- Online
- $620
Gain an understanding of basic Korean syntax and grammar in this online course, designed to improve your reading and writing skills. Review how to make syllables with Korean letters. Practice writing Korean words and phrases by hand, on your phone and on the computer. Read a variety of authentic Korean documents consisting of simple sentences, such as agendas, recipes and directions. Broaden your vocabulary and produce simple and functional writing samples such as a self-introductions, to-do lists, rules and plans.
Course outline
At this level, you have already gained some experience with the Korean language through a beginner course. You are able to communicate in simple and routine tasks that require a straightforward exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Start with a review of Hangeul before delving into authentic reading materials designed to expand your recognition and use of Hangeul in a range of simple reading and writing settings.
Deepen your awareness of pronunciation rules as they relate to Korean orthography and compose short written texts that help you broaden your vocabulary for discussing weather, physical locations, schedules and daily activities. Gain a clear understanding of how to apply particles (조사) and suffixes (어미) to effectively use declaratives, interrogatives, and imperatives in everyday contexts.
Course structure
This course consists of nine weekly units. Each unit starts with a reading from an authentic source which then serves as the source of grammar and vocabulary lessons. A variety of activities will have your practicing and improving your writing skills.
Course schedule
- Week 1: Greetings. How to Write/Type Hangeul
- Week 2: History of Hangeul. How to use a Korean Dictionary
- Week 3: Introducing yourself
- Week 4: Weather and Seasons
- Week 5: Daily Routines
- Week 6: Recipes and Cooking
- Week 7: Places and Locations
- Week 8: Rules and Directions
- Week 9: Planning for the Holidays
Expected effort
You can expect to spend approximately three to four hours per week to complete the activities.
Requisites
Korean Beginner 1 or equivalent is required.
Course format
This course is 100% online and instructor supported. Coursework is done independently and at your own pace within deadlines set by your instructor. Log in anytime to your course to access the lessons as they become available.
Materials will be available in Canvas for three weeks after the course ends, after which time you will no longer be able to access the course.
How am I assessed?
You receive individualized feedback from your instructor and are assessed on small weekly writing assignments related to each module’s topics and themes. You also complete short interactive quizzes or homework on the grammar and vocabulary topics presented each week.
Record of completion
A record of completion will be emailed to students who participate and satisfy the course requirements within two weeks of the course end date. Course completion means 80% attendance and/or 80% completion of mandatory assignments.
Technology requirements
You’ll need access to a laptop or desktop computer or tablet, an email account, and internet access and an up-to-date web browser. For real-time classes, you’ll also need access to a video camera and microphone.
One day before the start of your course, we’ll email you instructions for accessing your course in Canvas.