Korean 8

Course Title: Korean 8

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 your existing knowledge of Korean, this course aims to further enhance your communication skills, enabling you to engage confidently in increasingly diverse conversational contexts. You will refine your linguistic capabilities, strengthen your comprehension of Korean texts and audio-visual materials, and deepen your understanding of cultural nuances.

Through advanced conversational practice, structured listening and reading exercises, and interactive
cultural activities, you will gain increased confidence and competence in communicating effectively on topics such as cultural events, contemporary Korean society, work-related contexts, and everyday experiences.

By the end of this course, you will be able to comfortably participate in more complex interactions, interpret authentic Korean content with improved comprehension, and express yourself with clarity and accuracy in both spoken and written Korean.

Required Previous Experience (if any)

You should have completed the imperial after:hours Korean 7 course or have 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

• engage confidently in conversations on a wide range of familiar and increasingly challenging topics
• understand and interpret authentic Korean texts and audio-visual materials of moderate complexity
• write clear, coherent texts for everyday practical purposes, including detailed emails, brief statements, and reflective pieces.
• effectively express increasingly nuanced opinions and ideas using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures.
• articulate increasingly nuanced opinions and ideas effectively using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.

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.