SML2017 : Introduction to Korean
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Module Leader(s): Dr Gitte Marianne Hansen
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
In consonance with the overall aims of the degrees offered in the SML, this module aims to provide students with an introduction to modern Korean. It aims to give you a basic knowledge of Korean grammar and vocabulary using written and spoken sources. You will also learn to communicate orally in Korean.
Outline Of Syllabus
Korean uses the writing system Han’g?l which is made up of 10 consonants and 14 vowels (24 letters). The first weeks of the module will therefore be dedicated to learning Han’g?l including writing and reading.
Basic sentence structure, grammatical systems and vocabulary will be introduced and practised through simulations of everyday situations to ensure students become able to complete and understand basic communication at the beginner’s level.
Work requirements includes weekly exercises, both written and oral.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 20 | 2:00 | 40:00 | PiP Language seminars |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 98 | 1:00 | 98:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | PiP |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Private study mainly in the Language Resource Centre.
As this is a beginners’ languages course, it is more classroom-based than the other optional modules, hence the
higher number of contact hours. The language teaching will be integrated (oral, aural, and writing skills), rather than compartmentalised, and thereby closer to a real-life situation. This explains why
class tests and group learning are continuous.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aural Examination | 50 | 2 | M | 15 | N/A |
| Oral Examination | 10 | 2 | M | 15 | N/A |
| Written Examination | 60 | 2 | A | 40 | Assessing grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 30 | Assessing grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | A | Small practice assignments throughout the year. |
| Written exercise | 2 | A | Small practice assignments throughout the year. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Written examination (unseen) (40%) - In the 60-minute exam students will be assessed their knowledge of basic grammar and vocab as well as reading and writing skills.
Aural exam (15%) - In the 50-minute in-class exam students will be assessed their listening skills that they have practiced in class.
Oral examination (15%) – In the 10-minute exam students will be assessed basic communication skills that they have practiced in class.
Written exercises (30%) – Students will be assessed their knowledge of basic grammar and vocab as well as reading and writing skills by in-class test.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SML2017's Timetable