01:574:401 Advanced Readings in Korean  

This course is the first half of the Advanced Readings in Korean and it is designed for students who have finished three years of Korean courses (K101-K302) or have equivalent background in Korean language and culture. In this course, students will learn advanced vocabularies and expressions that will improve their reading comprehension skills, speaking skills and writing skills. Close readings of texts will be emphasized. Readings include Korean textbook, authentic materials as news articles, essay, and books & media related to social and historical background. Upon successful completion of this course, students will 1) achieve advanced levels of literacy skills and 2) understand Korean language, culture, society, and history.

Successful completion of the course fulfills the following Asian Languages and Cultures Departmental Learning Goals for Korean majors and minors:

Course Materials: (1) Jeong H., Park, D., & Yeon, J. (2021) Integrated Korean – Advanced 1, KLEAR Textbooks in Korean Language. Honolulu: University of Hawai’i Press. [ISBN: 9780824890087]
(2) Audio Materials: http://www.kleartextbook.com [Advanced > Advanced One > Click textbook Lesson 1-7 or workbook Lesson 1-7 tab]
* You are REQUIRED to either purchase or rent (1). By the first day of Week 2, you are expected to prepare (1). IF your book does not arrive by the day, you can bring a copy of it, however, YOU are responsible for making copies.

Grading: Attendance, Readiness & Participation 10%, Vocabulary Quiz 15%, Midterm Presentation 7%, Assignments 20%, Midterms 32%, Final Project 16%

Attendance and active participation are vital to success in a language class. You are required to attend every session on time and actively participate during the session. Frequent absences will lead to difficulties in keeping up with the course.

You are required to give one formal presentation (midterm presentation). More information will be given in class.

There will be one vocabulary quiz for each reading (one or two per lesson). You are expected to review the vocabulary in advance and bring questions to class.

There will be two midterm exams for the course.

For your final project, you are required to give a presentation and write a paper [About 5 pages, typed, 12 (font size), double-spaced, 1-inch margin.] on your choice of a topic related to Seoul. This is not a project simply introducing attractions or places in Seoul. Rather, you should focus on issues/history/culture related to Seoul. We will have an individual meeting to discuss about your plans. More information will be given in class.