27201001 Basic Korean I

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 27201001 Subject Classification Foreign Languages

Subject Name ベーシック韓国語I

Subject Name
（Katakana）ベーシックカンコクゴ１

Subject Name in
English Basic Korean I

Instructor KANG HEEEUN,KITANO YUKA

Instructor
(Katakana) カン　ヒウン,キタノ　ユカ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues7-8：IAS K203, (1T) Thur7-8：IAS K311

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 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 22 : Language Education

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Korean

Eligible Students Beginner Learner of Korean

Keywords Korean, Hangeul
Vocabulary, Grammar, Conversation, Writing

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education This course is an introductory Korean language class. It is designed for students who have no prior experience learning Korean, with the goal of acquiring basic reading, writing, and simple conversation skills. Additionally, to build basic knowledge of Korean society, materials such as Korean dramas, movies, and K-Pop videos will also be used in the course.
Expected Outcome 1. To be able to conduct daily communication orally and in writing in a foreign language.
2. To be able to understand many languages and cultures by using multiple foreign languages.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Acquire Basic Korean Proficiency.

1. Learn the Korean writing system (Hangeul), pronunciation, and writing rules while understanding its origins.
2. Memorize basic Korean vocabulary, phrases, and greetings, and be able to introduce oneself.
3. Master commonly used noun and verb sentences in the polite form (해요 style) and use them effectively in conversations.
4. Acquire basic grammatical knowledge, such as expressions of existence, demonstratives, and possession, and apply them in conversations and writing.

※ The course outline is as follows, but details may be subject to change.

Class Schedule 1st Session: Guidance & Characteristics of the Korean Language
2nd Session: Letters and Pronunciation – Vowels ① Basic Vowels
3rd Session: Letters and Pronunciation – Consonants ① Plain Consonants
4th Session: Letters and Pronunciation – Consonants ② Aspirated & Tense Consonants
5th Session: Letters and Pronunciation – Vowels ② Diphthongs
6th Session: Letters and Pronunciation – Consonants ③ Final Consonants (Batchim)
7th Session: Review and Practice of Letters and Pronunciation
8th Session: Noun Sentences in "해요" Form (~desu/masu form), Particles "～は" (topic), "～が" (subject), and Expressions for Answering Questions ①
9th Session: Noun Sentences in "해요" Form (~desu/masu form), Particles "～は" (topic), "～が" (subject), and Expressions for Answering Questions ② (Applied Practice)
10th Session: Expressions of Existence, Demonstratives, and Possession ①
11th Session: Expressions of Existence, Demonstratives, and Possession ② (Applied Practice)
12th Session: Verb Sentences in "해요" Form (~desu/masu form), Particles "～と" (and/with) and "～を" (object) ①
13th Session: Verb Sentences in "해요" Form (~desu/masu form), Particles "～と" (and/with) and "～を" (object) ②
14th Session: Verb Sentences in "해요" Form (~desu/masu form), Particles "～と" (and/with) and "～を" (object) ③ (Applied Practice)
15th Session: Summary and Review

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

Text/Reference
Books,etc. - The textbook will be distributed during class (no purchase is required).

- 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, Zoom

(More Details) Textbook, handouts, audio materials, audiovisual materials (video/PC/others)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Paired Reading, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review 1. Prepare by reviewing the assigned sections from class and looking up the meanings and pronunciations of new vocabulary.
2. Listen to the audio of the text at least three times before attending class.
3. Review the vocabulary, expressions, grammar, and conversations learned in each class on your own.
4. Complete and submit the assigned tasks within the designated deadline.

Requirements 1. Please avoid absences as much as possible, as they may hinder your understanding of the lesson and participation in pair work.
2. This course includes many pair and group activities. Even if you are not familiar with them, do not hesitate—participate actively and with confidence.

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 Studying a language requires speaking out loud with confidence and writing by hand—these are important steps in learning.
Let's learn Korean together, explore Korean culture, and have fun!

