This course introduces modern spoken and written Korean to beginners. Starting with the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, and fundamental sentence structures, students progress through contextualized dialogues in everyday situations to develop basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. This course emphasizes understanding the social and cultural contexts of language use via task-based learning. Conversational and cultural themes cover self-introductions, weather discussions, location descriptions, time and date expressions, and daily activities. Successful completion of this course allows students to advance to an elementary level of Korean proficiency.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Recognise and pronounce the basic consonants and vowel sounds of Korean.
   
2. Read and write the Korean alphabet and its most common consonant clusters.
   
3. Use an active vocabulary of around 400 items.
   
4. Recognise and apply in conversation and writing a limited range of simple sentence structures and tenses for everyday situations.
   
5. Communicate in speech and writing to introduce themselves and others, to ask and answer questions about such personal information as where they live, their acquaintances, and their possessions; make basic use of polite speech in conversation and writing.
6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of common socio-cultural activities such as self-introduction in the classroom and communicating with teachers and family members.
   

Examination Material or equipment

• No materials are allowed (closed-book test).

Required Resources

1. SNU Korean+ Student's Book 1A (2022)
2. SNU Korean+ WorkBook 1A (2022).

Recommended Resources

1. SNU LEI – Hangeul: a mobile application that allows you to practice reading and writing the Korean consonants and vowels. Available on Android or iOS devices.
2. Textbook MP3/CD-ROM/Video clips are available for downloading: https://www.twoponds.co.kr/en/snu
3. Typing practice option 1: TaDak TaDak (https://www.reddit.com/r/Korean/comments/i3otpj/list_games_websites_to_practice_typing_korean/): A Korean website to help you practice typing Korean letters, words and sentences).
4. Typing practice option 2: Visit KeyKorea (https://keykorea.vercel.app).

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction & Korean alphabet (Hangeul/??) Consonants & vowels Online typing practice in Korean	Please note the course schedule is subject to change.
2	Korean alphabet (??) - continued Consonants & vowels Useful expressions Reading & writing practice: loan words, Korean names, etc.
3	Textbook lesson 1 - Introducing oneself and others ~?/? ~?/? ~???/?? ~?/? ???? ?? ??
4	Textbook lesson 2 - ??? ? ?/?/? ???/???/??? + ??? ~? ~?/? + ???/???	10 March = Canberra Day. Pre-recorded lecture will be available online.
5	Textbook lesson 3 - ?? ?? ??? ?? ~?+ ???/??? ?/?/?/?/??	Registration for Mid-term Oral Test
6	Textbook lesson 4 - ???? Mid-term Written Exam will replace second lecture (and use same venue). Mid-term Oral Exam will be conducted individually, on Thursday and Friday	Mid-term Written Exam (20%)Mid-term Oral Exam (15%)
7	Textbook lesson 4 - ???? V + ??/?? ~?/? ~? ??/?? ~??
8	Textbook lesson 5 - ?? ~?/? + ~??/?? ? ?? ?/?/?/?? ??	21 April = Easter Monday. Pre-recorded lecture will be available online.
9	Textbook lesson 6 - ??? ?? Time + ~? ? ?? (?)? ??? ?
10	Textbook lesson 7 - ?? ?? ~?? - ~?? ~? ???/???
11	Textbook lesson 8 - ?? ??? ?? ?? + V ~??/?? V + (?)???? ? ??? ?	Registration for Final Oral Test
12	Review sessions
13		Final Oral Exam (20%)Final Written Exam (30%). NB: because the number of appropriate venues is limited, the Final Written Exam may be conducted later, in week 14 or 15, but we hope it can be conducted in week 13.

Tutorial Registration

Students must sign up for their tutorial groups on the Wattle course webpage. More details will be updated on Wattle close to the commencement of Semester 1.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Quizzes & Homework 15%	15 %	22/05/2025	05/06/2025	1,2,3,4,5,6
Mid-term Written Exam 20%	20 %	26/03/2025	14/04/2025	1,2,3,4
Mid-term Oral Exam 15%	15 %	28/03/2025	14/04/2025	1,3,4,5,6
Final Oral Exam 20%	20 %	30/05/2025	16/06/2025	1,3,4,5,6
Final Written Exam 30%	30 %	13/06/2025	18/06/2025	1,2,3,4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

See "Assessment Task 1" above.

