27241001 Basic Korean IV

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code 27241001 Subject Classification Foreign Languages

Subject Name ベーシック韓国語IV

Subject Name
（Katakana）ベーシックカンコクゴ４

Subject Name in
English Basic Korean IV

Instructor KANG HEEEUN,KITANO YUKA

Instructor
(Katakana) カン　ヒウン,キタノ　ユカ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Tues7-8：IAS K105, (4T) Thur7-8：IAS K306

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 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 22 : Language Education

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Korean

Eligible Students Beginner learners of Korean, Students who have completed the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd terms.

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 Building on Basic Korean Proficiency to Develop Applied Skills.

1. Understand Korean society and culture through Korean films and compare them with Japan.
2. Learn the usage of present, past, and future attributive forms and be able to use related expressions fluently.
3. compare two expressions of reason, understand their differences, and apply them appropriately.
4. Based on points 2 and 3, be able to construct more complex sentences for speaking and writing.

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

Class Schedule 1st Session: Korean Culture (Part 1) – Lessons through Watching Films, etc.
2nd Session: Korean Culture (Part 2) – Lessons through Watching Films, etc.
3rd Session: Lesson 12 (A) “This is really a big bookstore.” (Part 1)
4th Session: Lesson 12 (A) “This is really a big bookstore.” (Part 2)
             Lesson 12 (B) “You’ve never eaten it before?” (Part 1)
5th Session: Lesson 12 (B) “You’ve never eaten it before?” (Part 2)
6th Session: Lesson 13 (A) “I’ll try searching for it.” (Part 1)
7th Session: Lesson 13 (A) “I’ll try searching for it.” (Part 2)
             Lesson 13 (B) “How many days are you going?” (Part 1)
8th Session: Lesson 13 (B) “How many days are you going?” (Part 2)
9th Session: Lesson 14 (A) “What will you do after class today?” (Part 1)
10th Session: Lesson 14 (A) “What will you do after class today?” (Part 2)
              Lesson 14 (B) “Since it's crowded, let’s go on a weekday.” (Part 1)
11th Session: Lesson 14 (B) “Since it's crowded, let’s go on a weekday.” (Part 2)
12th Session: Lesson 15 (A) “It was really the best.” (Part 1)
13th Session: Lesson 15 (A) “It was really the best.” (Part 2)
              Lesson 15 (B) “Where does it hurt?” (Part 1)
14th Session: Lesson 15 (B) “Where does it hurt?” (Part 2)
15th Session: Summary and Review

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

Text/Reference
Books,etc. - The textbook used is "New Gateway to Korean: Rich in Conversations and Exercises" by Hitoshi Nakajima, Kim Min-su, and Hajime Yoshimoto, published by Asahi Press.

- 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, moodle

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

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

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	27241001	Subject Classification	Foreign Languages
Subject Name	ベーシック韓国語IV
Subject Name （Katakana）	ベーシックカンコクゴ４
Subject Name in English	Basic Korean IV
Instructor	KANG HEEEUN,KITANO YUKA
Instructor (Katakana)	カン　ヒウン,キタノ　ユカ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Tues7-8：IAS K105, (4T) Thur7-8：IAS K306
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	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	22 : Language Education
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Korean
Eligible Students	Beginner learners of Korean, Students who have completed the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd terms.
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	Building on Basic Korean Proficiency to Develop Applied Skills. 1. Understand Korean society and culture through Korean films and compare them with Japan. 2. Learn the usage of present, past, and future attributive forms and be able to use related expressions fluently. 3. compare two expressions of reason, understand their differences, and apply them appropriately. 4. Based on points 2 and 3, be able to construct more complex sentences for speaking and writing. ※ The course outline is as follows, but the schedule details may be subject to change.
Class Schedule	1st Session: Korean Culture (Part 1) – Lessons through Watching Films, etc. 2nd Session: Korean Culture (Part 2) – Lessons through Watching Films, etc. 3rd Session: Lesson 12 (A) “This is really a big bookstore.” (Part 1) 4th Session: Lesson 12 (A) “This is really a big bookstore.” (Part 2) Lesson 12 (B) “You’ve never eaten it before?” (Part 1) 5th Session: Lesson 12 (B) “You’ve never eaten it before?” (Part 2) 6th Session: Lesson 13 (A) “I’ll try searching for it.” (Part 1) 7th Session: Lesson 13 (A) “I’ll try searching for it.” (Part 2) Lesson 13 (B) “How many days are you going?” (Part 1) 8th Session: Lesson 13 (B) “How many days are you going?” (Part 2) 9th Session: Lesson 14 (A) “What will you do after class today?” (Part 1) 10th Session: Lesson 14 (A) “What will you do after class today?” (Part 2) Lesson 14 (B) “Since it's crowded, let’s go on a weekday.” (Part 1) 11th Session: Lesson 14 (B) “Since it's crowded, let’s go on a weekday.” (Part 2) 12th Session: Lesson 15 (A) “It was really the best.” (Part 1) 13th Session: Lesson 15 (A) “It was really the best.” (Part 2) Lesson 15 (B) “Where does it hurt?” (Part 1) 14th Session: Lesson 15 (B) “Where does it hurt?” (Part 2) 15th Session: Summary and Review - Quizzes (during the semester), Final Exam (at the end of the term)
Text/Reference Books,etc.	- The textbook used is "New Gateway to Korean: Rich in Conversations and Exercises" by Hitoshi Nakajima, Kim Min-su, and Hajime Yoshimoto, published by Asahi Press. - 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, moodle
(More Details)	Textbook, handouts, audio materials, audiovisual materials (video/PC/others)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Paired Reading, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play, Project Learning, Post-class Report
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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