Korean 2

Course Title: Korean 2

Type of Course: Adult Education

Credit: Not credit bearing

Weekly Session Titles and Descriptions

The weekly programme will depend on the specific group dynamics, with the tutor moderating the content depending on the development of skills across the whole group.

Course Overview

Building upon existing basic Korean skills, this course aims to enhance students' ability to communicate more confidently in everyday situations. Emphasis will be placed on expanding vocabulary, understanding more complex grammatical structures, and deepening cultural awareness. You will learn to speak and write using a broader range of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.

The course also aims to deepen your understanding of Korean linguistic features and culture. By the end of the course, you can expect to be able to understand basic oral and written communication as well as feel confident in expressing their thoughts in both written and oral forms using familiar expressions and basic phrases.

Required Previous Experience (if any)

You should have taken our Korean 1 course or possess equivalent experience.

Required Reading Material or Special Equipment Needed (if any)

None required.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course you should be able to:

• understand regular and irregular verb and adjective conjugations
• understand locative and temporal, object particles, and the Korean numerical system and quantifiers
• identify and use verbs in the present, past and future tense
• utilise basic honorific expressions.

Teaching and Learning Approach

The teaching and learning approach for this course combines tutor-led instruction, group activities, and independent study supported by individual guidance from the tutor. Classes are conducted face-to-face in a classroom setting and utilise diverse teaching methods, including presentations, multimedia resources, class discussions, and interactive activities. These methods are selected to engage students, accommodate varied learning styles, and support effective understanding. The approach is also designed to recognise and be responsive to the diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities, and cultural perspectives represented within the student cohort, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Additional information

This course descriptor may be subject to change during the delivery of the course, depending on the specific direction and nature of the learner cohort, and is intended to be responsive to the group dynamics as they emerge during the delivery of the course.