Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code 27221003 Subject Classification Foreign Languages
Subject Name ベーシック韓国語II
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ベーシックカンコクゴ2
Subject Name in
English
Basic Korean II
Instructor KANG HEEEUN,FUKAMI KANTO
Instructor
(Katakana)
カン ヒウン,フカミ カント
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Tues7-8,Thur7-8:IAS K312
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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Face-to-face
Classes are primarily conducted face-to-face in a lecture-based format. 
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 This course is designed for students at the elementary level of Korean. Students are expected to have completed Term 1 “Basic Korean I” or possess equivalent proficiency.
Keywords Korean, Hangul, vocabulary, grammar, conversation 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education
In response to the demands of globalization, this course aims to cultivate the communication skills needed to access and disseminate information in various foreign languages, while enabling students to acquire relevant knowledge and skills and deepen their understanding of diverse languages and cultures. 
Expected Outcome1. Students will be able to use a foreign language to engage in everyday communication both orally and in writing.

2. By utilizing multiple foreign languages, students will be able to develop an understanding of diverse languages and cultures. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Through two coordinated weekly sessions, this course introduces fundamental Korean vocabulary, expressions, and grammar and provides systematic training to develop students’ basic communicative competence in Korean.

This course is an elementary-level course that follows introductory Korean study. It aims to develop skills in reading and writing Hangul as well as elementary everyday conversational ability, while deepening students’ foundational understanding of Korean society and culture. Through the appropriate use of audiovisual materials such as Korean films and K-pop, students will learn language and culture in an integrated manner, thereby fostering a fundamental understanding of Korea as a neighboring country and promoting intercultural awareness. 
Class Schedule This course aims to enable students to use fundamental Korean grammatical structures to engage in simple interactions in everyday situations.

1. Students will be able to use expressions of location, suggestions, and intention to carry out basic daily conversations.

2. Students will understand and appropriately use vocabulary and expressions related to everyday situations such as dining (ordering), making appointments, schedules, and telephone conversations.

3. Students will deepen their understanding of Korean food culture and interpersonal relationships (including hierarchical relationships) and develop the ability to view other cultures from a comparative perspective.

・Grammar: Existential verbs; predicate sentences (-hamnida style / -haeyo style); negative forms; reason-giving endings; propositive forms, etc.
・Expressions: Expressions of location and time; responses and calls/attention-getting expressions; making appointments and plans; telephone expressions, etc.

*A final examination will be administered at the end of each term. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
The textbook used in this course varies by instructor. Please follow your instructor’s instructions when purchasing. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
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Learning techniques to be incorporated Paired Reading, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
1. Complete the assigned preparation in advance and review the meanings and pronunciations of new vocabulary before class.

2. Listen to the audio of the text (dialogue) at least three times in advance and come to class having familiarized yourself with the content.

3. Review the vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical items covered in each class to ensure retention.

4. Submit all assigned tasks by the designated deadline. 
Requirements The Tuesday (7th–8th periods) and Thursday (7th–8th periods) classes are conducted as coordinated sessions. Students must enroll in both and may not take only one. 
Grading Method Grades will be determined based on the following guidelines:
Coursework: 20–40%; Final exam: 60–80%.
Please confirm details with the instructor in class. 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
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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