This course introduces modern spoken and written Korean to beginners. Starting with the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, and fundamental sentence structures, students progress through contextualized dialogues in everyday situations to develop basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. This course emphasizes understanding the social and cultural contexts of language use via task-based learning. Conversational and cultural themes cover self-introductions, weather discussions, location descriptions, time and date expressions, and daily activities. Successful completion of this course allows students to advance to an elementary level of Korean proficiency.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Recognise and pronounce the basic consonants and vowel sounds of Korean.
   
2. Read and write the Korean alphabet and its most common consonant clusters.
   
3. Use an active vocabulary of around 400 items.
   
4. Recognise and apply in conversation and writing a limited range of simple sentence structures and tenses for everyday situations.
   
5. Communicate in speech and writing to introduce themselves and others, to ask and answer questions about such personal information as where they live, their acquaintances, and their possessions; make basic use of polite speech in conversation and writing.
6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of common socio-cultural activities such as self-introduction in the classroom and communicating with teachers and family members.
   

Examination Material or equipment

• No materials are allowed (closed-book test).
• Students must return all examination papers.

Required Resources

Students are required to obtain the following textbooks by the first week of class. Both e-book and paperback editions are available. If you experience any difficulties accessing the textbooks on time, please contact the course convenor as early as possible.

• Paperback edition: Available at online retailers such as Amazon, eBay and Abbey's Bookshop

1. SNU Korean+ 1A Student's Book. SNU Language Education Center, 2022. ISBN: 9788952131171
2. SNU Korean+ 1A Workbook. SNU Language Education Center, 2022. ISBN: 9788952131195

• E-book edition: Available at Hangloe.com

1. SNU Korean+ 1A Student's Book. SNU Language Education Center, 2022. E-book ISBN: 9788952133632
2. SNU Korean+ 1A Workbook. SNU Language Education Center, 2022. E-book ISBN: 9788952133656

Recommended Resources

1. SNU LEI – Hangeul: a mobile application that allows you to practice reading and writing the Korean consonants and vowels. Available on Android or iOS devices.
2. Textbook MP3/CD-ROM/Video clips are available for downloading: https://www.twoponds.co.kr/en/snu
3. Typing practice option 1: TaDak TaDak (https://www.reddit.com/r/Korean/comments/i3otpj/list_games_websites_to_practice_typing_korean/): A Korean website to help you practice typing Korean letters, words and sentences).
4. Typing practice option 2: Visit KeyKorea (https://keykorea.vercel.app).

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	Introduction & Korean alphabet (Hangeul/??) Consonants & vowels Online typing practice in Korean	Please note that the course schedule is subject to change. Students who have prior experience learning Korean or any prior knowledge of the Korean language are required to take a placement test before enrolling in the course. If this requirement is not followed, students will not be permitted to take the course.
2	Korean alphabet (??)—continued Consonants & vowels Useful expressions Reading & writing practice: loan words, Korean names, etc.	Workbook Submission (Lesson 1)
3	Textbook lesson 1 - ?? Greetings ~?/? ~?/? ~???/?? ~?/? ???? ?? ??	Canberra Day (9 March, Mon): An online lecture recording will be provided. Workbook Submission (Lesson 2)
4	Textbook lesson 2 - ??? ? Classroom & Room ?/?/? ???/???/??? + ??? ~? ~?/? + ???/???	Workbook Submission (Lesson 3) Homework Submission 1
5	Textbook lesson 3 - ?? Store ?? ??? ?? ~?+ ???/??? ?/?/?/?/??	Registration for Mid-term Oral Exam Workbook Submission (Lesson 4)
6	Textbook lesson 4 - ???? Everyday Life V + ??/?? ~?/? ~? ??/?? ~??	Mid-term Oral Exam (15%): The oral exam will be conducted individually on Wed and/or Thu. Good Friday (3 April, Fri): Consultation time will be provided in week 5 or 6.
7	Textbook lesson 4 - ???? Everyday Life V + ??/?? ~?/? ~? ??/?? ~??	Mid-term Written Exam (20%): The written exam will replace the second lecture (and use the same venue). Workbook Submission (Lesson 5)
8	Textbook lesson 5 - ?? Restaurant ~?/? + ~??/?? ? ?? ?/?/?/?? ??	ANZAC Day (27 April, Mon): An online lecture recording will be provided. Workbook Submission (Lesson 6)
9	Textbook lesson 6 - ??? ?? Dates & Days of the Week Time + ~? ? ?? (?)? ??? ?	Workbook Submission (Lesson 7)
10	Textbook lesson 7 - ?? Time ?? ~?? - ~?? ~? ???/???	Workbook Submission (Lesson 8) Homework Submission 2
11	Textbook lesson 8 - ?? Weather ??? ?? ?? + V ~??/?? V + (?)???? ? ??? ?	Registration for Final Oral Exam
12	Review sessions
13		Final Oral Exam (20%) Final Written Exam (30%): Exam Period

Tutorial Registration

Students must sign up for their tutorial groups.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Class Participation (10%)	10 %	23/02/2026	29/05/2026	1,2,3,4,5,6
Homework (5%*2=10%)	10 %	23/02/2026	29/05/2026	1,2,3,4,5,6
Mid-term Oral Exam (15%)	15 %	02/04/2026	20/04/2026	1,3,4,5,6
Mid-term Written Exam (20%)	20 %	02/04/2026	20/04/2026	1,2,3,4
Final Oral Exam (20%)	20 %	03/06/2026	19/06/2026	1,3,4,5,6
Final Written Exam (25%)	25 %	19/06/2026	19/06/2026	1,2,3,4

* 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

See "Assessment Task 1" above.

