KOREAN LANGUAGE 2 MOD. 1

The course forms a key part of the second-year curriculum focused on Korea within the "Languages, Cultures, and Societies of Asia and Mediterranean Africa" program. Its educational goals are centered on developing linguistic competencies. The course aims to impart basic grammatical knowledge of the Korean language, and to develop fundamental skills in reading, writing, and oral expression in Korean. Additionally, it provides insights and abilities for metalinguistic analysis of Korean and for translating from Korean to Italian. By the end of the course, students are expected to reach approximately Level A2, which correlates to levels 2 and 3 of the Test of Korean Language Proficiency (TOPIK). This course builds on the foundations laid in "Korean Language 1.1" and "Korean Language 1.2," equipping students with the necessary learning outcomes to advance to "Korean Language 2.2."

1. Knowledge and Understanding:
- Complete the understanding of elementary-level grammatical structures of the Korean language.
- Complete knowledge of the writing system (Hangul and basic Hanja) and the vocabulary of the Korean language at the elementary level.
- Understand the functioning of the grammatical structures of the Korean language at the elementary level.
- Understand the variations in register and communication of the Korean language at the elementary level.
- Know and understand the essential concepts and terminology needed to describe the phenomena studied scientifically.

2. Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding:
- Be able to identify different grammatical categories and their properties.
- Demonstrate a general understanding of the basic grammatical structures of the Korean language.
- Be able to describe constructions and grammatical phenomena studied during the teaching using the correct terminology and basic tools of syntactic analysis acquired.
- Be able to interact in communicative situations as expected at level A2 of the CEFR.
- Be able to understand and produce oral and written texts according to level A2 of the CEFR.
- Be able to translate elementary-level written texts from Korean to Italian, following the guidelines provided during the teaching.
- Refine the ability to use electronic dictionaries and other translation tools.

3. Autonomy of Judgment:
- Be able to independently produce translation choices based on the guidelines provided during the teaching.

Having achieved the learning outcomes anticipated by the "Korean Language 1" course.
Knowledge of the basic categories of logical analysis and sentence structure.

The textbooks cover the following topics using "Seoul National University Korean 2A and 2B".

Lesson 1:
A/V-(으)ㄹ까요? (Question form for future actions/events)
A/V-(으)ㄹ 거예요 (Future tense)
A/V-(으)니까, N(이)니까 (Because, since – causal)
Lesson 2:
V-고 나서 (After doing)
N-(으)로 (With, by means of – instrumental or directional)
N(이)라서 (Because – causal)
Lesson 3:
-르 irregular (Irregular verbs ending in -르)
V-(으)면 되다 (It's okay if/It suffices to)
V-(으)ㄴ 것 같다 (Seems like, looks like)
Lesson 4:
A/V-(으)ㄹ 것 같다 (Seems like it will)
V-는지 알다(모르다) (To know whether)
V-(으)려면 (If you want to)
Lesson 5:
V-다가 (While doing)
-겠- (Expression of will/intention or prediction)
N 때문에 (Because of)
Lesson 6:
V-아/어 버리다 (To do something completely)
A/V-(으)ㄹ 때 (When, while)
A-(으)ㄴ 데요, V-는데요, N인데요 (Softening or explanatory ending)
Lesson 7:
V-는 중이다, N 중이다 (In the process of)
A-(으)ㄴ 가요? V-나요? N인가요? (Question forms)
N밖에 (Only, nothing but)
Lesson 8:
N 중에(서) (Among, between)
반말 (Informal speech)
V-(으)ㄹ 래요 (Expression of intention)
Lesson 9:
V-(으)sep, V-smsep, N인데 2 (Complex form for explanation)
‘ㅅ’ irregular (Irregular verbs with ‘ㅅ’)
N 마다 (Every, each)
Lesson 10:
V-는 게 어때요? (How about doing?)
V-기로 하다 (To decide to)
A-아/어 보다 (To try to)
Lesson 11:
N-처럼[같이] (Like, as)
A-(으)ㄴ 편이다, V-는 편이다 (Tends to)
A/V-(으)ㄹ지 모르겠다 (I'm not sure if it will)
Lesson 12:
A/V-기는 하지만 (Although, but)
A/V-기 때문에, N(이)기 때문에 (Because)
V-기(가) A (Gerund form, nominalization)
Lesson 13:
V-(으)ㄴ 적(이) 있다[없다] (Have ever, have never done)
A/V-있을/었을 때 (When there is/was)
V-아도/어도 되다 (It's okay if)
Lesson 14:
V-(으)면 안 되다 (Must not, should not)
Review of complex verb forms
Practical application exercises
Lesson 15:
Comprehensive review of all grammar topics
Practice exercises
Assessment preparation

