Expanding on Korean 3, Korean 4 is designed to propel students towards an intermediate proficiency level by emphasizing vocabulary expansion and the construction of complex sentences. Students attain comprehensive communicative skills across diverse topics such as food, health, personality, places, and accidents. Engaging in real-life scenarios, students develop fluency and confidence in navigating common tasks, such as offering recommendations, seeking permissions or assistance, and addressing issues using both casual and polite speech styles. Additionally, students gain insights into traditional Korean customs through the exploration of cultural values, holidays, and etiquette, and through comparisons with their own cultural heritage. Successful completion of this course prepares students for an upper-intermediate level of Korean proficiency.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Use a vocabulary of approximately 750 words to discuss such topics as personal interests, life goals, and wider social issues.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of grammatical points and constructions to appropriately conduct both written and oral communication in frequently occurring situations.
3. Demonstrate competence in everyday spoken language and in some depth on such topics as travel, dining, holidays, hobbies, peer group communication, and their own lives and interests.
   
4. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural practices such as national festivals, customs, costumes and cultures of food and drink. 
   
5. Engage with and comprehend contemporary cultural topics from written and multimedia sources in Korean with the help of a dictionary.
   

Required Resources

Students are expected to have all required textbooks by the beginning of Week 1. Should you encounter any difficulties obtaining the required textbooks on time, you are advised to contact the course convenor as early as possible.

*Available from online retailers such as Amazon Australia, eBay Australia, Abbey’s Bookshop, etc. Please order at least 6–8 weeks in advance to ensure free international delivery.

1. ??? ???+ SNU Korean+ 2B Student's Book (2022, SNU Language Education Center). ISBN: 9788952131249
2. ??? ???+ SNU Korean+ 2B Workbook (2022, SNU Language Education Center). ISBN: 9788952131263

*Available from a Korean e-book Service webpage (https://hangloe.com/hangloe/main/cont/view?contSeq=5354 ). To find your course textbook on the website, copy and paste the Korean title, ??? ???+, into the search bar. Students may use eBook versions of the required textbooks; however, please ensure that your eBook allows annotation, highlighting, and quick navigation between sections.

1. ??? ???+ SNU Korean+ 2B Student's Book (2022, SNU Language Education Center). eBook ISBN: 9788321223658
2. ??? ???+ SNU Korean+ 2B Workbook (2022, SNU Language Education Center). eBook ISBN: 9788952133700

Recommended Resources

1. Naver English Korean Dictionary App: Korean Dictionary for foreigners, Today’s Korean Conversation, and etc. 
2. Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhn.android.naverdic&hl=en_AU&gl=US)
3. iOS (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/naver-korean-dictionary/id673085116)
4. Talk To Me In Korean (TTMIK)
5. Website: https://talktomeinkorean.com/
6. Youtube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/user/talktomeinkorean
7. Korean typing practice (https://www.fluentu.com/blog/korean/korean-typing-practice/), KeyKorea (https://keykorea.vercel.app)
8. Watch Korean TV programs and films for free 
9. SBS Korean (https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/collection/korean-cinema)
10. https://www.viki.com
11. Apps for both Apple and Android are available 
12. Netflix & Language Learning with Netflix (extension)
13. Some Korean shows/Dramas even allow you to switch between English and Korean subtitles
14. Language Reactor (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/language-learning-with-ne/hoombieeljmmljlkjmnheibnpciblicm?hl=en)
15. Listen to Korean news and radio programs in English (http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/index.htm?lang=e)
16. EBS Bandi App: Learn Korean in English (https://vimeo.com/271828272)
17. Story books in Korean:

• ???? (http://????.com/)
• Booktobi E-library ???????? (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA8bgibi8eGbGe5Vxb16uQ)

