In Korean 2 students further develop their listening and reading comprehension skills and oral and written communication skills. Students can learn to recognise and apply in conversation and writing a broad range of sentence structures and tenses for everyday situations. Conversational situations covered in the course include one’s personal or family situation, leisure, shopping, education, and employment; effectively applying honorifics in conversation and writing. Studying in this course will also allow students to understand how cultural issues such as respect shown in relation to age influence how Korean is spoken.  

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Read and write the Korean alphabet with confidence.
2. Use an active vocabulary of around 750 items.
3. Recognise and apply in conversation and writing a broad range of sentence structures and tenses for everyday situations.
4. Communicate in speech and writing on topics related, but not limited, to their personal or family situation, leisure, shopping, education, and employment; effectively apply honorifics in conversation and writing.
5. Demonstrate a broad understanding of common socio-cultural sensitivities such as self-introduction in social setting and communicating with seniors.

Examination Material or equipment

Written exams:

In-person examination. Students are not allowed to bring any materials (textbook, workbook, and any handouts) into the exam except for a pen.

Oral exams:

Students are required to read the oral exam information on Wattle.

Required Resources

Option A – Print Version

1.      SNU (Seoul University) Korean 1B Workbook (2013, SNU Language Education Center) ISBN: 9788953934290

2.      SNU (Seoul University) Korean 1B Student's Book (2013, SNU Language Education Center) ISBN: 9788953934412

 

Option B – E-book Version 

1.      SNU (Seoul University) Korean 1B Workbook (2021, SNU Language Education Center)

2.      SNU (Seoul University) Korean 1B Student's Book (2021, SNU Language Education Center)

For audio file: 

https://www.twoponds.co.kr/en/snu (See also the back of your textbook cover)

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Course overview; Lesson 8 (??? ??? 1A)
2	Lesson 9: ~(?)?; ???	Conversation clinic #1
3	Lesson 10: ?? ? ??????; N?? N??; V~??/??; V~(?)? ???	Short-quiz #1; HW #1(Lesson 9 ??? ??? 1B WB)
4	Lesson 11: ??? ????'?' ??; V~? ???; N?; V~??/?? ??
5	Lesson 12: ????A/V~??? N(?)???	HW #2 (Lesson 10 WB)
6	Lesson 12: ????V~? ??; ? V; A/V~??/??	Short-quiz #2
7	Review	Mid-term written exam; HW #3 (Lesson 11 WB)
8	Lesson 13: ????? ? ???V~(?)?? ??; N?? N??; Requesting ~?/? ??; N(?)?
9	Lesson 14: ? ?? ?? ???'?'??; A~(?)?N; N??[?]; V~?/? ???	Conversation clinic #2; HW #4 (Lesson 12 WB)
10	Lesson 15: ??? ?? ???A/V~(?)?; V~? N; V~? ??; V~? ?? ??	Short-quiz #3:
11	Final Oral Exam Preparation	HW #5 (Lesson 13 WB)
12	Final Oral Exam	Final oral exam
13	Final Review for Final Written Exam	HW #6 (Lesson 14 WB)

Tutorial Registration

Students are required to register a tutorial on My timetable.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Participation	10 %	27/10/2023	11/11/2023	1,2,3,4,5
Homework	12 %	28/10/2023	17/11/2023	1,2,3,4,5
Short Quiz	15 %	28/10/2023	17/11/2023	1,2,3,4,5
Final oral exam (Individual oral interview)	20 %	*	24/11/2023	2,3,4,5
Final Written Exam (final exam period)	25 %	*	24/11/2023	1,2,3,4,5
Mid-term Written Exam	15 %	21/09/2023	13/10/2023	1,2,3,4,5
Conversation Clinic	3 %	*	27/10/2023	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Attendance is an essential component of this course. Students are required to attend all five hours of class each week.

All students are also expected to engage fully in classroom exercises.

Assessment Task 1

Participation

Students are required to attend all lectures and tutorials in person, communicate and practice with the instructor and other students, and participate in the class activities. Daily marks are given for lectures and tutorials, and there will be a formative assessment at the end of every lecture and tutorial.

Note: If a student has a participation issue because of the course schedule, it must be discussed with the instructor at the beginning of the semester.

Assessment Task 2

Homework

Homework is assigned from the workbook, and answer keys will be found at the end of the workbook. Instructions, due date, and submission method will be posted on Wattle in Week 1. The workbook exercises cover all areas of listening, speaking, sentence practice, and writing, so students can review what they are learning by doing this homework.Late homework will NOT be accepted without proper documentation and/or prior arrangement.

Note: When students cannot submit homework, they must inform the instructor in advance along with relevant documentation.

Assessment Task 3

Short Quiz

The short quiz is a 25-minute test that checks for students' grasp of the contents of the lecture and textbook.

There will be three short quizzes in the semester: Thursdays in Week 3, Week 6, and Week 10.

Assessment Task 4

Final oral exam (Individual oral interview)

Each student will have an interview with the instructor in-person in Week 12. During the interview, students must speak only Korean. The duration of the interview is approximately 7-8 minutes. All assessment criteria will be made available via Wattle in a timely manner. All performances will be recorded.

Assessment Task 5

Final Written Exam (final exam period)

The final written exam will be taken during the final exam period and last 2 hours. It will test listening, grammar, reading comprehension, translation, and writing.

There will be NO make-up test unless proper documentation of an unavoidable emergency is provided. 

Assessment Task 6

Mid-term Written Exam

Mid-term written exam is given during the week 7 Thursday lecture. This exam is comprehensive and lasts 1 hour.

Listening, grammar, reading comprehension, translation, and writing are all tested.

There will be NO make-up test unless proper documentation of an unavoidable emergency is provided. 

Assessment Task 7

Conversation Clinic

Conversation clinics will be held on Week 2 and Week 9.

The clinic session is an individual meeting with the instructor to check and discuss the problems in a student's pronunciation, conversation strategies, or any other aspects of spoken Korean. Student engagement is key to this assessment. Students receive practical help on how to improve their conversation skills.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension is penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students