81223001 Advanced Communication in Korean VB

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education

Lecture Code 81223001 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 韓国語コミュニケーション・スキルアップVB

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

Subject Name in
English Advanced Communication in Korean VB

Instructor KANG HEEEUN

Instructor
(Katakana) カン　ヒウン

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Mon5-6：IAS J101 CALL

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

an exercise-based face-to-face class

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 Advanced-level Korean learners from all faculties

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 【Objectives】
Through advanced-level study of Korean, this course aims to develop practical and advanced language proficiency that enables students to communicate information about their own academic fields in Korean and to serve as direct bridges between Japanese and Korean societies and cultures within their respective areas of expertise.

1. Students will be able to actively utilize contemporary ICT (Information and Communication Technology), such as the Internet, to independently search for, analyze, and disseminate information related to Korea.
2. Students will be able to give short presentations in Korean introducing their own academic fields.
3. Through content-based instruction, students will develop the ability to express opinions and engage in logical discussions in Korean on topics such as comparisons between Japanese and Korean society and culture, global issues, and other current affairs.
4. Students will be able to analyze issues related to peace and coexistence from the perspectives of direct violence, structural violence, and cultural violence, and discuss social challenges in Japan and Korea in Korean.
5. By enhancing language awareness and language learning awareness, students will acquire language learning strategies that can be applied not only to Korean but also to other foreign languages, including English.
6. By the completion of the program, students will aim to pass either the Hangul Proficiency Test (Pre-Level 2) or Level 6 of TOPIK II (Test of Proficiency in Korean) administered by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea.

【Course Overview】
During the second term, the course aims to help students talk about “my town” in Korean. Each theme in the course schedule below will generally be covered over two class sessions. The class will be conducted in the following manner.

1. Text Interpretation
Students analyze distributed materials such as newspaper articles, news transcripts, Korean high school textbooks, and essays to learn advanced Korean vocabulary, expressions, and grammar.
2. Content Confirmation and Expression Practice
Students answer questions related to the materials and practice expressing their own opinions appropriately in Korean.
3. Discussion
Students reflect on the themes, consider their impressions and questions, and discuss them in pairs or small groups. The outcomes are shared with the entire class through presentations or chat input.
4. Assignments
Students complete written assignments given during class (including research-based tasks) and submit them.
5. Sharing and Feedback
Submitted assignments are shared and compared in pairs or groups during the following class session. Selected examples are explained by the instructor and feedback is provided to the entire class.

Class Schedule 1. Course Orientation; History and Culture of Hiroshima (Students’ Hometown) – Part 1

2. History and Culture of Hiroshima (Students’ Hometown) – Part 2

3. Social Issues Facing Hiroshima – Part 1

4. Social Issues Facing Hiroshima – Part 2

5. The Korean Community in Hiroshima – Part 1

6. The Korean Community in Hiroshima – Part 2

7. Creating a Map to Introduce Hiroshima

8. Final Examination

- 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.

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education
Lecture Code	81223001	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	韓国語コミュニケーション・スキルアップVB
Subject Name （Katakana）	カンコクゴコミュニケーション・スキルアップゴビー
Subject Name in English	Advanced Communication in Korean VB
Instructor	KANG HEEEUN
Instructor (Katakana)	カン　ヒウン
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Mon5-6：IAS J101 CALL
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
an exercise-based face-to-face class
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	Advanced-level Korean learners from all faculties
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	【Objectives】 Through advanced-level study of Korean, this course aims to develop practical and advanced language proficiency that enables students to communicate information about their own academic fields in Korean and to serve as direct bridges between Japanese and Korean societies and cultures within their respective areas of expertise. 1. Students will be able to actively utilize contemporary ICT (Information and Communication Technology), such as the Internet, to independently search for, analyze, and disseminate information related to Korea. 2. Students will be able to give short presentations in Korean introducing their own academic fields. 3. Through content-based instruction, students will develop the ability to express opinions and engage in logical discussions in Korean on topics such as comparisons between Japanese and Korean society and culture, global issues, and other current affairs. 4. Students will be able to analyze issues related to peace and coexistence from the perspectives of direct violence, structural violence, and cultural violence, and discuss social challenges in Japan and Korea in Korean. 5. By enhancing language awareness and language learning awareness, students will acquire language learning strategies that can be applied not only to Korean but also to other foreign languages, including English. 6. By the completion of the program, students will aim to pass either the Hangul Proficiency Test (Pre-Level 2) or Level 6 of TOPIK II (Test of Proficiency in Korean) administered by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea. 【Course Overview】 During the second term, the course aims to help students talk about “my town” in Korean. Each theme in the course schedule below will generally be covered over two class sessions. The class will be conducted in the following manner. 1. Text Interpretation Students analyze distributed materials such as newspaper articles, news transcripts, Korean high school textbooks, and essays to learn advanced Korean vocabulary, expressions, and grammar. 2. Content Confirmation and Expression Practice Students answer questions related to the materials and practice expressing their own opinions appropriately in Korean. 3. Discussion Students reflect on the themes, consider their impressions and questions, and discuss them in pairs or small groups. The outcomes are shared with the entire class through presentations or chat input. 4. Assignments Students complete written assignments given during class (including research-based tasks) and submit them. 5. Sharing and Feedback Submitted assignments are shared and compared in pairs or groups during the following class session. Selected examples are explained by the instructor and feedback is provided to the entire class.
Class Schedule	1. Course Orientation; History and Culture of Hiroshima (Students’ Hometown) – Part 1 2. History and Culture of Hiroshima (Students’ Hometown) – Part 2 3. Social Issues Facing Hiroshima – Part 1 4. Social Issues Facing Hiroshima – Part 2 5. The Korean Community in Hiroshima – Part 1 6. The Korean Community in Hiroshima – Part 2 7. Creating a Map to Introduce Hiroshima 8. Final Examination - 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.
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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