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KOREAN 111-1 : Korean I

Description

This is the first quarter of a year-long first year Korean 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 throughout the course.

Registration Requirements
None.

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 interview 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