KOREAN LANGUAGE 1 MOD.2

The course "Korean Language 1 Mod 2" [LM004J] is one of the core educational components within the master's degree program in "Languages and Civilizations of Asia and the Mediterranean Africa." Its primary objective is to enhance students' proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Korean at an advanced level.

By the end of the course, students will be able to read and analyze complex texts and effectively engage in various communicative contexts. The course includes an in-depth exploration of advanced Korean grammatical structures, conducted in coordination with language practice sessions led in parallel by language experts (CEL).

t the end of the module, students will have acquired advanced Korean language skills, enabling them to independently approach the final module of their master’s program.
In terms of language proficiency, students typically enter the course at an early TOPIK level 5, while by the end they are expected to reach a solid TOPIK level 5+/6.
According to the parameters of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), students’ proficiency will progress from an initial C1 level to an early C2 level by the end of the course.
Specifically, the acquired competencies will include:

1. Knowledge and Understanding
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the complex grammatical structures of modern Korean.
• Accurately apply various grammar patterns appropriate to specific contexts.
• Acquire advanced vocabulary and expressions used in academic and professional fields.
• Understand the structure and logical development of formal and academic Korean texts.

2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding
• Compose written texts using advanced vocabulary, including field-specific terminology.
• Comprehend and produce spoken and written texts on a range of specialized topics.
• Appropriately apply complex grammatical structures in diverse communicative situations.

3. Making Judgements
• Evaluate alternative grammatical or lexical choices and select the most appropriate expressions based on context.

4. Communication Skills
• Communicate fluently and appropriately in both formal and informal settings using precise language.
• Participate effectively in advanced-level interactions such as discussions, presentations, and interviews.

5. Learning Skills
• Independently search for relevant materials and make effective use of various media and tools to enhance Korean proficiency.
• Actively apply acquired grammar, vocabulary, and expressions in real-life situations.
• Confidently use online learning platforms and digital resources to support continued learning.

The ideal situation would be to see the attendance of learners who have already passed the Korean Language 1.1 (MA) examination.

Lesson 1 - N의 (대표적인) 예로 N을/를 들다, N 외, A/V-다면
Lesson 2 - 아래와 같이, V-(으)오니, N에 한하여
Lesson 3 - N이/가 중요한 역할을 하다, N에서 N의 비중이 높다, N(으)로 인해
Lesson 4 - A-(으)ㄴ/V-는 탓, A/V-(으)면 그만이다, A/V-(으)ㄹ뿐더러, 이래 가지고(서)(야)
Lesson 5 - V-(으)ㅁ으로써, N을/를 통해서, A-(으)ㄴ/V-는 면이 있다, N은/는 N을/를 보여 주는 좋은 예이다
Lesson 6 - A-기 그지없다, A/V-기에, A/V-지 않을까 하다
Lesson 7 - A/V-(으)ㅁ에 틀림없다, 한마디로 말하자면, A-(으)ㄴ/V-는 점이 특징적이다, N을/를 N(으)로 꼽다
Lesson 8 - 뭐니 뭐니 해도, A/V-(으)리만큼, N을/를 계기로
Lesson 9 - A/V-지(요), 뭐, 그러더라고(요), A/V-다는 거야
Lesson 10 - A/V-겠거니, 따지고 보면, 다시 말해서
Lesson 11 - V-(으)려는지, V-기 십상이다, A/V-거나 하다
Lesson 12 - N 바람이 불다, N을/를 막론하고, N 길이
Lesson 13 - N은/는 물론이거니와 , N을/를 말하라면, N이자 N
Lesson 14 - 한편으로(는), V-아/어 내다, A-(으)ㄴ/V-는 만큼
Lesson 15 - A/V-다고 해도 과언이 아니다, N이/가 눈길을 끌다, (V-(으)ㄹ 겸) V-(으)ㄹ 겸 (해서)

서울대 한국어 5A, 5B Student's book and workbook, 서울대학교 언어교육원. Published by TWOPONDS Co. Ltd,

The exam consists of a written and oral test.

1) Written test:
- 90 minutes for grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing (part of the Korean Language 1 Mod 2 exercises).
- Multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions on the course syllabus.
- The total score is 30 points (the average between 30 points for grammar and 30 points for exercises).

2) Oral test:
- Those who have passed the written exam can take the oral exam.
- The oral exam is an interview with the professors regarding the course content.

written and oral

Below 18: insufficient

Regarding the grading scale, scores will be assigned according to the following criteria:
A. Scores in the 18–22 range will be awarded in the presence of a sufficient knowledge of Modern Korean grammar and a sufficient ability to analyze the given texts from a grammatical perspective and render them in translation.
B. Scores in the 23–26 range will be awarded in the presence of a fair knowledge of Modern Korean grammar and a fair ability to analyze the given texts from a grammatical perspective and render them in translation.
C. Scores in the 27–30 range will be awarded in the presence of a good or excellent knowledge of Modern Korean grammar and a good or excellent ability to analyze the given texts from a grammatical perspective and render them in translation.
D. Honors will be awarded in the presence of an outstanding knowledge of Modern Korean grammar and an outstanding ability to analyze the given texts from a grammatical perspective and render them in translation.

Lectures and exercises with Power Point presentations. Presentations and in-depth materials will be available on the moodle.

The (partial) exam is considered passed if all parts receive at least a passing grade (18). The final result will be the average of the grades obtained in modules 1 and 2.

The grade obtained in part I (Mod 1) will be valid until the completion of part II (Mod 2) no later than the first exam session in January of the following year. If part II (Mod 2) is not passed in the first January session, the student will need to retake the exam for part I (Mod 1) and may do so starting from the second January exam session.