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	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	27201001	Subject Classification	Foreign Languages
Subject Name	ベーシック韓国語I
Subject Name （Katakana）	ベーシックカンコクゴ１
Subject Name in English	Basic Korean I
Instructor	KANG HEEEUN,KITANO YUKA
Instructor (Katakana)	カン　ヒウン,キタノ　ユカ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Tues7-8：IAS K203, (1T) Thur7-8：IAS K311
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	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	22 : Language Education
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Korean
Eligible Students	Beginner Learner of Korean
Keywords	Korean, Hangeul Vocabulary, Grammar, Conversation, Writing
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	This course is an introductory Korean language class. It is designed for students who have no prior experience learning Korean, with the goal of acquiring basic reading, writing, and simple conversation skills. Additionally, to build basic knowledge of Korean society, materials such as Korean dramas, movies, and K-Pop videos will also be used in the course.
Expected Outcome	1. To be able to conduct daily communication orally and in writing in a foreign language. 2. To be able to understand many languages and cultures by using multiple foreign languages.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Acquire Basic Korean Proficiency. 1. Learn the Korean writing system (Hangeul), pronunciation, and writing rules while understanding its origins. 2. Memorize basic Korean vocabulary, phrases, and greetings, and be able to introduce oneself. 3. Master commonly used noun and verb sentences in the polite form (해요 style) and use them effectively in conversations. 4. Acquire basic grammatical knowledge, such as expressions of existence, demonstratives, and possession, and apply them in conversations and writing. ※ The course outline is as follows, but details may be subject to change.
Class Schedule	1st Session: Guidance & Characteristics of the Korean Language 2nd Session: Letters and Pronunciation – Vowels ① Basic Vowels 3rd Session: Letters and Pronunciation – Consonants ① Plain Consonants 4th Session: Letters and Pronunciation – Consonants ② Aspirated & Tense Consonants 5th Session: Letters and Pronunciation – Vowels ② Diphthongs 6th Session: Letters and Pronunciation – Consonants ③ Final Consonants (Batchim) 7th Session: Review and Practice of Letters and Pronunciation 8th Session: Noun Sentences in "해요" Form (~desu/masu form), Particles "～は" (topic), "～が" (subject), and Expressions for Answering Questions ① 9th Session: Noun Sentences in "해요" Form (~desu/masu form), Particles "～は" (topic), "～が" (subject), and Expressions for Answering Questions ② (Applied Practice) 10th Session: Expressions of Existence, Demonstratives, and Possession ① 11th Session: Expressions of Existence, Demonstratives, and Possession ② (Applied Practice) 12th Session: Verb Sentences in "해요" Form (~desu/masu form), Particles "～と" (and/with) and "～を" (object) ① 13th Session: Verb Sentences in "해요" Form (~desu/masu form), Particles "～と" (and/with) and "～を" (object) ② 14th Session: Verb Sentences in "해요" Form (~desu/masu form), Particles "～と" (and/with) and "～を" (object) ③ (Applied Practice) 15th Session: Summary and Review - Quizzes (during the semester), Final Exam (at the end of the term)
Text/Reference Books,etc.	- The textbook will be distributed during class (no purchase is required). - 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, Zoom
(More Details)	Textbook, handouts, audio materials, audiovisual materials (video/PC/others)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Paired Reading, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	1. Prepare by reviewing the assigned sections from class and looking up the meanings and pronunciations of new vocabulary. 2. Listen to the audio of the text at least three times before attending class. 3. Review the vocabulary, expressions, grammar, and conversations learned in each class on your own. 4. Complete and submit the assigned tasks within the designated deadline.
Requirements	1. Please avoid absences as much as possible, as they may hinder your understanding of the lesson and participation in pair work. 2. This course includes many pair and group activities. Even if you are not familiar with them, do not hesitate—participate actively and with confidence.
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	Studying a language requires speaking out loud with confidence and writing by hand—these are important steps in learning. Let's learn Korean together, explore Korean culture, and have fun!
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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