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 & Lesson 10: ?? ?? School Life ?? casual speech	Students are expected to have all required textbooks by the beginning of Week 1.
2	Lesson 10: ?? ?? School Life V-??/A-(?)???/N-???/ ?? & ??? in Korean TV programs
3	Lesson 11: ?? Food V-??; A-(?)?? 1 V-(?)??? N ??? V-?/?? ??	Mid-term Oral Sign-ups
4	Lesson 12: ??? ?? Appearances & Personalities '?'??? ' ?' irregular verbs V-? ?? N??/?? A/V-?/??? ???
5	Lesson 13: ?? Emotions N ??? A/V-?- A/V-(?)? ? A-?/???
6	Review & Assessments	Mid-term oral test 15% (Tuesday, 26 August): L10 - L13 Mid-term written test 15% (Thursday, 28 August): L10 - L13
7	Lesson 14: ?? Life V-(?)? ??? V-? ?? V-? V-(?)? ?(?) ??/??	Student consultation week
8	Lesson 15: ? House V-? N-?? V-?/? ?? A/V-? ???, (?)? ???	Student consultation week
9	Lesson 16: ?? Etiquette V-??; A-(?)?? 2 V-?/?? ?? V-? ???; N ??? V-(?)? ? ??	Labour Day (MON, 6 Oct) Public Holiday. *No Class: Make-up class activity sheet will be assigned.Final Oral Sign-ups
10	Lesson 17: ?? Culture V-? ??(?) V-?/? ?? V-(?)??; A-?; N-(?)?
11	Lesson 18: ??? ? Memories and Dreams A/V-?? ??? A/V-(?)?? ???? V-(?)? ? N-(?)? 2	Final oral test: Submit your interview questions.
12	Review & Assessment	Final oral test 20% (Thursday, 23 October): L14 - L18
13	Final Exam Period	Final written exam 30% (TBA): L10 - L18

Tutorial Registration

All students are required to register for their tutorial groups through MyTimetable before the start of Week 1.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Participation 10%	10 %	*	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Mid-term Oral Test 15%: 10-minute task-based role play	15 %	26/08/2025	1, 2, 3, 4
Mid-term Written Test 15%	15 %	28/08/2025	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Multi-media Storybook Project 10%	10 %	07/09/2025	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final Oral Test 20%: Peer Interview	20 %	23/10/2025	1, 2, 3, 4
Final Written Exam 30%	30 %	*	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.

Assessment Task 1

Participation 10%

1. Pre-lecture Activities (5%): To support in-class learning, students must complete the following tasks before each lecture (beginning Week 2):

• Preview the pre-class lecture slides (available on the course website every Sunday)
• Complete the assigned workbook exercises
• Submit scanned, self-corrected, hand-written workbook answers by 9:00 PM the day before each class (Monday and Wednesday)

Submission Guidelines:

• Acceptable file formats (PDF, png, jpg, etc.).
• Submissions that are late or poorly corrected will receive 0 points.

2. In-Class Participation (5%): Active engagement in all lectures and tutorials is essential. Participation is evaluated based on meaningful contributions, not mere attendance. Students are expected to:

• Ask and answer questions
• Provide feedback on peers’ work
• Share opinions and engage in discussions
• Interact respectfully, regardless of language proficiency

Notes:

• More than three unexcused absences from tutorial sessions will result in a 1% deduction from your participation grade for each additional absence.
• Arriving late, leaving early (by more than 10 minutes), or unnotified absences may affect your participation grade.
• Students with potential participation issues (e.g., timetable clashes, EAP adjustments) must consult the instructor in Week 1.

3. Student Consultation (Non-graded): Each student will have a 10-minute individual consultation with the instructor during Week 7 or 8 to reflect on their learning progress. This meeting is required but not graded.

Assessment Task 2

Mid-term Oral Test 15%: 10-minute task-based role play

The mid-term oral test aims to develop students’ speaking skills by engaging them in various conversational scenarios.

• Students will work in pairs to complete four task-based scenarios drawn from textbook Lessons 10–13.
• Each group will perform three of the four possible scenarios, selected at random, within a 10-minute time limit.
• All lines must be fully memorized.
• Performances will be graded individually.

Notes:

• Detailed guidelines will be provided in Week 3.
• Group sign-ups open in Week 4; students may choose their own partners.
• This is a team-based assignment, so active collaboration and communication are essential.

Rubric

Language Accuracy	Language Use	Pronunciation & Fluency	Task Completion	Interaction	Content
4	4	2	1	2	2

Assessment Task 3

Mid-term Written Test 15%

The written exam assesses students’ listening, reading, and writing skills based on content from Lessons 10–13. Modeled after the TOPIK format, the exam evaluates students’ ability to comprehend and utilise Korean in real-life contexts. Students are expected to review lecture notes, in-class activities, and textbook exercises in preparation.

Exam Components:

• Listening Comprehension: Answer multiple-choice and short-answer questions based on audio passages.
• Reading Comprehension: Respond to questions demonstrating understanding of written texts.
• Writing: Produce short or extended responses using vocabulary and grammar covered in class.

Duration: 1 hour

Rubric

Grammar Usage	Complex Sentense Formation	Vocabulary Usage	Particle Usage	Sentence Structure	Content
4	2	3	2	2	2

Assessment Task 4

Multi-media Storybook Project 10%

Students will read multimedia books available on ???? (see Recommended Resources) and create their 3-min. storybook to introduce their own culture to a Korean audience. This assignment is designed to enhance linguistic proficiency, digital storytelling skills, and cross-cultural awareness through engagement with authentic Korean materials.

