Korean Language and Culture
A.Y. 2023/2024
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 can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
40 hours of lessons for Korean grammar and 20 hours of lessons for Korean culture
The course aims to provide the foundation for learning the Korean language and Korean culture.
The first part will study the Korean alphabet, the way of writing and reading, the level of speech, particles, postpositions, conjugation and verb tenses, as well as the knowledge of Sino Korean words, etc. which will allow students to acquire the ability to communicate in Korean, albeit at an elementary level.
In the second part, however, 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. We will then illustrate the lifestyle and the various treasures and monuments of the Korean people.
The course aims to provide the foundation for learning the Korean language and Korean culture.
The first part will study the Korean alphabet, the way of writing and reading, the level of speech, particles, postpositions, conjugation and verb tenses, as well as the knowledge of Sino Korean words, etc. which will allow students to acquire the ability to communicate in Korean, albeit at an elementary level.
In the second part, however, 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. We will then illustrate the lifestyle and the various treasures and monuments of the Korean people.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites are required.
Teaching methods
Studying the essential grammar of Korean and practicing its use to develop conversation skills in Korean, along with researching Korean culture to deepen your understanding of Korean life.
Teaching Resources
"Hangul 1- Korean language1", Min Sang CHO,
"Anthology of Korean Poems of the Twentieth Century", Min Sang CHO, Cuem, 2010
"Korea: Life and Treasures", Min Sang CHO, Cuem, 2010
"Collection of Korean history and current affairs" Min Sang CHO
"Anthology of Korean Poems of the Twentieth Century", Min Sang CHO, Cuem, 2010
"Korea: Life and Treasures", Min Sang CHO, Cuem, 2010
"Collection of Korean history and current affairs" Min Sang CHO
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
For more information on how to test, see the Ariel page of the same course.
Grammar - 10 points, Oral practices - 10 points, Thesis on Korean culture - 10 points
For more information on how to test, see the Ariel page of the same course.
L-OR/22 - JAPANESE AND KOREAN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Cho Min Sang
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday, from 10:30 to 11:30
On zoom (see the link on the bulletin board page) by appointment