Korean 6

Course Title: Korean 6

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 previous experience of learning Korean, this course further develops your communication skills to engage more comfortably in a range of everyday and familiar situations. You will continue to enhance linguistic fluency, expand vocabulary, and deepen your understanding of Korean culture and contemporary society.

Through structured conversations, listening exercises, reading of authentic Korean materials, and interactive role-play scenarios, you will improve your ability to participate in conversations on topics such as daily life, travel, cultural interests, and current events.

By the end of this course, you will be able to more confidently handle practical conversational situations, understand authentic Korean texts with greater ease, and clearly express yourself in various everyday contexts.

Required Previous Experience (if any)

You should have completed the imperial after:hours Korean 5 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:

• engage comfortably in a number of conversations on familiar and everyday topics using appropriate grammatical structures and expanded vocabulary.
• understand and discuss authentic Korean written and audio-visual materials on everyday subjects
• write short, clear texts for practical contexts, including informal correspondence, short reports, and personal narratives.
• express opinions and ideas clearly using relevant vocabulary and grammar
• recognise and begin to use different Korean speech levels and basic honorific expressions in everyday settings.

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.