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KRNS1621: Korean 1

Intensive November - December, 2021 [Block mode] - 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

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

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Ki-Sung Kwak, ki-sung.kwak@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment 5 Assignments
Assignment
10% Ongoing 500 words total
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Online task Online grammar quiz
Online grammar quiz
10% Week 02
Due date: 02 Dec 2021 at 17:00
500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Presentation Oral presentation
Individual oral presentation via Zoom
20% Week 03 3-4 mins/equivalent to 1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3
Final exam (Record+) Type B final exam Final exam
Proctored (Record+) exam
40% Week 04
Due date: 14 Dec 2021 at 18:00
1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3
Online task Listening tests
Two listening tests
10% Weekly 10 mins each/500 words in total
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Online task Vocab tests
Two weekly vocab tests
10% Weekly 250 words each (500 words)
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Type B final exam = Type B final exam ?

Assessment summary

Refer to Canvas for details

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 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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

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 (4 hr) LO2 LO3
Day 2 Lec: Grammar points of Lesson 1 Tut: Lesson 1 conversation activities--Introducing oneself; Describing others Online class (4 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 (4 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 (4 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 (4 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 (4 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 (4 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 (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Day 9 Lec: Grammar points of Lesson 8 Tut: Oral presentation Online class (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Day 10 Final exam Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3

Attendance and class requirements

  • Lecture recording: Most lectures will be recorded and may be made available to students on Canvas. 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

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Flexible learning

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