Examination(s)

Please note that students edging too close to a Fail at the end of the course (45-49) may not be automatically admitted to Korean 2. Their admission to Korean 2 will be pending the successful completion of a supplementary assessment.

Assessment Task 1

Quizzes & Homework 15%

Because classroom participation is crucial for enhancing proficiency in a foreign language and because we sometimes elaborate on explanations provided in a lecture and introduce one or two new words in response to a student query, tutorial attendance is essential. Students are strongly encouraged to actively participate during sessions and make the best of the opportunities to practice. The grade is based on students' punctual and full completion of in-class tests and quizzes (5%), and homework assignments (10%). NB: the various tests, quizzes and assignments are not graded but corrected; they are intended to serve as practice, so students should not worry about making mistakes.

Students are required to practice Korean verbally and interact with one another actively but respectfully in both lectures and tutorials. Participation marks cannot be earned at sessions not attended, so absence from those sessions will result in a loss of opportunity to earn marks. Absence, arriving late, or leaving early (more than 10 minutes) without notification is considered tardy. If you cannot be present in class on time, contact your instructor at least 12 hours in advance. It is your responsibility to keep track of your performance and take any necessary measures. NO adjustments (e.g. by doing “extra credit” work, etc.) will be made at the end of the semester for any reason. Students who have issues with participating in the majority of classes or require academic accommodations must contact the course convenor at the beginning of the semester if not before.

Assessment Task 2

Mid-term Written Exam 20%

The Mid-term Written Exam will be conducted during (instead of) the second lecture of week 6. It is based on everything learned up to (but not including) week 6: textbook conversations and examples, workbook exercises, class activities, and homework. Your grammar and ability to translate, your handwriting as well as your vocabulary and spelling will be tested.

Assessment Task 3

Mid-term Oral Exam 15%

The Mid-term Oral Exam will be conducted on Thursday and Friday of week 6. In an individual ± 5 to 8-minute interview, your teacher will chat with you about topics discussed in the tutorials. This interview will assess your ability to listen, and to respond to questions by applying grammar patterns and vocabulary learned up to this point. Evaluation criteria:

1. Grammar accuracy & vocabulary (30%)

2. Listening comprehension (30%)

3. Pronunciation, intonation and accent (20%)

4. Fluency and pace of speech (20%)

Students wishing to change the time allocated for their test are requested to try to swap with another student first, before asking the lecturer to change the time. More information will be provided in Week 5.

Rubric

Grammar accuracy & vocabulary	Listening comprehension	Pronunciation, intonation and accent	Fluency and pace of speech
30	30	20	20

Assessment Task 4

Final Oral Exam 20%

In an individual ± 10 to 12-minute interview, conducted in week 13, your teacher will chat with you about topics discussed in the tutorials. This interview will assess your ability to listen, and to respond to questions by applying grammar patterns and vocabulary learned up to this point. Evaluation criteria:

1. Grammar accuracy & vocabulary (30%)

2. Listening comprehension (30%)

3. Pronunciation, intonation and accent (20%)

4. Fluency and pace of speech (20%)

Students wishing to change the time allocated for their test are requested to try to swap with another student first, before asking the lecturer to change the time. More information will be provided in Week 12.

Rubric

Listening comprehension	Listening comprehension	Pronunciation, intonation and accent	Fluency and pace of speech
30	30	20	20

Assessment Task 5

Final Written Exam 30%

The Final Written Exam will be conducted during the exam period. It is based on everything learned throughout the semester: textbook conversations and examples, workbook exercises, class activities, and homework. Your grammar and ability to translate, your handwriting as well as your vocabulary and spelling will be tested.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. Online submission must meet the following requirements:

1. All written assignments, hand-written or typed exams must provide enough room for any correction or feedback needed. Please write or type in every other line.
2. Convert your documents to a correct file format before submitting them to Wattle. 
3. Typed assignments must be double-spaced in 12-point font and be submitted in an MS Word file (.docx).
4. Hand-written essays must be submitted in a PDF file (NO .png, .jpg, etc.).

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand-written assignments, artworks, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Teachers will endeavour to return all assignments within two weeks, and all mid-term test results upon the end of the mid-term break.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Assignments may sometimes be resubmitted, but only upon the instruction/invitation of the course tutor.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students