Mr Jung Soon Kim
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Languages & Cultures School
This course focuses on the A2 level (Basic User) of the CEFR language proficiency scale, particularly on developing literacy skills (reading and writing) in the Korean language up to the (Low) B1 level (Independent User). It introduces real-life situations in the Korean context and provides intercultural communication skills through the study of adapted and authentic texts. The course introduces students to a range of new language elements through various topics and real-life language situations in the Korean context. Some topics are also discussed in cross-cultural comparison with Australia when applicable, supporting students in their employability opportunities. This course is designed to primarily improve students' literacy skills while maintaining a balance in the development of listening, reading, writing, and cultural competence, up to the (Low) B1 (Independent User) level.
As a continuation of KORN2020/2022, KORN3006 builds on the literacy skills previously acquired, ensuring a seamless transition and further development of language proficiency. To maximize learning outcomes, it is highly recommended that students take KORN3005 concurrently, as it focuses on further developing speaking and listening skills.
Course requirements
Assumed background
The formal prerequisite for KORN3006 is KORN2022 and the recommended prerequisite is KORN2020. Students who do not fulfill those prerequisites, but who have an equivalent knowledge of Korean (e.g. from equivalent formal prerequisites gained interstate or overseas, or from residence in a Korean-speaking country) are required to consult the course coordinator beforehand. Please note that on the basis of such knowledge or abilities, enrolment in a different course may be recommended. If a student enrols in a course for which they hold incompatible qualifications, they may be advised to cancel their enrolment. Any misrepresentation in the placement process may be raised as a misconduct matter. ﾠﾠ
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
KORN2022
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
KORN2020
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
KORN3005
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
KORN2003
Course staff
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
Aims and outcomes
This course aims at improving students' literacy skills in A2 level (BasicﾠUser) on CEFR language proficiency scale, especially on developing reading and writing skills of Korean language up to lowﾠB1 level (Independent User). It introduces students to a range of new language elements through various topics and real-life language situations in the Korean context through which students will develop their cultural understanding and intercultural communication. In addition, students are supported in their employability journey through the opportunity to cross-culturally compare their learning of Korean in the global context.ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate knowledge on low intermediate level of Korean grammar, structures and vocabulary.
LO2.
Write essays/short paragraphs on familiar topics (e.g., reporting one's hobbies/daily routine, describing family members and weather/seasons) using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and register.
LO3.
Comprehend several types of low intermediate level written texts in Korean including real-world sources material.
LO4.
Demonstrate resilience as a language leaner as they develop and deploy linguistically and culturally appropriate responses to a range of familiar social/cultural interactions.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique |
Written assignment
|
15% (3 x 5%) |
Written Assignment I - 21/03/2025 5:00 pm Written Assignment II - 4/04/2025 5:00 pm Written Assignment III - 17/04/2025 5:00 pm
W4 (Friday, 5pm), W6 (Friday, 5pm), W8 (Thursday, 5pm) |
| Examination |
Written Exam I
|
35% |
8/05/2025 3:00 pm
This exam will be on the second tutorial hour of WEEK 10 class. |
| Examination |
Written Exam II
|
50% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
Check your examination timetable. |
Assessment details
Written assignment
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 15% (3 x 5%)
- Due date
Written Assignment I - 21/03/2025 5:00 pm
Written Assignment II - 4/04/2025 5:00 pm
Written Assignment III - 17/04/2025 5:00 pm
W4 (Friday, 5pm), W6 (Friday, 5pm), W8 (Thursday, 5pm)
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
There will be three Written Assignments over the semester, and students are required to handwrite all the assignments in 10-12 sentences in Korean.
Important assignment condition information
This is a take-home assignment. You will have access to your own notes, course texts, and other materials.
The normal academic integrity rules apply.
- You cannot cut and paste material other than your own work.
- You are not permitted to consult any other person – whether directly, online, or through any other means – about any aspect of this assignment.
- For detailed information, please check the Assessment, Student Integrity and Misconduct Policies at http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct .
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
Blackboard Assignment
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Only 7-day extensions are allowed as this is part of a series of tasks which students need to complete in order to demonstrate consolidation of content. Feedback and marks are released a week after the due date.
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 I
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
8/05/2025 3:00 pm
This exam will be on the second tutorial hour of WEEK 10 class.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Date: W10, TUT2 (during the class time)
Venue: TBA (A room will be booked for the in-person exam.)
Weight: 35%
Duration: 90 minutes for exam completion, 10 minute reading time.
Range: Everything covered by WEEK 9 TUT2 (i.e., Lessons/Topics in the textbook, PPTs, written assignment topics)
Note:
- Apply for a Deferred Exam if you are unable to take the exam on the scheduled date.
- It is a paper-based and in-class exam (a room will be booked).
- It is NOT an OPEN-BOOK EXAM.
- No other written or printed materials are permitted (Other permitted materials: black or blue pen (no pencil), whiteout, water bottle (optional), and student ID card).
- Write the answers in the spaces provided on the examination paper.
- Write the answers in Black or Blue Pen (no pencil).
- Any answers that do not follow the guidelines/instructions will not be marked.
- Arrive at the exam venue ahead of time. No extra time will be permitted.
- Bring your student ID. If you have forgotten your ID, you can obtain a temporary card by visiting Student Central. Ensure that you organise this ahead of time; you will not be permitted extra time to complete your exam if you have to go to Student Central.
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.
Task samples:
I. Write an appropriate meaning/expression in English/Korean to each Korean/English word/expression/sentence.
(1) 예약:
(2) 여름이 끝나고 벌써 가을이 됐네요.
(3) be thick:
(4) The book I was reading yesterday disappeared.
II. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words/expressions from the box below. Use each expression only once. Change the form if necessary.
