81225001 Advanced Communication in Korean VIB

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education

Lecture Code 81225001 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 韓国語コミュニケーション・スキルアップVIB

Subject Name
（Katakana）カンコクゴコミュニケーション・スキルアップロクビー

Subject Name in
English Advanced Communication in Korean VIB

Instructor KANG HEEEUN

Instructor
(Katakana) カン　ヒウン

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Mon5：IAS J101 CALL, (4T) Mon6

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand)

In principle, lessons will be face-to-face, but depending on the situation, it may be necessary to hold classes online.

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction O : Others

Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 22 : Language Education

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Korean

Eligible Students As a general rule, registered students for the program

Keywords Korean Conversation, Reading Comprehension, Listening, and Writing
Korean Society and Culture

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) - This course is part of the Korean language program within the "Trilingual Training Special Program," which aims to cultivate "trilingual" individuals who can fluently use a third language in addition to their native language and English.
- In an era of multilingual and multicultural coexistence, this course is offered across departments to develop practical language proficiency as part of the foreign language training necessary for highly skilled professionals and researchers active on an international level.
- Based on the communication skills acquired in Korean during the first and second years, this course aims to enhance students' overall language proficiency in Korean.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline 【Goals】
Through intensive Korean language learning, this course aims to equip students with practical and advanced language proficiency, enabling them to communicate information about their specialized fields in Korean. The ultimate goal is for students to serve as a direct bridge between Japanese and Korean society and culture in their respective areas of expertise.

1. Actively utilize today's ICT (Information and Communication Technology), such as the internet, to independently search, use, and disseminate information about Korea.
2. Be able to give simple presentations in Korean to introduce one's specialized field.
3. Through content-based learning, develop the ability to logically express opinions and engage in discussions in Korean on topics such as Japanese-Korean social and cultural comparisons, global issues, and other current affairs.
4. Enhance language awareness and language learning awareness, enabling students to acquire language learning strategies applicable to any foreign language, including English.
5. Aim to pass the "Hangul Proficiency Test Level Pre-2" or "TOPIK II Level 6", certified by the South Korean Ministry of Education and administered domestically by the Korean Education Foundation, upon completion of the program.

【Course Overview】
The fourth term aims to "Compare Social Issues in Japan and Korea!" Each topic in the lesson plan will generally be covered in 1.5 to 2 class sessions. The class will proceed as follows：

1. Text Interpretation: Analyze distributed texts such as newspaper articles, news scripts, Korean high school textbooks, and essays.
2. Discussion: After considering questions and issues related to the text individually, students discuss in pairs or groups. They then present their thoughts or share them via chat with the entire class.
3. Assignments: Complete and submit two writing assignments (including research-based tasks) given during class.
   - Submission Deadline: Every Thursday by 23:59 on Teams.
   - Feedback: The instructor will review and return the assignments with corrections before the next class.
4. Sharing and Feedback on Assignments: In the following class, students review the corrections, present their assignments individually, share interpretations, and discuss them as a group.

Class Schedule 1st Session: Declining Birthrate Issue (Part 1)
2nd Session: Declining Birthrate Issue (Part 2) / Aging Population Issue (Part 1)
3rd Session: Aging Population Issue (Part 2)
4th Session: Overconcentration in Urban Areas Issue (Part 1)
5th Session: Overconcentration in Urban Areas Issue (Part 2)
6th Session: Inequality Issue (Part 1)
7th Session: Inequality Issue (Part 2)
8th Session: Final Exam

- The course progression may be adjusted as needed based on students' level of understanding.

- Quizzes (during the semester) / Final Exam (at the end of the term)

Text/Reference
Books,etc. - Textbooks will be distributed during class.
- For dictionaries, "Progressive Korean-Japanese / Japanese-Korean Dictionary" (edited by Yukitoshi Yutani et al., published by Shogakukan) is recommended

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams

(More Details) Textbooks, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials (Video/PC/Other Image Resources)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Paired Reading, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review 1. Before and after class, thoroughly review and prepare by looking up new vocabulary and checking grammar.
2. Complete and submit assigned tasks within the designated deadline.

Requirements 1. This course is part of the "Trilingual Training Special Program – Korean." While participation in the program is recommended, students who are not part of the program may also take this course.
2. This course includes many pair and group activities. Even if you are not familiar with them, do not hesitate—participate actively and confidently.

