Korean Mixed Script (incl. Chinese Characters) 3600-19-KOW3-NPK5

After having participated in the course of the Korean Mixed Script (Chinese Characters) during this semester, a student should be able to read and write simple Korean texts in the mixed script, ‘kukhanmun hon’yongch’e’.
The entire V semester course is also a way to build a knowledge of Chinese charaters which will be utilized while working on classical texts during the MA course.

Term 2023Z:

The aim of the course is to prepare students to read simple texts in the hanmun system and to be able to use texts written in the mixed system.
An additional objective of the course on a BA level is to familiarize students with sinokorean etymology and rules of word formation within the Sino-Korean vocabulary system.

Term 2024Z:

316 / 5 000
After completing this subject, the student should be able to read and write simple Korean texts in a mixed system, the so-called kukhanmun hon'yongch'e.

Classes during first-cycle studies also serve to build knowledge of the Chinese writing, necessary for working on classical texts during second-cycle studies.

Requirements

Korean Writing Systems (incl. Chinese Characters)
Korean Mixed Script (incl. Chinese Characters)
Korean Mixed Script (incl. Chinese Characters)

Prerequisites (description)

Students knows around 300 Chinese characters, knows it's role in the etymology in modern sino-korean vocabulary and has elementary knowledge on the Korean Peninsula's history of writing.

Course coordinators

Term 2024Z:

Anna Diniejko-Wąs

Term 2023Z:

Kamila Kozioł

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Learning outcomes

After completing the course a student:

KNOWLEDGE:
has basic knowledge of Korean language, its history and script [K_W12];
is aware of the complex nature of Korean language, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of Korea[K_W13];
has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from a Korean language into Polish [K_W15];

SKILLS:

has a good command of Korean language at the level A2 [K_U12];
can analyze and interpret source texts in Korean language at the level B1+[K_U13];
can translate literary texts and writings from Korean language into Polish [K_U14];
can fluently use the script of Korean language and the necessary tools to learn and analyze it (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, data bases, etc.) [K_U16];
can properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of Korea[K_U17];

SOCIAL COMPETENCES:

understands the need to learn all one’s life [K_K01];
can cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations[K_K02];
has awareness of the cultural distinctness of Korea and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world[K_K05];
is aware of significance the Korean has for the culture of the world [K_K07].

Assessment criteria

Continuous assessment, attendance control, written tests, final written assessment

Practical placement

Bibliography

Lee Young Hee, Learn Hanja the Fun Way, Seoul, 2011
Bruce K. Grant A Guide to Korean Characters. Reading and Writing Hangŭl and Hanja, Seoul 1987.

Term 2023Z:

Lee Young Hee, Learn Hanja the Fun Way. Chinese Characters for Foreign Learners. Seoul, 2011.

Term 2024Z:

Lee Young Hee, Learn Hanja the Fun Way, Seoul, 2011

Bruce K. Grant A Guide to Korean Characters. Reading and Writing Hangŭl and Hanja, Seoul 1987.

Notes

Term 2023Z:

Vth semester of a course in hanjaL

Term 2024Z:

None

Additional information

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