Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code 64450001 Subject Classification Foreign Languages
Subject Name インテンシブ韓国語IA[1総,1文,1教日,1法,1経]
Subject Name
(Katakana)
インテンシブカンコクゴIA
Subject Name in
English
Intensive Korean IA
Instructor KANG HEEEUN
Instructor
(Katakana)
カン ヒウン
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Mon9-10,Fri9-10:IAS J305
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
Active Learning, Pair Work, Group Work 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education
The goal is to develop communication skills that enable students to receive and transmit information in various foreign languages in response to the era of globalization. Additionally, students will acquire knowledge and skills while deepening their understanding of different languages and cultures. 
Expected Outcome1. Be able to communicate in everyday situations both orally and in writing using a foreign language.
2. Develop an understanding of multiple languages and cultures by utilizing more than one foreign language. 
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
(More Details) Textbook, handouts, audio materials, audiovisual materials (video/PC/others) 
Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Paired Reading, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play, 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 아침에 한마디, 점심에 한마디, 저녁에 한마디! 하루 세 마디씩 한국어 외우기!!! 한국어 학습, 생활 속에서 실천합시다.
(A phrase in the morning, a phrase at lunch, and a phrase in the evening! Memorize*three Korean phrases a day! Let's practice learning Korean in our daily lives!) 
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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