Inter Faculty Korean 1B
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG1088 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 1 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LANG1088
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module builds on the introductory work of stage 1a. The student is taught to understand and produce written and spoken information in topics not covered in the Autumn semester.
The four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are covered together with a study of the grammar involved in using the language at this level.
A single multiskilled assessment will replace all failed assessment components at the reassessment stage.
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Target Students
This module is open to all students provided their home department approves. There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.Available to JYA/Exchange students.This Module has been identified as being particularly suitable for first year students, including those from other Schools.Please note, your enrolment on this module will be conditional on subsequent attendance at an assessment by the Language Centre, where your appropriate language level will be confirmed. Failure to attend the assessment may result in your enrolment being cancelled. Dates and times of the assessment sessions will be advertised on the Language Centre website.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for
- One 2-hour seminar each week for
Assessment
- 60% In-class exam: 1 x In-class 45-60 mins Multi Skilled exam
- 40% In-class Oral Exam: 1 x In-class oral exam, 15 mins group discussion.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The basic structure of the language will be extended through topics related to coping either on holiday or in the work place. All four skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening are covered. The grammatical structures acquired in the autumn semester will be reinforced and developed further.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding of:
A1 Korean pronunciation
A2 Standard Korean spelling
A3 Ab initio Korean syntax
A4 Ab initio Korean sentence semantics
A5 Gist comprehension and more detailed reconstruction of audio material
A6 Basic oral skills
B. Intellectual skills:
B1 The ability to understand the standard Korean linguistic system both spoken and in the written form in the context of the topics studied
B2 Develop an awareness of cultural specificity
C. Professional Skills:
C1 Preparation of short oral and written presentations on topics covered
C2 Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information
C3 Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information
D. Transferable Skills:
D1 Pair and group work
D2 Time management
D3 Independent language study
D4 Ability to organise and present material
D5 Abilty to communicate effectively.
Conveners
- Yoon Jung