Korean Language and Culture
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
Learn the grammar and linguistic structure and then develop the self-taught ability.
Expected learning outcomes
Basic but essential knowledge of Korean grammar.
Ability to construct simple sentences, but necessary to start the elementary conversation.
Ability to construct simple sentences, but necessary to start the elementary conversation.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
According to the Public Health Emergency, the course will be held online and, however, as indicated and provided by the University.
Course syllabus
Course syllabus : 40 hours of lessons for Korean grammar and 20 hours of lessons for Korean culture
The course aims to provide the basis for learning the Korean language and Korean culture.
In the first part we will study the Korean alphabet, the way of writing and reading, the level of speech, the particles, the postpositions, the conjugation and the tenses of the verb, as well as the knowledge of the Sino Korean words, etc. which will allow students to acquire the ability to communicate in Korean, even if at an elementary level.
In the second part, meanwhile, we will focus on the conversation.
In the third part we will move on to the introduction of Korean culture and the heritage of the Korean people. And then the lifestyle and various treasures and monuments of the Korean people will be illustrated.
The course aims to provide the basis for learning the Korean language and Korean culture.
In the first part we will study the Korean alphabet, the way of writing and reading, the level of speech, the particles, the postpositions, the conjugation and the tenses of the verb, as well as the knowledge of the Sino Korean words, etc. which will allow students to acquire the ability to communicate in Korean, even if at an elementary level.
In the second part, meanwhile, we will focus on the conversation.
In the third part we will move on to the introduction of Korean culture and the heritage of the Korean people. And then the lifestyle and various treasures and monuments of the Korean people will be illustrated.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisite is required.
Teaching methods
Study the essential grammar of Korean and practice its use to develop the conversation skills in Korean, together with the research of Korean culture to deepen the knowledge of the life of Koreans.
Teaching Resources
"Hangul 1- Lingua coreana1" , Min Sang CHO,
"Antologia di poesie coreane del Novecento", Min Sang CHO, Cuem, 2010
" La Corea : Vita e Tesori", Min Sang CHO, Cuem, 2010
"Antologia di poesie coreane del Novecento", Min Sang CHO, Cuem, 2010
" La Corea : Vita e Tesori", Min Sang CHO, Cuem, 2010
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written assignments, dictation exercises, the final oral exam and thesis discussion on Korea
Grammar - 10 points, Oral practices - 10 points, Thesis on Korean culture - 10 points
Grammar - 10 points, Oral practices - 10 points, Thesis on Korean culture - 10 points
L-OR/22 - JAPANESE AND KOREAN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Cho Min Sang