Admission requirements
This course is only available for students in the BA International Studies.
Successful completion of Korean 1.
Description
This course continues to build on the skills acquired in Korean 1. Students develop further knowledge of the Korean language for everyday communication through the study of 1) grammar and vocabulary, 2) speaking and listening, and 3) reading and writing skills. The classes are structured to enable clear understanding of the rules and use of Korean language, and are centered on students’ language production in oral and written form.
The course books are as follows:
1. Y.M. Cho, H.S. Lee et.al., Integrated Korean Textbook, Beginning 2. Second edition (University of Hawai’i Press, 2010).
2. M.J. Park, J.W. Suh et.al., Integrated Korean Workbook, Beginning 2. Second edition (University of Hawai’i Press, 2010).
Course objectives
The course objectives for this course are as follows.
1. Gain knowledge of basic (A2 level) Korean grammar, phonetic structure, and spelling.
2. Become able to produce clear sentences in Korean in speech and writing, and gain the ability to read texts and understand conversations and narrations that occur in real-life daily situations.
3. Become able to apply culturally specific aspects of the Korean language (such as politeness levels) to Korean language situations.
Timetable
The timetable is available on the BA International Studies website
Mode of instruction
Tutorials.
Attending lectures and tutorials is compulsory. If you are not able to attend a lecture or tutorial, please inform the tutor of the course. Being absent without notification can result in a lower grade or exclusion from the final exam or essay.
Assessment method
t.b.a.
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used for homework / assignments, video and audio files, and other information regarding the course. Students are requested to register on Blackboard for this course.
Reading list
The course books are as follows:
1. Y.M. Cho, H.S. Lee et.al., Integrated Korean Textbook, Beginning 2. Second edition (University of Hawai’i Press, 2010).
2. M.J. Park, J.W. Suh et.al., Integrated Korean Workbook, Beginning 2. Second edition (University of Hawai’i Press, 2010).
Registration
Students are requested to register through uSis, the registration system of Leiden University for this course. General information about uSis is available in English and Dutch.
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Not applicable.
Remarks
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