The course uses Korean film to enhance students’ ability to listen, speak, read and write Korean with nuance and sophistication. Films provide excellent learning tools for developing advanced level language skills and also for gaining historical and sociocultural understanding. Students will view a variety of films that touch on Korean history, culture and society. The films will serve as a resource for modelling grammar and discourse patterns that are common in conversational Korean. The lecture is largely designed to guide and facilitate students’ active learning to gain advanced level Korean in both oral and written forms.

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Learning Outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate a sophisticated command of the spoken and written vocabulary, sentence structures, and styles appropriate to a wide range of topics on Korean film and society, using honorifics as the situation demands.
2. Independently gather and appraise Korean source materials; summarise and evaluate the main ideas of complex Korean texts.
3. Appreciate the linguistic and visual styles used in different film genres with an appropriate mode of critical discourse.
4. Read, discuss, and analyse a range of cultural and socio-political phenomena.

Research-Led Teaching

N/A

Field Trips

N/A

Additional Course Costs

N/A

Required Resources

No required textbooks

Recommended Resources

• Movie magazine: Cine21 (??21) www.cine21.com
• Korean Film Archive (???????): https://www.koreafilm.or.kr/main
• For pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and more: Naver English Korean Dictionary App

Korean Dictionary for foreigners, Today’s Korean Conversation, and etc. Apps for both Apple and android available

• Talk To Me In Korean (TTMIK) Website: https://talktomeinkorean.com/

Youtube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/user/talktomeinkorean

• Watch Korean TV programs for free:

1. SBS VOD: Apps for both Apple and android available
2. VIKI Rakuten TV: Stream Korean Dramas and TV Shows with English subtitles for free (https://www.viki.com/) Apps for both Apple and android available
3. Netflix & Language Learning with Netflix (extension): Some Korean shows/Dramas even allow you to switch between English and Korean subtitles (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/language-learning-with-ne/hoombieeljmmljlkjmnheibnpciblicm?hl=en)

• Listen to Korean news and radio programs in English: http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/index.htm?lang=e
• EBS Bandi App: Learn Korean in English: https://vimeo.com/271828272

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 Introduction	Please note this schedule is subject to change. Sign up for the group and individual presentation schedule.
2	Gender in Korea * Film 1: 82?? ??? 'Jiyoung, Born 1982'	Submission: Pre-class activities for Film 1 by 9pm on Tuesday
3	Readings, discussions, and individual presentations on Film 1	Guest speaker: Jang Namsu (writer) Submission: Group video project proposal
4	Diversity in Korea * Film 2: ???? ??? 'Like a Virgin'	Submission: Pre-class activities for Film 2 by 9pm on Tuesday
5	Readings, discussions, and individual presentations on Film 2
6	Family and Identity in Korea * Film 3: ??? 'A Brand New Life'	Submission: Pre-class activities for Film 3 by 9pm on Tuesday 29 March (Friday) Good Friday: No classes. Make-up activity will be assigned. Take-home assignment #1 assigned (Submission: 6pm, 5 April)
7	Readings, discussions, and individual presentations on Film 3	Submission: Group video project progress report
8	The Korean Diaspora * Film 4: ?? ?? 'Dear Pyongyang'	Submission: Pre-class activities for Film 4 by 9pm on Tuesday
9	Readings, discussions, and individual presentations on Film 4	Guest speaker: Isozaki Atsuhito (Japanese scholar) Sign up for a 30-min feedback/practice session (W10 or W11) for group video project with the instructor.
10	Lookism in Korea * Film 5: ??? ??? '200 Pounds Beauty'	Submission: Pre-class activities for Film 5 by 9pm on Tuesday
11	Readings, discussions, and individual presentations	Submission: Group project presentation materials
12	Group Project Presentation	Take-home assignment #2 assigned (Submission: 6pm, 31 May)

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Participation 10%	10 %	24/05/2024	14/06/2024	1,2,3,4
Individual presentations: Two creative writings 20%	20 %	*	14/06/2024	1,3
Two take-home assignments 30% (assigned in W6 and W12)	30 %	*	14/06/2024	1,3
Group project 30%: Film review podcast	30 %	*	*	1,2,3,4
E-portfolio 10%: 10 weekly learning journals (W2- W11)	10 %	21/05/2024	31/05/2024	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 1 for details.

