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KRNS3624: Korean 8

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

This unit is designed for students who already possess advanced speaking, listening, writing and reading skills in Korean. Emphasis is put on the improvement of critical reading skills, the acquisition of advanced vocabulary and grammar - including, but not limited to, colloquialisms, regionalisms and literary language - attention to stylistic specificities and the ability to render them in English language translation. Students will work with readings taken from a variety of twenty- and twenty-first century Korean language sources such as literature, poetry, academic articles and technical documentation.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Korean Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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KRNS3623
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Eun Ah Cho, e.cho@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Open book) Type C final exam Final Exam
Revising translation work and write short essays.
40% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO4 LO5 LO1 LO3
Online task Translation exercise
Revise the given translation work (English -> Korean)
20% Week 07 500wd equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5 LO4
Presentation Presentation
Students will critically assess Korean advertisements or films.
20% Week 13 1x1000 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5 LO4
Participation Participation
Questions or comments related to the week's topic.
10% Weekly ongoing
Outcomes assessed: LO5
Assignment Weekly assignment
Write your opinion to the given question in both English and Korean.
10% Weekly 83 words equivalent / weekly
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO4 LO6
Type C final exam = Type C final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Translation exercise: This assignment will require you to integrate information from lectures and practicals to provide your version of translation of the given texts. Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.
  • Final exam: The exam will cover all material in the unit from both lectures and tutorial classes. The exam will have short essay questions. Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.
  • Weekly Assignment: As a part of translation exercise, students will submit their own opinions to the given question in both English and Korean The question will be given a week ahead in class and announced on Canvas.
  • Presentation: Students will critically assess Korean advertisements or films and demonstrate their knowledge of Korean culture and history.
  • Participation: Students will submit two to three sentences questions or comments related to the week’s topic. The quality of the sentences will be graded.  

Assessment criteria

Result name Mark range Description
High Distinction 85-100 Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty.
Distinction 75-84 Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty.
Credit 65-74 Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty.
Pass 50-64 Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty.
Fail 0-49 When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard. 
Absent Fail 0-49 When you haven’t completed all assessment tasks or met the attendance requirements. *When you don’t attend more than three tutorial sessions out of twelve sessions, you will get AF.

 

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:

Weekly Assignments: The Assessment Procedures 2011 provide that 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. / In-class assignments, such as translation exercise, presentation, final exam, should be taken on the fixed dates. Exceptions should be arranged in advanced with the unit coordinator's approval. / Participation: late submissions are not allowed.

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
Week 01 Introduction; Student survey Lecture (1 hr) LO6
Sample work: How to translate? Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO4 LO6
Week 02 Korean Society through Advertisements 1 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO3
Practice and activity: Korean Advertisements 1 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 03 Korean Society through Advertisements 2 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6
Practice and activity: Korean Advertisements 2 Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO4
Week 04 Finding a job using the Korean Language Lecture (1 hr) LO3 LO6
[Job Interview] Speaking practice Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO4
Week 05 Essays and Poems 1 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4
Practice and activity: Essays and Poems 1 Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 06 Essays and Poems 2 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4
Practice and activity: Essays and Poems 2 Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 07 Review of week 1-6 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO3
Translation exercise Project (2 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 08 Preparation for TOPIK (the Test of Proficiency in Korean) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6
TOPIK Exercise Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO6
Week 09 Modern Korean History through Films 1 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6
Practice and activity: Modern Korean History through Films 1 Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO5
Week 10 Modern Korean History through Films 2 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO3
Practice and activity: Modern Korean History through Films 2 Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO5
Week 11 Academic translation 1 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6
Practice and activity: Academic Translation 1 Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 12 Academic Translation 2 Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO3
Practice and activity: Academic Translation 2 Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 13 Review Week 9-12; Conclusion Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO3
Students' presentations Presentation (2 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5

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.

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. Read, understand, and translate complex Korean language texts such as literature, poetry, academic articles and technical documentation.
  • LO2. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Korean literature, culture and history through the study of primary sources.
  • LO3. Learn about advanced grammar forms and vocabulary.
  • LO4. Translate linguistic features such as rhythm, style and regionalisms.
  • LO5. Practice academic research and writing in Korean.
  • LO6. Learn to search for information in Korean on various information retrieval platforms such as search engines, news archives and academic databases.

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.

This is the first time this unit has been offered.

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