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Korean I (111-3-20)

Instructors

Eunmi Lee
8474671323
1880 Campus Drive, Kresge Hall, Office 4-421
Office Hours: Varies quarter to quarter, please check with instructor.

Meeting Info

University Hall 412: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 12:00PM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

AY 22 -23 This is a year-long first-year course designed for beginning learners without previous knowledge in Korean language. The course aims to build students' all-around communicative ability in speaking, reading, listening and writing with a great emphasis on developing the conversational skill. Students will learn various aspects of Korean culture and society throughout the course.

Registration Requirements

Completion of 111-2 or a departmental placement test for Spring Quarter

Learning Objectives

This course is designed to have students reach their oral proficiency at the Intermediate Low level of the ACTFL guideline by the end of year as well as to achieve the competency in interpersonal, presentational and interpretive communication and culture in conjunction with the National Standards.

Teaching Method

Students will learn the basic elements of Korean language such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. In this student-centered class, students will actively participate in speaking, reading, writing and listening activities. Related supplemental materials such as video clips and reading texts will be incorporated to enhance students' listening and reading skills as well as the cultural understanding.

Evaluation Method

Grade will be based on attendance and participation, vocabulary quizzes and lesson tests, assignments, oral tests and performance, and final examination.

Class Materials (Required)

Integrated Korean (3rd edition): Beginning 1 & 2 (University of Hawaii Press)
978-0-8248-7619-7 & 978-0-8248-8331-7

Workbook (3rd edition): Beginning 1 & 2 (University of Hawaii Press)
978-0-8248-7650-0 & 978-0-8248-8336-2

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have passed Korean 111-2 with at least a C- or be placed in according to placement test results. Prerequisite: Students must have passed Korean 111-2 with at least a C- or be placed in according to placement test results.