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 922-089 Swinburne-HAK105:Introductory Korean 1A

Note

Formerly available as 920-237. Students who have completed 920-237 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

18.75

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Tania O'Toole

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

Six hours of practical language classes per week

Subject Description

This subject introduces students to basic grammar patterns, reading, writing, conversation and aural comprehension. Using textbooks, tapes, videos, computer exercises and personal interaction, the classes take a comprehensive approach to learning language as it is spoken, read and written in Korean. The subject is designed to introduce students to the Korean language and to give them a secure command of its basic structures. Emphasis is placed on correct pronunciation, acquisition of vocabulary and the fundamentals of grammar.

Assessment

Two 2-hour written examinations, two 10-minute listening examinations, two 5-minute oral examinations, and class participation.

Prescribed Texts
  • A F Buzo & G H Shin, Learning Korean: New Directions (Units 1-10) including tapes 1 to 3. Swinburne Press 1994 (Revised ed).
  • A F Buzo, Learning Korean: New Directions - Vocabulary Index (Units 1-10). Swinburne Press 1994.
  • Korean Section, Dialogues and Aural Comprehension 1A. Swinburne Press.
  • Korean Section, HAK 105 Introductory Korean 1A Readings Work Book. Swinburne Press.
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