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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module EAST2361: KOREAN OPTION I
Department: East Asian Studies
EAST2361: KOREAN OPTION I
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To provide an introduction to the modern Korean language.
Content
- Reading, writing, speaking and listening in modern Korean.
- The module will include an introduction to the basic grammar and practice in developing the skills required for communication in daily life.
- Students will be expected to learn and use Hangul (the Korean alphabet).
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- .
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- .
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Classes | 44 | 2 Per Week | 1 Hour | 44 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 156 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 80% | three-hour written examination | 100% | ||
| Oral Examination | 20% | oral/aural examination 15 minutes | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Weekly written exercises and oral presentations.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.