Verified
  • Online
20% (Written Task 1: 10%, Written Task 2: 10%)

Written Task 1: 22/08/2024 - 23/08/2024

Written Task 2: 10/10/2024 - 11/10/2024

Note:

  • Written Task 1 is due at 5 pm on Friday in Week 5.
  • Written Task 2 is due at 5 pm on Friday in Week 11.
Examination Written Exam
  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
40%

Week 8 Mon - Week 8 Fri

The Written Exam will be held in the 2-hour class in Week 8.

Examination End-of-semester Exam
  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
40%

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Assessment details

Written Tasks 1 and 2

  • Identity Verified
  • Online
Mode
Written
Category
Essay/ Critique, Quiz
Weight
20% (Written Task 1: 10%, Written Task 2: 10%)
Due date

Written Task 1: 22/08/2024 - 23/08/2024

Written Task 2: 10/10/2024 - 11/10/2024

Note:

  • Written Task 1 is due at 5 pm on Friday in Week 5.
  • Written Task 2 is due at 5 pm on Friday in Week 11.
Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Task description

Students need to upload their writing on the given tasks on Blackboard twice (Weeks 5 and 11). 

The task may include the following skills:

  • Vocabulary recognition
  • Grammar 
  • Producing appropriate expression on the basis of the information cue provided
  • Writing a short essay

Preparation guidelines and marking criteria will be available on Blackboard.

Gen AI & Machine Translation (MT) Statement

This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

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.

Written Exam

  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
Mode
Written
Category
Examination
Weight
40%
Due date

Week 8 Mon - Week 8 Fri

The Written Exam will be held in the 2-hour class in Week 8.

Other conditions
Time limited.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Task description

The written exam will cover up to Week 7's content.

The written exam may include the following tasks:

  • Reading comprehension
  • Dialogue completion according to the given instruction
  • Completion of short dialogues
  • Translation task
  • Writing essays

Preparation guidelines and marking criteria will be available on Blackboard.

No extra time will be allowed for late students.

Gen AI & Machine Translation (MT) Statement

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.

Exam details

Planning time 10 minutes
Duration 80 minutes
Calculator options

No calculators permitted

Open/closed book Closed Book examination - specified written materials permitted
Materials

One A4 sheet of handwritten notes , single sided, is permitted

Exam platform Paper based
Invigilation

Invigilated in person

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

End-of-semester Exam

  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
Mode
Written
Category
Examination
Weight
40%
Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Other conditions
Time limited.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Task description

Weight: 40%

The two-hour exam will be scheduled during the regular exam period.

The goal of the End-of-semester exam is to test students' overall understanding of the Korean language skills (especially writing and reading) taught in this course.

The End-of-semester exam may include the following tasks:

  • Completion of dialogue
  • Writing an essay
  • Filling in the blanks
  • Completion of short conversations  
  • Answering the questions given in Korean

Preparation guidelines and marking criteria will be available on Blackboard.

Gen AI & Machine Translation (MT) Statement

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.

Exam details

Planning time 10 minutes
Duration 120 minutes
Calculator options

No calculators permitted

Open/closed book Closed Book examination - specified written materials permitted
Materials

One A4 sheet of handwritten notes , single sided, is permitted

Exam platform Paper based
Invigilation

Invigilated in person

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

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 in written form and barely attempts to utilise written skills at all. The student is unable to use most basic script nor form sentences in written Korean.

2 (Fail) 25 - 44

Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: The student never uses communication strategies in written form and demonstrates little or no understanding of written Korean. Pronunciation is frequently incomprehensible and speech is characterised by frequent one-word utterances. Written Korean is 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 in written form and demonstrates a limited understanding of written Korean. Pronunciation is frequently incomprehensible. The student speaks by relying heavily on memorisation. There are frequent errors in writing 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 in written form effectively. Comprehension of written 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 in written form and understands most written Korean when vocabulary and structures which 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 in written form and understands written Korean well when vocabulary and structures which are introduced in the course are used. The student uses comprehensible pronunciation and generally responds fluently and appropriately. In writing, 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 in written form and is always able to understand written Korean when vocabulary and structures which are introduced in the course are used. The student uses consistently comprehensible pronunciation and responds fluently, appropriately and confidently. In writing the student uses a wide range of vocabulary and structures with accuracy and attempts to use language creatively. Characters which 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 assignments submitted should be the work of the student and the student alone. This means that students are NOT to seek outside help (from other students, teachers, private tutors, native speakers, Gen AI, machine translation, etc) in preparing assignments. If students are having difficulties in completing their assignments, they should see their tutor during consultation hours or by appointment. Students suspected of having received outside help will be referred to the School of Languages and Cultures Integrity Officer.

All work submitted must comply with the declaration on the School's assignment/exam coversheet in which you declare yourself to be the author of the item in question. The assignment coversheets are reproduced in Blackboard for each assessment item: electronic submissions imply that you have read and agree with the statements on the coversheets.

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 materials on Blackboard before the 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 in Learning Pathway on Blackboard which are digital learning materials developed with Kaltura, Padlet 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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Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Week 3

General contact hours

Lesson 8 and 9a

Each week consists of 1-hour lecture and 2-hour tutorial.

  • Seeking agreement: 지요?
  • Demonstrative expression: 이/그/저
  • Deferential styles: (스)ㅂ니다/(스)ㅂ니까?
  • N(으)로: 'toward N'
  • Irregular predicates in ㄹ
  • Expressing goal/sources: N한테/께, N 한테서
  • The noun-modifying form: Adjective stem-(으)ㄴ + N

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Multiple weeks

From Week 4 To Week 6

General contact hours

Lesson 9b and 10

Each week consists of 1-hour lecture and 2-hour tutorial.

  • Honorific expressions, the subject honorific -(으)시
  • Clausal connective: -지만
  • The clausal connective: (으)ㄴ데/는데
  • Expressing desire: -고 싶다, -고 싶어 하다
  • The sentence ending: (으)ㄴ데요/는데요
  • The clausal connective: 아서/해서/어서
  • The noun-modifying form: Verb stem-는 + N

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Multiple weeks

From Week 7 To Week 9

General contact hours

Lesson 11 and 12a

Each week consists of 1-hour lecture and 2-hour tutorial.

  • The progressive form: -고 있다
  • Intentional (으)ㄹ래요?
  • N(이)나 vs N 밖에
  • Asking someone's opinion: -(으)ㄹ까요?
  • The clausal connective (sequential): -아서/해서/어서
  • Conjectural -겠-

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Additional learning activity information

Learning information

  • As we will not always have time to go through the exercises in the main textbook, we recommend that you complete them yourself in your own study time.
  • Learning activities may vary depending on students' progress.

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:

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