Grading Method The overall evaluation will be based on the following criteria:

- Final Exam: 50%
- Class Participation (including assignment submission and class attitude): 30%
- Quizzes: 20%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message 한국어 및 한국과 관련된 새로운 지식과 경험을 바탕으로, 지금까지 닦아 온 한국어 실력을 보다 향상시키고 집대성할 수 있는 기회를 만들어 봅시다!
（Based on your newly acquired knowledge and experiences related to the Korean language and Korea, let's take this opportunity to further improve and consolidate the Korean skills you have developed so far!）

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education
Lecture Code	81225001	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	韓国語コミュニケーション・スキルアップVIB
Subject Name （Katakana）	カンコクゴコミュニケーション・スキルアップロクビー
Subject Name in English	Advanced Communication in Korean VIB
Instructor	KANG HEEEUN
Instructor (Katakana)	カン　ヒウン
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Mon5：IAS J101 CALL, (4T) Mon6
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand)
In principle, lessons will be face-to-face, but depending on the situation, it may be necessary to hold classes online.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	O : Others
Course Level	4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	22 : Language Education
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Korean
Eligible Students	As a general rule, registered students for the program
Keywords	Korean Conversation, Reading Comprehension, Listening, and Writing Korean Society and Culture
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	- This course is part of the Korean language program within the "Trilingual Training Special Program," which aims to cultivate "trilingual" individuals who can fluently use a third language in addition to their native language and English. - In an era of multilingual and multicultural coexistence, this course is offered across departments to develop practical language proficiency as part of the foreign language training necessary for highly skilled professionals and researchers active on an international level. - Based on the communication skills acquired in Korean during the first and second years, this course aims to enhance students' overall language proficiency in Korean.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	【Goals】 Through intensive Korean language learning, this course aims to equip students with practical and advanced language proficiency, enabling them to communicate information about their specialized fields in Korean. The ultimate goal is for students to serve as a direct bridge between Japanese and Korean society and culture in their respective areas of expertise. 1. Actively utilize today's ICT (Information and Communication Technology), such as the internet, to independently search, use, and disseminate information about Korea. 2. Be able to give simple presentations in Korean to introduce one's specialized field. 3. Through content-based learning, develop the ability to logically express opinions and engage in discussions in Korean on topics such as Japanese-Korean social and cultural comparisons, global issues, and other current affairs. 4. Enhance language awareness and language learning awareness, enabling students to acquire language learning strategies applicable to any foreign language, including English. 5. Aim to pass the "Hangul Proficiency Test Level Pre-2" or "TOPIK II Level 6", certified by the South Korean Ministry of Education and administered domestically by the Korean Education Foundation, upon completion of the program. 【Course Overview】 The fourth term aims to "Compare Social Issues in Japan and Korea!" Each topic in the lesson plan will generally be covered in 1.5 to 2 class sessions. The class will proceed as follows： 1. Text Interpretation: Analyze distributed texts such as newspaper articles, news scripts, Korean high school textbooks, and essays. 2. Discussion: After considering questions and issues related to the text individually, students discuss in pairs or groups. They then present their thoughts or share them via chat with the entire class. 3. Assignments: Complete and submit two writing assignments (including research-based tasks) given during class. - Submission Deadline: Every Thursday by 23:59 on Teams. - Feedback: The instructor will review and return the assignments with corrections before the next class. 4. Sharing and Feedback on Assignments: In the following class, students review the corrections, present their assignments individually, share interpretations, and discuss them as a group.
Class Schedule	1st Session: Declining Birthrate Issue (Part 1) 2nd Session: Declining Birthrate Issue (Part 2) / Aging Population Issue (Part 1) 3rd Session: Aging Population Issue (Part 2) 4th Session: Overconcentration in Urban Areas Issue (Part 1) 5th Session: Overconcentration in Urban Areas Issue (Part 2) 6th Session: Inequality Issue (Part 1) 7th Session: Inequality Issue (Part 2) 8th Session: Final Exam - The course progression may be adjusted as needed based on students' level of understanding. - Quizzes (during the semester) / Final Exam (at the end of the term)
Text/Reference Books,etc.	- Textbooks will be distributed during class. - For dictionaries, "Progressive Korean-Japanese / Japanese-Korean Dictionary" (edited by Yukitoshi Yutani et al., published by Shogakukan) is recommended
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams
(More Details)	Textbooks, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials (Video/PC/Other Image Resources)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Paired Reading, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	1. Before and after class, thoroughly review and prepare by looking up new vocabulary and checking grammar. 2. Complete and submit assigned tasks within the designated deadline.
Requirements	1. This course is part of the "Trilingual Training Special Program – Korean." While participation in the program is recommended, students who are not part of the program may also take this course. 2. This course includes many pair and group activities. Even if you are not familiar with them, do not hesitate—participate actively and confidently.
Grading Method	The overall evaluation will be based on the following criteria: - Final Exam: 50% - Class Participation (including assignment submission and class attitude): 30% - Quizzes: 20%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	한국어 및 한국과 관련된 새로운 지식과 경험을 바탕으로, 지금까지 닦아 온 한국어 실력을 보다 향상시키고 집대성할 수 있는 기회를 만들어 봅시다! （Based on your newly acquired knowledge and experiences related to the Korean language and Korea, let's take this opportunity to further improve and consolidate the Korean skills you have developed so far!）
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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