Korean 5

Course Title: Korean 5

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 on previous knowledge, this course emphasises advanced grammar structures, nuanced vocabulary and complex sentence formation. You will be able to refine your language skills, enhance your fluency in both spoken and written Korean, and to deepen your cultural understanding.

Through structured listening, writing exercises, interactive role-play, and immersive cultural explorations, you will develop the ability to express your ideas more precisely and engage in in-depth conversations on a wide range of topics, including daily life, work, hobbies, current events.

By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently navigate diverse communication settings, construct more sophisticated conversation, and analyse Korean texts with greater comprehension.

Required Previous Experience (if any)

You should have completed the imperial after:hours Korean 4 course or have equivalent experience.

Required Reading Material or Special Equipment Needed (if any)

None required.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course you will be better prepared to:

• describe past experience using advanced vocabulary for describing events in various contexts
• use expressions for giving reasons, explanation and announcement
• make effective use of relative clauses and conjunctions to build complex sentences
• understand at a deeper level Korean honorifics and speech levels to navigate different social settings appropriately.

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 of the subject matter. 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.