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KRNS1621: Korean 1

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

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 Benoit Berthelier, benoit.berthelier@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Record+) Type B final exam Final Exam
A two-hour online examination will take place during the final examination
40% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Participation Participation
Participation in tutorials and lectures
5% Multiple weeks Continuous
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Assignment 8 Homework assignments
Each homework is due at the beginning of each lesson's tutorial session.
10% Multiple weeks each equiv. to 150wd, 1200wd in total
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Assignment Reading Narrations
3-min reading narrations of Lessons 1-4
10% Week 08
Due date: 01 May 2020 at 23:59

Closing date: 01 May 2020
3 minutes (equivalent to 300 words)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Online task Midterm Quiz
Multiple choice question quiz
15% Week 09 25mn (equivalent to 400 words)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Creative assessment / demonstration Individual oral presentation
10% Week 13 3 minutes (equivalent to 300 words)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2
Online task Vocab quizzes
Online vocabulary tests
10% Weekly 10*3 minutes (equiv. to 300 words total)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Type B final exam = Type B final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Final Examination (40%): A two-hour online examination will take place during the final examination period. The exam will be delivered through Canvas quizzes and will be proctored. A sample mock examination will be made available on Canvas prior to the examination so that students can practice. 
  • Homework (10%): For each lesson, you will have to complete some of the Wrap-up Exercises in the Integrated Korean Workbook (Beginning 1). Homework is due before Sunday midnight on the week in which they were assigned (refer to the schedule below). When doing your homework use the Homework Worksheet available on Canvas under the week's module. Once completed, scan or take a (good quality) picture of your worksheet and upload it to Canvas.  
  • Narration Reading (10%): A reading exercise on Week 8. You will have 3 minutes to read out loud the short texts from the narration section of your textbook for Lessons 1 to 4.  
  • Individual Oral Presentation (10%): A 3 minute presentation where you introduce yourself (자기 소개). You will have to write down your presentation's script and submit it along with a video file of your presentation. You must memorize your script for the presentation. Do not read from your script for the presentation. You will have the chance to submit a draft of your script in Week 11 to get some feedback and corrections from your tutors. You will have to submit the final script and a recording of your presentation on Week 13.
  • Midterm Quiz (15%):  A quick online multiple choice question (MCQ) exam on the grammar, vocabulary and expressions of Lessons 1 to 4. The exam will be delivered through Canvas quizzes on Week 9. A sample mock examination will be made available on Canvas prior to the examination so that you can practice. 
  • Vocab Tests (10%):  Several multiple choice question (MCQ) tests to take on Canvas. Refer to the schedule below to see on what week the tests will be administered. On these weeks the tests will be available on Monday morning ONLY (08:00am to 11:59am, Sydney time) on Canvas. A mock test is available for students to practice.
  • Participation (5%): The participation mark rewards students who actively take part in the lectures and tutorials.

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 written work submitted after 11:59pm on the due date will be penalised by 5% of the maximum awardable mark for each calendar day after the due date. If the assessment is submitted more than ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

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
Week 01 1. Business talk; 2. The Korean script Lecture (2 hr)  
The script and sounds Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 02 1. The Korean script; 2. Pronunciation rules Lecture (2 hr)  
The script and sounds Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 03 Grammar points 1.1-5 Lecture (2 hr)  
1. Lesson 1 conversations 1-2, narration; 2. Introducing oneself; 3. Describing others; Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 04 Grammar points 2.1-5 Lecture (2 hr)  
1. Lesson 2 conversations 1-2, narration; 2. Inquiring about something; 3. Asking about the location; Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 05 Grammar points 3.1-4 Lecture (2 hr)  
1. Lesson 3 conversations 1-2, narration; 2. Inquiring about someone's well-being; 3. Talking about someone's major; 4. Describing people; 5. Making request; Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 06 Grammar points 4.1-4 Lecture (2 hr)  
1. Lesson 4 conversations 1-2, narration; 2. Inquiring about hometown/family; 3. Asking and telling about quantity/counting; Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 07 Grammar points 5.1-4 Lecture (2 hr)  
1. Lesson 5 conversations 1-2, narration; 2. Saying good-bye; 3. Asking and telling about quantity/counting; HWKS 1-4 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 08 Grammar Points of Lesson 6.1-2 Lecture (2 hr)  
1. Lesson 6 Conversations 1; 2. Talking about how much time something takes; QUIZ 1 AND VOCAB TESTS 1-4; Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 09 Review Lecture (2 hr)  
1. Lesson 6 Conversation 2; 2. Talking about habitual and past activities; 3. Asking reasons HWK 5 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 10 Grammar points 7.1-4 Lecture (2 hr)  
1. Lesson 7 conversations 1-2, narration; 2. Talking about weekend plans; 3. Talking about likes and dislikes; PAIR PRESENTATIONS; HWK 6 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 11 Grammar points 8.1-2 Lecture (2 hr)  
1. Lesson 8 conversation 1; 2. Arranging time/place for a day out; HWK 7 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 12 Grammar points 8.3-5; Lecture (2 hr)  
1. Lesson 8 conversation 2, narration; 2. Asking and giving directions; QUIZ 2 AND VOCAB TESTS 5-8; HWK 8 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 13 Review Lecture (2 hr)  
INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEWS Tutorial (2 hr)  

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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