Admission requirements
This course is available exclusively to BA Korean Studies students who successfully completed Korean 3 (5722KK03) or Korean Language Study in Korea (5722VK07, level 3 or equivalent).
Please note: this course replaces Hanja and Vocabulary (5722VKH) and KAP: Hanja and Advanced Vocabulary (5722VKH1). Students that started the BA Koreastudies in 2022-2023 or earlier and did not finish any of these course, can make use of a transitional arrangement as listed in the remarks below.
Description
This intermediate Korean reading course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of vocabulary, grammar, expressions, and analytical skills required for interpreting academic and professional Korean texts. Through engaging with (semi-)authentic Korean materials, students will familiarize themselves with the styles and linguistic conventions of these texts, thereby improving their reading comprehension and analytic abilities.
Additionally, students will learn basic Hanja and how these characters are applied in Korean words. This knowledge will enable students to gain deeper understanding of Korean vocabulary and develop strategies to expand and retain advanced Korean vocabulary.
Course objectives
Students will be able to:
Learn vocabulary, grammar, and expressions in context.
Familiarize themselves with and analyze the styles and linguistic conventions of academic and professional texts.
Expand their vocabulary by applying knowledge of Hanja.
Develop effective strategies for long-term vocabulary retention and independent learning.
Gain confidence in navigating authentic Korean materials.
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
Seminar
Assessment method
Assessment and Weighing
Students must pass the written exam and complete the assignment. Thereafter final grades will be determined according to the following formula.
Weekly in-class quizzes: 5%
Written exam: 85%
News video assignment: 10%
Resit
A student may request to resit one missed or failed (below 55%) quiz. The request must be made within two weeks of the original quiz date.
A student who receives a grade below 5.5 on the written exam must resit. The resit will be held in June.
A Student who fails to submit the assignment on time may submit it by the resit date. However, a penalty of 2 points (out of 10) will be applied to the grade they would have earned.
A student whose final grade, according to the formula, is below 5.5 must resit the written exam to raise their overall grade above 5.5, even if their written exam grade is above 5.5.
Inspection and feedback
Within two weeks after an exam, the date and time for the exam debriefing session will be announced via Brightspace, allowing students to review their exam.
Reading list
The reading list for class use will be shared via Brightspace.
*Recommended (but not required, mainly for self-study and reference):
강현화 외 (2019). 단어 형성 원리로 배우는 한국어 어휘 1. 소통출판사. ISBN 9791186453711
강현화 외 (2019). 단어 형성 원리로 배우는 한국어 어휘 2. 소통출판사. ISBN 9791186453728
Registration
Enrolment through MyStudyMap is mandatory.
General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website.
Registration À la carte education, Contract teaching and Exchange
Not relevant.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.
For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office Herta Mohr
Remarks
The EC and grade earned from this course can be transferred to Hanja and Vocabulary (5722VKH) or KAP: Hanja and Advanced Vocabulary (5722VKH1) if students have not previously finished either of these courses. Students wishing to make use of this arrangement or explore other options, can consult with Dr. A. R. Nam.
A strict attendance policy is imposed. Missing more than three (for 5EC language courses), six (for Korean 3) or nine (for Korean 1 and 2) sessions during the semester may get you barred from further attending the course and your exams may not be graded. Any absences must be notified in advance. Dispensation from the attendance policy for extenuating circumstances can only be granted by the Board of Examiners after consultation with the teacher.