[걱정하다 맑다 알아듣다 유명하다]
(1) 한국에서는 설악산이 제일 _____________ 것 같아요.
(2) 요즘 집에 늦게 들어가서 부모님이 _______________ 것 같아요.
III. Choose the most appropriate response to A. (Choose one answer.)
A: 보통은 따뜻한데, 어젯밤에는 난방이 안 돼서 굉장히 추웠어요.
B: ________________________
(1) 어머, 고생이에요.
(2) 어머, 고생하셨겠네요. v
(3) 어머, 혼났어요.
(4) 어머, 고생하세요.
IV: Short-Answer questions – write down the most appropriate response to each question in Korean.
(1) 어제 날씨가 어땠어요?
V. Write a short paragraph on the given topic in Korean.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Materials | Black or blue pen (no pencil), whiteout, and water bottle (optional), and student ID card. |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
This is an in-person, paper-based, in-class assessment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Written Exam II
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
Check your examination timetable.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Range: All contents/topics covered during the semester
Note:
- Bring your UQ student ID. If you have forgotten your ID, you can obtain a temporary card by visiting Student Central. Ensure that you organise this ahead of time; you will not be permitted extra time to complete your exam if you have to go to Student Central.
- Write the answers in Black or Blue Pen (no pencil).
- All Answer Sheets/Papers that do not follow the guidelines will not be marked.
Question types
Part 1: Writing I (unseen topic*) (15%) – Write a short paragraph on the given topic in Korean.
Part 2: Writing II (based on the reading passages) (15%)
Part 3: Short-answer questions (15%)
[Sample question: 주말에 뭐 했어요?]
*: new but all related to the topics/texts covered during the semester
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 or typed 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.
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.
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: A student awarded this grade has not completed the required assessment items. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A student awarded this grade has not completed the required assessment items. Writing shows an extremely narrow range of structures and expressions. The student will not fulfil minimal requirements to complete a task. Comprehension is extremely limited. Script is used with limited accuracy and use of Hanja and Korean characters is infrequent. Lack of linguistic knowledge and limited use of strategies to locate informationﾠlead to extremely limited comprehension. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The student's writing shows an extremely narrow range of structures and expressions with frequent errors.ﾠThe studentﾠdoes not fulfil minimal requirements to complete a task. Comprehension of spoken language is limited. Script, is used with limited accuracy and frequency. Considerable gaps in linguistic knowledge and limited use of strategies to locate information in written and spoken texts lead to limited comprehension. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student's writing shows a narrow range of structures and expressionsﾠ with accuracy and fluency fluctuating considerably from activity to activity. Student fulfils minimal performance requirements. Comprehension of spoken language is fair in predictable contexts. Student occasionally uses strategies. Script, including Hanja, is used with fluctuating accuracy and frequency. Considerable gaps in linguistic knowledge and infrequent use of strategies to locate information in written and spoken texts lead to limited comprehension. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student's writing shows a range of structures and expressions used with accuracy and fluency fluctuating considerably from activity to activity. Student will occasionally elaborate beyond minimal performance requirements. Student comprehends most spoken language and occasionally uses strategies when this is not the case. Script, including Hanja, as set out in the Weekly handouts, is used with reasonable accuracy and frequency depending on the activity. Some gaps in linguistic knowledge and use of strategies to locate information in written and spoken texts lead to comprehension problems. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student's writing shows a wide range of structures and expressions. Accuracy and fluency are generally good but open to some fluctuation. Student will frequently elaborate beyond minimal performance requirements. Student comprehends most spoken language and uses strategies effectively when this is not the case. Script, including Hanja, is used readily and accurately. Student uses a range of strategies and linguistic knowledge in order to locate information in written and spoken texts with frequent success. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student's writing shows a wide range of structures and expressions used accurately and fluently. Student is willing and able to elaborate beyond minimal performance requirements. Student comprehends almost all spoken language and uses strategies effectively when this is not the case. Script, including Hanja, is used readily and accurately. Student uses a range of strategies and linguistic knowledge and successfully locates information in written and spoken texts. |
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.
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.
Additional learning resources information
http://www.korean.go.kr/hangeul/cpron/main.htm
http://www.sejonghakdang.org/opencourse/kosnet/courseDescription.do
https://lei.snu.ac.kr/mobile/kr/klec/introduction/T-material.jspﾠ
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 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Tutorial |
W1-Class overview; Review; Lesson 1 Class overview; Review (handout); Lesson 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Tutorial |
W2-Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Tutorial |
W3-Lesson 1 & 2 Lesson 1; Lesson 2 Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Tutorial |
W4-Lesson 2; Written assignment I due Lesson 2; Written assignment I due (W4, Friday, 5pm) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Tutorial |
W5-Lesson 2 & 3 Lesson 2; Lesson 3 Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Tutorial |
W6-Lesson 3; Written assignment II due Lesson 3; Written assignment II due (W6, Friday, 5pm) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Tutorial |
W7-Lesson 3 & 4; Reading I Lesson 3; Lesson 4; Reading I Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Tutorial |
W8-Lesson 4; Written assignment III Lesson 4; Written assignment III due (W8, Thursday, 5pm) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Mid-sem break (21 Apr - 27 Apr) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid-semester break Mid-semester break (21-25 April) |
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Tutorial |
W9-Lesson 4 & 5 Lesson 4; Lesson 5 Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Tutorial |
W10-Lesson 5; Written Exam I Lesson 5; Written Exam during CON2 class (8 May) 5 May, Monday: Public Holiday --> Make-up class (TBA) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Tutorial |
W11-Lesson 5; Reading II Lesson 5; Reading II Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Tutorial |
W12-Lesson 6 Lesson 6 Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Tutorial |
W13-Lesson 6; Review Lesson 6; Review Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Policies and procedures
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- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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