Textbook:
Seoul National University Korean 2A e 2B, Language Education Institute of Seoul National University, Seoul: Two Ponds Co., Ltd., Choi Eun Kyu, Lee Jeong Hwa, Jo Kyung Yoon, Lee Soo Jung, 2021

Additional texts:
- Soon Haeng Kang 2000 vocaboli della lingua coreana. Livello intermedio, Libreria Editrice Cafoscarina, Venezia: 2021.
- Ihm Ho Bin et al., Korean Grammar for International Learners, Yonsei University Press, Seoul: 2001
- Lee Iksop and Ramsey Robert S., The Korean Language, SUNY Press, New York: 2000.
- Martin, Samuel E., A Reference Grammar of Korean, Tuttle Publishing, Rutland Vermont & Tokyo: 1992.
- Sohn Ho-Min, Korean, Routledge, London and New York:1994.
- Sohn Ho-Min, The Korean Language, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge: 1999.

Further materials will be distributed in class.

The course titled "Korean Language 2" is organized into two academic semesters.To verify the assimilation of the established learning objectives, the course includes specific formative and summative evaluations. The course grants 18 University Credit Units (CFUs) and entails written exams at the end of each semester, as well as a final oral exam. Each evaluation is scored out of a maximum of 30 points and covers two areas of competence: grammar and conversation. To be deemed competent, students must achieve a minimum average of 18 points; a score below this threshold in either part of the exam is considered insufficient and will necessitate retaking the exam. Detailed information regarding the examination methods will be communicated during lectures and will be available on the Moodle platform, including examples of questions and the evaluation criteria used, to optimize students' preparation for the planned assessments.

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The lecturer has a duty to ensure that the rules regarding the authenticity and originality of exam tests and papers are respected. Therefore, if there is suspicion of irregular conduct, an additional assessment may be conducted, which could differ from the original exam description.

28-30L: Demonstrates excellent understanding and application skills in Korean grammar and practice. Grammar knowledge and practical usage are well integrated, with high accuracy and expressive fluency.

25-27: Shows good understanding and application of Korean grammar and exercises. Most grammatical structures are used correctly, and performance is stable in practice.

22-24: Has basic understanding of grammar and sufficient ability to carry out exercises. Some errors are present, but sentence construction and grammar use are generally acceptable.

18-21: Possesses minimal grammar knowledge and practical skills. Frequent grammatical errors occur, but basic meaning can still be conveyed.

Below 18 (Fail): Lacks essential understanding and application skills in grammar and practice. Errors are frequent and hinder comprehension. Exam not passed.

Grammar and translation lectures. Writing, grammar, and conversation exercises in korean in small groups. Educational materials (e.g., lecture slides) available on the Moodle platform.

The course titled "Korean Language 2" is organized into two academic semesters.To verify the assimilation of the established learning objectives, the course includes specific formative and summative evaluations. The course grants 18 University Credit Units (CFUs) and entails written exams at the end of each semester, as well as a final oral exam. Each evaluation is scored out of a maximum of 30 points and covers two areas of competence: grammar and conversation. To be deemed competent, students must achieve a minimum average of 18 points; a score below this threshold in either part of the exam is considered insufficient and will necessitate retaking the exam. Detailed information regarding the examination methods will be communicated during lectures and will be available on the Moodle platform, including examples of questions and the evaluation criteria used, to optimize students' preparation for the planned assessments.