Assignment Components:

1. Listening & Comprehension
2. Choose and listen to one of the assigned books from ????.
3. Write down three key takeaways in Q&A format
4. Writing: Original Storybook
5. Write an original story (approx. 3 minutes in length) inspired by ???? books.
6. Your topic should introduce a festival, traditional holiday, or food from your cultural background to a Korean audience.
7. Handwrite the story and add relevant images or illustrations to create a book-like format (digital or scanned).
8. Recording
9. Record yourself reading your story page by page using the recording function in Microsoft PowerPoint or similar software.
10. Each page should be recorded in one take (unedited), to reflect natural fluency and pronunciation.
11. Glossary
12. Include a glossary of 20 key words or expressions used in your story, with English definitions, to support Korean learners reading your book.

Submission Details: Submit the following by 9:00 PM, Sunday 7 September:

1. Comprehension Q&As (DOCX).
2. Multimedia storybook file (PowerPoint or PDF with embedded audio)
3. Glossary (at the end of your storybook or as a separate file)

Submission Guidelines:

• Submit your file as an attachment (max size: 2GB). If your file exceeds the limit, upload it to an external platform (e.g., YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox) and submit the URL instead.

Notes:

• This is an individual assignment. Students are encouraged to start early to allow time for writing, recording, and editing visuals.
• Your story should be culturally informative, linguistically appropriate, and accessible to Korean readers with intermediate proficiency.
• Be creative! You are welcome to include background music, personal drawings, or photos, as long as all content is original or copyright-free.

Rubric

Comprehension Q&A	Story Content	Language Use	Pronunciation & Delivery	Glossay
1	2	3	3	1

Assessment Task 5

Final Oral Test 20%: Peer Interview

The final oral exam is designed to evaluate your ability to initiate and sustain spontaneous conversations on familiar topics using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and interaction strategies.

Format: Peer Interview

• Students will work in pairs to conduct two interview sessions: one as the interviewer and one as the interviewee.
• Each session will last approximately 6–7 minutes, covering 5–6 questions.
• Final oral exam sign-ups will open in Week 9.
• The final oral exam will take place on Thursday, Week 12 (23 October).

Preparation Steps:

1. Question Preparation
2. Prepare 10 original questions based on the five themes drawn from Lessons 14–18 (2 questions per topic).
3. You and your partner should practice interview sessions using your questions before the exam.
4. Submit your questions by Week 11 for instructor feedback.
5. Final Exam Day
6. Before each interview session, the instructor will let the interviewer know the selected 3 themes (out of your 5).
7. Each member will conduct a live interview for 6-7 minutes with your partner.
8. The interview will last approximately approx 15 minutes per pair.

Notes:

• Design questions that invite personal stories or detailed explanations.
• Practice giving full answers (not one-sentence replies).
• Vary your grammar and vocabulary to reflect material throughout the semester.
• Be supportive and responsive to your partner to create a natural conversation flow.

Rubric

Language Accuracy	Vocabulary & Expression	Pronunciation & Fluency	Comprehension & Response	Interaction	Interview Questions
5	5	3	3	2	2

Assessment Task 6

Final Written Exam 30%

This exam assesses students’ listening, reading, and writing skills based on content from Lessons 10 to 18. Modeled after the TOPIK format, it evaluates the ability to understand and produce Korean in practical, real-life contexts.

Exam components include:

• Vocabulary & Grammar: Answer multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
• Listening Comprehension: Answer multiple-choice and short-answer questions based on audio passages.
• Reading Comprehension: Demonstrate understanding of written texts through structured questions.
• Writing: Respond to short and extended prompts using appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structures.

The exam is 2 hours in duration and covers material presented through lectures, in-class activities, and textbook exercises.

Rubric

Grammar Usage	Complex Sentense Formation	Vocabulary Usage	Particle Usage	Sentence Structure	Content & Task Completion
8	4	6	4	4	4

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 and hand-written or typed exams must be double-spaced in order to 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 Canvas. 
3. Typed assignments must be submitted in an MS Word file (.docx).
4. Hand-written essays must be submitted in a PDF file (NO .png, .jpg, etc.).
5. A video or audio assignment can be submitted as a file attachment (MAX: 2G). If your file exceeds the limit, upload it to an external platform (e.g., YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox) and submit the URL instead.

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

No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted. If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date, a mark of 0 will be awarded.

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