Assessment Task 1

Participation 10%

Classroom participation is crucial for practicing Korean and enhancing the language proficiency. Participation marks cannot be earned at sessions not attended, so absence from those sessions will result in a loss of opportunity to earn marks. Failure to participate in 4 or more session without documented special circumstances will result in 5% deduction from students' class participation mark. If you cannot be present in class on time, contact your instructor at least 12 hours in advance. Absence, arriving late, or leaving early (more than 10 minutes) without notification is considered tardy. Students who have issues with participating in the majority of classes or require academic accommodations must contact the course convenor at the beginning of the semester if not before. It is your responsibility to keep track of your performance and take any necessary measures. NO adjustments (e.g. by doing “extra credit” work, etc.) will be made at the end of the semester for any reason.

To obtain a passing mark in participation, students should show consistent and engaged participation aligned with the learning outcomes of the course in the following activities:

1. Pre-class activities (5%): Watch the assigned films and prepare a movie response notes (200-250 characters without spaces in Korean), 10 key expressions (in Korean & English) from each film, and a summary of a news article/video clip related to the theme of the assigned films (100-150 characters without spaces in Korean).
2. In-class participation (5%): Actual attendance and participation, like asking questions, giving answers, making comments on other students' reviews and presentations, and exchanging opinions will be counted as class participation for every lecture and tutorial. Students are encouraged to speak freely in class regardless of technical fluency. Students are required to practice Korean verbally and interact with one another actively but respectfully. You won't be assessed based on the level of language proficiency, so don't be afraid of making mistakes!
3. 4-5: Active involvement and strong engagement in lectures and tutorial activities (e.g., asking questions, responding to questions, cooperation with peers, speaking exercises, and punctuality)
4. 2-3: Moderate participation in classes 
5. 1: Little participation in classes 
6. 0: Missed more than 2 sessions without documented special circumstances

Assessment Task 2

Individual presentations: Two creative writings 20%

2 individual presentations (5 minutes each) followed by Q&A:

1. Creative story-telling: Imagine yourself as a character or a director of a film of the week and create your own version different from the original story. You may also create a prequel or sequel of the film. Write in a plain style (-? form).
2. A letter to a director or a character: You can write a letter to a film director or character of the week. You may also imagine yourself as a character and write a letter to another character of the week. Write in a casual or polite style (-?/?? form).

Students are expected to: i) gather your information and thoughts about the film; ii) analyse metaphors and themes of the films you watch and; iii) improve your writing and presentation skills in Korean. Your scripts must be double-spaced (written in every other line) in MS Word so that the instructor can have enough room for any correction or feedback needed. Presenters should submit one comprehension question and/or glossary along with their writing assignments on to the Wattle course website one day before their presentation. Presentations must start with a brief introduction the context of their work to the audience. The individual presentations will be followed by questions and comments from the audience.

Evaluation criteria:

1. Basic requirements: volume, length, deadline, glossary/comprehension questions, etc.
2. Content: coherency, flow, originality, etc.
3. Accuracy of language use: the sufficient and appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar patterns appropriate to the level of the course, etc.
4. Delivery: fluency and naturalness (pace, pronunciation, eye contact, body language, expression of emotions, etc.), engagement with the audience, etc.

Assessment Task 3

Two take-home assignments 30% (assigned in W6 and W12)

Based on the in-class activities, students are expected to submit two take-home assignments throughout the semester. The take-home assignment will be open-note online test. All work on the test must be completed by the student independently. No consultation or collaboration is permitted. Each assignment includes but not limited to:

1. Dubbing or voice-over of a scene from one of the assigned films;
2. Description and interpretation of a scene from one of the assigned films;
3. Talking about one of the assigned films from the perspective of a character's experiences and emotions in the film; and
4. Expressing one's opinion convincingly with support details on a question discussed in the course.

