Korean Language Pronunciation 3600-7-KO1-WYMJK(Z)

The goal of this class is to master vowel and consonant phonemes, accent, intonation and similarities existing in contemporary Korean language. The course covers the phonemes and prosodic features of Korean, it aims to compare Korean and Polish phonemes especially those that pose a pronunciation problems to Polish learners and emphasizes the phenomena typical to Korean but not present in Polish.

Course coordinators

Term 2026Z:

Kamila Kozioł

Term 2025Z:

Anna Paradowska
Ewa Rynarzewska
Jaeseung Seo

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

(in Polish) Poziom wiedzy i umiejętności ogólnych, wynikający ze zdania egzaminu dojrzałości. Dodatkowym atutem wpływającym pozytywnie na efekty uczenia się będzie lepsza niż przeciętna znajomość języków obcych przewidzianych w programie szkoły średniej oraz zainteresowania lingwistyczne.

Learning outcomes

Based on the revised 2026/27 study programme:
[K_W08] The student has an advanced knowledge and understanding of the structure of the Korean language, its history and script, and its significance in the context of the culture and history of the East Asian region. [K_U10] The student has advanced knowledge of the Korean writing system (using the rules of standard orthography) and tools for its study and analysis (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, databases, etc.).
[K_U17] The student is able to cooperate and work in a group, establish contacts with representatives of different cultures, and engage in intercultural dialogue.

Till 2025/26
KNOWLEDGE
- has extensive knowledge of Korean language (its structure, history, script) [K_W12];
- is aware of the complex nature of Korean language, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of Korean Peninsula and Asia [K_W13];
- is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world [K_W14];

SKILLS
- has a good command of Korean at the level A1+ [K_U12];

SOCIAL COMPETENCES:
- understands the need to learn all one’s life [K_K01];
- can establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures [K_K03];

Assessment criteria

Attendance, continuous assessment, tests, final examination.

Bibliography

- Wegugineul wihan hangugeo pareum 47, Seoul National University Language Institute, Language Plus 2009