Korean 201,  Syllabus for Fall 2004, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Korean 201 Fall 2004
MTRF 10:30 – 11:20 am CKS 204

Instructors:          Mi-Hyun Kim                         Office: Moore 352
                           Tel: 956-8020                        E-mail:mihyunk@hawaii.edu
                           Office hours: MTRF. 09:30 – 10:20 or by appointment

                           Minkoo Choi                          Office: Moore 373
                           Tel: 956-                              E-mail:minkoochoi@yahoo.com
                           Office hours: Mon 2:00 – 4:00 or by appointment

Course Description and Objectives
Korean 201 is a continuation of the beginning Korean (Korean 101, 102). The objective of this course is to equip students with skills in reading, listening, writing and speaking at the low-intermediate level in Korean. The four skills will be equally emphasized throughout this section. The instructor will help students to build a solid foundation for further and independent study in Korean.

Toward the end of the semester, students are expected to be able to orally communicate as well as read and write in Korean on topics that are based on their personal experiences such as weather, shopping, travel, sending mails, etc. Also, students will learn useful facts about Korean culture, history and daily life.

The instructor will use Korean as much as possible, and the use of English will be minimal.

Course Material
1. Required Texts*
a. Integrated Korean Intermediate 1. KLEAR Textbooks in Korean Language.
b. Integrated Korean Intermediate 1 WORKBOOK. KLEAR Textbooks in Korean Language
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2. Additional in-class Materials given by the instructor
3. Web-enhanced exercises and review

*Audio recordings of the conversations/narrations in the textbook and listening exercises in the workbook are available at the web site below

http://languagelab.bh.indiana.edu/Korean201.html 
http://www.hawaii.edu/uhpress/realaudio/klear/int1

You can also check out an audio tape from a tape library (Moore 156) in Moore Hall. 

Grading*
Final grades will be given based on the following criteria: 

Attendance and participation                  10%
Assignments                                        25%
Daily vocabulary quizzes                          5 %
Lesson quizzes                                     25%
Midterm (oral exchange)                         10%
Final interview                                        5%
Final exam                                           20% 

Total                                                  100%

Descriptions
★ Because of the cumulative nature of any language learning, attendance is an essential part in this course. Thus, attendance check will be strictly enforced. If a student is absent 6 times and more without any written proof of inevitable circumstances, her/his grade will be dropped one full letter grade (A→B). If you miss more than ten classes, your final grade will be an F. Three tardies (ten minutes) will count as one absence.
★ Assignments are due on the notified date. Late assignments will be graded, but 75% after one day, and 50% after two days.
★ Daily vocabulary quizzes start at 10:30 sharp. DON’T BE LATE!
★ There will be seven lesson quizzes, otherwise announced.
★ Final written test: The test items will be based on quizzes and assignments, covering grammar & vocabulary, listening, and writing.
★ Oral test: There will be two oral tests. During the 8th week, paired students will make a dialogue and perform at a class. During the 16th week, there is a one-to-one interview with the instructor based on oral exercises in class.
★ There will be no makeup quizzes, oral test or exams unless provided with an official proof for a justifiable reason of absence. (Note: Any kind of cheating on exams, quizzes, and other assignments will be met by severe punishments, including (1) expulsion from the course with a failing grade; and (2) a report to University of Hawaii at Manoa officials. Appeals may be made through appropriate channels.) 

A+: 97 –                 A: 93-96.9              A-: 90-92.9            
B+: 87-88.9             B: 83-86.9               B-: 80-82.9
C+: 77-79.9             C: 73-76.9               C-: 70-72.9             
D+: 67-69.9            D: 63-66.9               D-: 60-62.9
F: 59.9 and below

*The instructor may change the distribution of percentages depending on the performances of the class. Students will be given notices of any such alteration.
*Students' progress will be monitored and considered for the final grade, especially for the border line cases.

Weekly schedule

 

Week 1(8/23-8/27)

Orientation

Review

PC Lab

Lesson 1

Week 2(8/30-9/3)

Lesson 1

Lesson 1

Lesson 1

Lesson 1

Week 3 (9/6-9/10)

Labor Day

Lesson 1

Lesson 1 quiz

Lesson 2

Week 4 (9/13-9/17)

Lesson 2

Lesson 2

Lesson 2

Lesson 2

Week 5 (9/20-9/24)

Lesson 2

Lesson 2 quiz

Lesson 3

Lesson 3

Week 6 (9/27-10/1)

Lesson 3

Lesson 3

Lesson 3

Lesson 3

Week 7 (10/4-10/8)

Lesson 3 quiz

Lesson 4

Lesson 4

Lesson 4

Week 8 (10/11-10/15)

Lesson 4

Lesson 4 quiz

Midterm oral test

Midterm oral test

Week 9 (10/18-10/22)

Lesson 5

Lesson 5

Lesson 5

Lesson 5

Week 10(10/25-10/29)

Lesson 5

Lesson 5

Lesson 5

Lesson 5 quiz

Week 11 (11/1-11/5)

Lesson 6

Election Day

Lesson 6

Lesson 6

Week 12(11/8-11/12)           

Lesson 6

Lesson 6

Veteran’s Day

Lesson 6

Week 13(11/15-11/19)

Lesson 6 quiz

Lesson 7

Lesson 7

Lesson 7

Week 14(11/22-11/26)

Lesson 7

Lesson 7

Thanksgiving

 

Week 15(11/29-12/3)

Lesson 7

Lesson 7 quiz

Review

Review

Week 16(12/6-12/9)

Final Interview

Final Interview

Last Day of Instruction

 

Week 17(12/13-12/17)

Final Examination

The syllabus and the weekly schedule are subject to change during the semester if necessary.