Korean language and culture - conversations with elements of cultural knowledge 3600-19-KOW1-JiKW(Z)

Active mastery of modern Korean at the beginner level, with an emphasis on Korean cultural context.
The course covers the Korean alphabet (Hangeul). Classes are designed to develop communication skills in reading and listening comprehension, as well as speaking. In addition, the course aims to develop the ability to express oneself through simple written forms.
Upon completion of this course, students should demonstrate the ability to speak, write, and read in Korean at the A1 level.

Term 2025Z:

Active mastery of the modern Korean language at the elementary level with consideration of the Korean cultural context.
Classes include learning the Korean alphabet /hangeul/. The classes are aimed at developing communication skills in reading and listening with understanding, as well as speaking. In addition, the class aims to develop the ability to express oneself using simple written forms.
At the end of the course the student should be able to speak, write and read Korean at A1 level.

Course coordinators

Term 2025Z:

Jeong In Choi
Anna Paradowska
Ewa Rynarzewska
Pan Sik Shin

Term 2026Z:

Jeong In Choi
Pan Sik Shin

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

General knowledge and skills proved by the acquisition of a high school diploma. Another asset, which is going to influence academic progress is above average foreign language competency and interest in foreign languages.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

[K_W08] has an advanced understanding of the structure of the Korean language, its history and writing system, as well as its significance in the context of the culture and history of East Asia.

Skills

[K_U06] apply knowledge of South Korea’s socio-cultural issues in typical professional situations, taking into account cultural specificities and the application of intercultural communication strategies.
[K_U08] analyze and interpret source texts in Korean.

[K_U10] use the Korean writing system (apply standard spelling rules) at an advanced level, as well as tools for learning and analyzing it (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, language corpora, databases, etc.).
[K_U13] present issues related to the cultural landscape of the Korean Peninsula in Polish and Korean, taking into account the intellectual traditions of East Asia.
[K_U14] use electronic and online tools.
[K_U17] collaborate and work in a group, establish contacts with representatives of different cultures, and engage in intercultural dialogue.

Social Competencies

[K_K04] activities aimed at making the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Korean Peninsula accessible and promoting it.

Assessment criteria

The assessment will take into account:

- attendance
- ongoing preparation for classes and active participation in classes
- oral presentations conducted regularly during the semester
- final oral test

Practical placement

not applicable

Bibliography

1. SNU Korean+ (서울대한국어+) Student's Book 1A. Seoul National University Press.
The student supplies the textbook on own.
2. SNU Korean+ (서울대한국어+). Workbook 1A. Seoul National University Press. The student supplies the workbook on own.
3. Instructor's own materials.

Term 2025Z:

Notes

Term 2025Z:

none