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KRNS1621: Korean 1

Intensive July, 2020 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit is a comprehensive beginners course which will lay the foundation for acquiring oral, aural, reading and writing skills in Korean. Students will acquire oral communication skills based on the given grammar points and topics. Various communicative approaches will be employed for the class activities. Students are required to give group presentations during the semester. On the basis of grammar introduced, the reading and writing of short texts will be done in each week.

Unit details and rules

Unit code KRNS1621
Academic unit Korean Studies
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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KRNS1101 or KRNS1301 or KRNS1631
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Duk- Soo Park, duk-soo.park@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Kyoung Kim, kyoung.kim@sydney.edu.au
Sung Bae Ko, sung.ko@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Skills-based evaluation Quiz
20-min online quiz on grammar points of Lessons 1-4
10% -
Due date: 02 Jul 2020 at 11:20

Closing date: 02 Jul 2020
20 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2
Assignment Oral Presentation
A video file of 2-min speech on a given topic
20% -
Due date: 22 Jul 2020 at 23:59

Closing date: 22 Jul 2020
approximately 2 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2
Assignment Reading Narrations
A video file of reading narrations of Lessons 1-4
10% -
Due date: 10 Jul 2020 at 23:59

Closing date: 12 Jul 2020
Approximately 3 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Final exam Exam
1.5 hrs online written exam
40% -
Due date: 24 Jul 2020 at 18:00

Closing date: 24 Jul 2020
1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment Homework Assignments
Listening comprehension task & a writing practice
10% Ongoing 1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment Vocab Tests
5-min online vocab test prior to each lesson
10% Ongoing 5 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2

Assessment summary

  • 8 Vocabulary tests (10%): Throughout the semester, there will be 8 vocabulary tests. Students have to do a vocab test before they come to the relevant lesson/tutorial.
  • 1 Quiz (10%) There is one online quiz on grammar points of Lessons 1-4 from 1:00 to 1:20 pm on 2 July. 
  • 8 Homework Assignments: The listening questions of WRAPUP sections of Integrated Korean Workbook Beginning 1 will be assigned as homework. The audio materials for your listening homework are available in the audio section on the Internet www.kleartextbook.com. For homework assignments of Lessons 5-8, there will be a writing question on a given topic, in addition to the listening comprehension questions. The homework assignments must be submitted by the due dates (See the class schedule for due dates of each homework).
  • 1 Reading Narration: Students are required to submit a video file of reading narrations of Lessons 1-4 by 10 July. The detailed instructions on how to prepare a video file and the marking rubric will be available soon. 
  • 1 Individual Oral Presentation: Students are required to submit a video file of an individual oral presentation on a given topic by 22 July. The topic of the presentation and the marking rubric will be available soon.
  • 1 Final Examination: A 1.5-hrs online written examination will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on 24 July.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on the Canvas site of the Unit.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Any late submission of requires assessments will be penalised by 5% per calendar day. Being an intensive unit of study, more than 3-day late submission won't be credited at all.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Ongoing Day 1 Lec: Business talk; The Korean script & pronunciation rules Tut: The script and sounds Online class (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Day 2 Lec: Grammar points of Lesson 1 Tut: Lesson 1 conversation activities--Introducing oneself; Describing others Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Day 3 Lec: Grammar points of Lesson 2 Tut: Lesson 2 conversation activities--Inquiring about something; Asking about locations Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Day 4 Lec: Grammar points of L3 Tut: Lesson 3 conversations activities & narration--Inquiring about someone's well-being; Talking about someone's major; Describing people; Making requests Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Day 5 Lec: Grammar points of Lesson 4 Tut: Lesson 4 conversation activities & narration--Inquiring about hometown/family; Asking and telling about quantity/counting Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Day 6 Lec: Grammar points of Lesson 5 Tut: Lesson 5 conversation activities, narration: Saying good-bye; Asking and telling about quantity/counting Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Day 7 Lec: Grammar points of Lesson 6 Tut: Lesson 6 conversation activities: Talking about how much time something takes; Talking about habitual and past activities; Talking about daily activities; Asking reasons Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Day 8 Lec: Grammar points of Lesson 7 Tut: Lesson 7 conversation activities and narration--Talking about weekend plans; Talking about likes and dislikes Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Day 9 Lec: Grammar points of Lesson 8 Tut: Lesson 8 conversation activities and narration—Conversing and inquiring about someone’s background; Asking and giving direction Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3

Attendance and class requirements

  • Zoom tutorials from Week 5 & Lecture Recordings in Canvas

  • Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.

  • Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on Canvas.

  • Textbook: Cho, Y. M. et al., Integrated Korean: Beginning 1, University of Hawaii Press, 2010 (second edition)
  • Textbook: Park, Mee-Jeong et al., Integrated Korean Workbook: Beginning 1, University of Hawaii Press, 2010 (second edition)

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. learn basic communicative skills within the following topics/themes: (1) Greetings, (2) University campus, (3) Korean language class, (4) At home, (5) At a bookstore, (6) My daily routine, (7) Weekend plans, and (8) In Seoul
  • LO2. read and write short passages and narratives on these topics/themes.
  • LO3. learn Korean culture relevant to these topics/themes of lessons.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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