Assessment Task 4

Group project 30%: Film review podcast

Students in pair will create a 10-minute podcast about a Korean film that has not been featured in this course. This film critique/review should be produced in a dialogue format, rather than a one-way presentation. Each student in a group may select a Korean film to review from a list provided by the instructor. Students will require approval from the instructor if they wish to choose their own film. Students in a podcast will be engaged in discussions with the other member(s) in the podcast. Discussions may include introducing the overview of a film, explaining the reasons for the recommendation, and analysing the film in-depth with your commentaries. Each group participate in the following tasks throughout the semester:

1. 1-page proposal (W3) 2% : i) group name (or podcast name) and members; ii) a brief introduction to the featured films (titles and plots); iii) discussion topics/themes in focus; and iv) timeline
2. Progress report 8% (W7): Research component. Add to main discussion questions that stimulate thinking about the films in the podcast and references to the proposal. Each member should list a minimum number of 5 primary sources (e.g., relevant newspaper articles, movie reviews/critiques, statistics, news reports, etc.) along with the titles and your thoughts or opinions on the articles.
3. Feedback/practice session 5% (W10 or W11): The content of each member's contribution to the podcast script will be marked. Do not simply copy and paste translated sentences from online. Scripts that rely heavily on translation tools will be subject to point deductions and academic misconduct. Make sure to speak in a clear tone and at an audible volume. Practice enough before shooting to speak and act as natural as possible.Each group should submit two comprehension questions, one discussion question and glossary along with their PPT slides by the end of Week 11.
4. Presentation & Q/A session 15% (W12): Each group should introduce themselves and their project before staring their podcast presentation. The performance should be natural and engaging. Presenters should not read off your scripts. At the end of their podcast, presenters should offer two comprehension questions and one discussion question to thee audience. The group presentation will be followed by questions and comments from the audience.

Tips:

1. Start with a clear and short overview of the film: What is your movie about? What makes this movie worth watching? Why would you recommend this movie? Take your time to consider how to engage with your audience in your introduction of the film(s) because most of the class won't have seen the movie.
2. Demonstrate a level of sophisticated analysis. This is where you elaborate on your interpretations of the film with a more focused analysis of some particular aspect of the movie. Which scenes reveal your points of recommendation? How efficiently? Use two or three short film clips to illustrate your points. You may analyse film technique, details about the acting, script, costumes, soundtrack or other elements involved in film-making to develop your point of view.
3. Demonstrate your ability to deliver cross-cultural comparison in detail and to debate on different opinions or interpretations persuasively. Gather, appraise and cite Korean language source materials. Draw information from at least two external sources to deepen your discussion. Look for reviews that are substantive (more than superficial praise or criticism).

Evaluation criteria: 

1. Basic requirements: volume, length, deadline, etc.
2. Content: coherency, flow, originality, etc.
3. Research: the quality and quantity of references synthesized in the podcast, etc.
4. Accuracy of language use: the sufficient and appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar patterns appropriate to the level of the course, etc.
5. Performance: fluency and naturalness (pace, pronunciation, eye contact, body language, expression of emotions, etc.), engagement with the audience, etc.

Assessment Task 5

E-portfolio 10%: 10 weekly learning journals (W2- W11)

Students are required to compile and submit their e-portfolio every week to reflect on the growth of their learning and engagement throughout the semester. Further details will be provided on the course Wattle site.

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

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 (handwritten 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

Students who need an extension should obtain prior approval from the instructor. Full credit will be granted only for assignments turned in on time. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day: i.e., 1 day late 10% deduction, 2 days late 20% deduction, etc. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the original due date without an Extenuating Circumstances Application. In order to avoid a penalty, students are encouraged to submit their assignments prior to the deadlines.

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.

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Distribution of grades policy

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