Korean Mixed Script (incl. Chinese Characters) 3600-4-KOW2-NPK1

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’.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Student has a working knowledge of Korean language on basic level. Is aware of the difference between sino-korean and native vocabulary. Has a knowledge of Chinese characters acquired during the first year of studies.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course 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 B1 [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)

Bibliography

Francis Y.T. PARK, SPEAKING KOREAN – A Guide to Chinese Characters, Seoul 1995.
Bruce K. Grant A Guide to Korean Characters. Reading and Writing Hangŭl and Hanja, Seoul 1987.