Examination(s)

Please note that students edging too close to a Fail at the end of the course (45-49) may not be automatically admitted to Korean 2. Their admission to Korean 2 will be pending the successful completion of a supplementary assessment.

Assessment Task 1

Class Participation (10%)

1) Pre-class Participation (5%)

To prepare for class, students must watch the pre-lecture slides and submit the assigned workbook exercises by 9:00 pm on Sunday, prior to the lecture that begins a new chapter in the textbook on Monday. Pre-class slides for each lecture will be released on Canvas every Saturday.

Students must self-correct their exercises and upload scanned pages of the corrected work to the designated class folder (file name format: KOR1-Lesson1-FullName.pdf). All work must be hand-written and submitted as a PDF file (not .png, .jpg, or Word documents). Late submissions or poorly corrected work will result in mark deductions.

2) In-class Participation (5%)

Active participation in class is essential for developing proficiency in a foreign language. As tutorials often expand on lecture content and may include additional explanations or new vocabulary in response to student questions, regular tutorial attendance is essential. Students are strongly encouraged to participate actively and make the best of opportunities to practice.

Participation is assessed through active engagement in class activities that develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, as well as the completion of short, non-graded quizzes. These quizzes may include listening or short written tasks focusing on vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and basic communicative expressions introduced in class. They are intended to support ongoing learning and provide regular feedback on students’ progress. Feedback and grades will be provided and published on a weekly basis prior to Census.

Notes:

• If a student cannot attend class on time, they should notify the instructors in advance.
• Students who miss more than three tutorials without prior notice will have 1% deducted from their total class participation mark for each additional absence.
• Students with Education Access Plans (EAPs) are encouraged to speak with the lecturer at the beginning of the semester.

Assessment Task 2

Homework (5%*2=10%)

Students are required to submit two homework tasks during the semester. Homework may include speaking or writing tasks designed to reinforce language skills covered in class. Detailed information will be provided in Weeks 2 and 8.

• First submission: Week 4. *Feedback and grades will be provided and published on a weekly basis prior to Census.
• Second submission: Week 10

Assessment Task 3

Mid-term Oral Exam (15%)

Individual oral interview

Students will participate in an interview with their instructor. The interview will assess their listening and speaking abilities across a range of topics covered up to Week 6. All students must register for an oral interview time slot via Canvas. Further details will be provided in Weeks 3-4.

• Date: Week 6
• Duration: 5-10 minutes

NB: If students cannot participate in the mid-term oral exam, they must inform the lecturer at least 24 hours before the scheduled date and provide the necessary documentation to request an extension for taking the supplementary oral exam.

Rubric

Grammar accuracy & vocabulary	Listening comprehension	Pronunciation, intonation and accent	Fluency and pace of speech
30	30	20	20

Assessment Task 4

Mid-term Written Exam (20%)

The Mid-term Written Exam will be conducted during (instead of) the second lecture of week 7. It is based on everything learned up to week 6: textbook conversations and examples, workbook exercises, class activities, and homework. Your grammar and ability to translate, your handwriting, as well as your vocabulary and spelling, will be tested.

• Date: Week 7
• Duration: 50 minutes (Please ensure you arrive on time for exams. No additional time will be provided if you are late.)

Assessment Task 5

Final Oral Exam (20%)

Individual Interview

Students will have an interview with their instructor. The interview will assess their ability to listen and speak spontaneously on a range of topics covered up to Week 1-12.

All students will be required to sign up for the oral interview schedule on Canvas. Further details will be provided in weeks 9-10.

Students wishing to change their allocated oral exam time are requested to try to swap with another student first before asking the lecturer to make a change.

• Date: Week 13
• Duration: 5-10 minutes

NB:

If students cannot participate in the final oral exam, they must inform the lecturer at least 24 hours before the scheduled date and provide the necessary documentation to request an extension for taking the supplementary oral exam.

Rubric

Listening comprehension	Listening comprehension	Pronunciation, intonation and accent	Fluency and pace of speech
30	30	20	20

Assessment Task 6

Final Written Exam (25%)

• Date: Exam Period

• Duration: 2 hours (Please ensure you arrive on time for exams. Late arrivals will not be granted extra time to complete the exam.)

The final written exam covers material studied throughout the semester and will be held during the final examination period.

This exam assesses students’ proficiency in vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure, as well as their listening skills. The exam includes a range of question formats, such as vocabulary items, short-answer questions, listening and reading comprehension, translation, and short writing tasks.

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. Online submission must meet the following requirements:

1. All written assignments, hand-written or typed exams must provide enough room for any correction or feedback needed. Please write or type in every other line.
2. Convert your documents to a correct file format before submitting them to Wattle. 
3. Typed assignments must be double-spaced in 12-point font and be submitted in an MS Word file (.docx).
4. Hand-written essays must be submitted in a PDF file (NO .png, .jpg, etc.).

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand-written assignments, artworks, 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 are 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.

Returning Assignments

Teachers will endeavour to return all assignments within two weeks.

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.

Resubmission of Assignments

Assignments may sometimes be resubmitted, but only upon the instruction/invitation of the course tutor.

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