College of Arts, Sciences, and Social Work

COURSE SYLLABUS
1 Semester, School Year 2020-2021
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Professor/s: Prof. Maridy P. Valiente

Course Title: Foreign Language 2 Korean
Course Code: FLE 2 Korean
Prerequisite: none
Course Credit: 3 units/18 weeks
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to Korean language and culture. This course will introduce
Hangul (Korean writing system) and provide students with a basic foundation of Korean
language skills in all the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Skills will be
developed with a particular emphasis on effective oral communication, the acquisition of
concrete vocabulary, and basic grammar skills. Students will learn salutations, self-introduction,
buying things, ordering food, making arrangements, and such. In addition, this course will also
introduce Korean culture, literature, ad etiquette based on basic Korean level.
NCC Vision, Mission, and Credo
VISION: A just and free responsible community made up of people who are
intellectually competent and honest, and morally and ethically, sensitive to the needs and
aspirations of the society.
MISSION: The mission of Northern Christian College is training of the spiritual,
intellectual, social and physical qualities of the youth of the Philippines with special emphasis on
the development of Christian character as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
CREDO: Northern Christian College seeks a life of faith, learning, action, that will
develop the person into becoming intellectually competent and honest, and ethically sensitive,
and creatively aware and responsible to the needs, aspirations, and realizations of a just, free, and
responsible Christian order.
NCC Course Competencies:
After completing the course, the students are expected to manifest the following competencies:

I. INFORMATION LITERACY
A. Have the ability to use and communicate through the Korean language in all its
various formats.
B. Understand the Korean language and culture for decision making, problem solving,
or the acquisition of knowledge.
C. Describe the nature of Korean language and culture and its importance to their
program.

II. CRITICAL THINKING

A. Evaluate their own ways of learning basic Korean language and culture
successfully.
B. Use the learning experience of learning Korean and make the language more
meaningful for them.

III. COMMUNICATION CAPABILITY

 A. Convey ideas in Korean language through listening, speaking, and writing in
Hangul.
B. Adopt cultural and intercultural awareness and sensitivity in communication of
ideas.
C. Present ideas persuasively and creatively.

IV. CULTURAL AND SOCIAL AWARENESS AND RESPONSIBILITY

A. Apply their knowledge of Korean language and culture to their jobs or vocations
in a professional way.
B. Have the capacity to gather and interpret relevant information (usually within
their field of study) to deliver judgments including a reflection on relevant social,
scientific, or ethical topics.
C. Promote learning the Korean language and culture to encourage less cultural
misunderstandings.
V. CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
 Exert a high level of effort and persevere towards goal attainment.
 Demonstrate understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness.

VI. ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

 Display appropriate use of technology to support learning activities.
 Exhibit intellectual honesty and stewardship in the use of technology in the
learning process.
VII. GENDER RESPECT
 Manifest respect for different genders in one’s speech and action.
 Value the contributions of all persons, regardless of gender.

Topic Outline:
1. Introduction to Korean Language and Culture
2. Reading Hangul
3. Writing Hangul
4. Speaking and Dialogue
5. Grammar
6. Vocabulary

Grading System and Requirements

(Category) (Percentage Equivalent)

(1) Quizzes 20%
(2) Class Participation 15%
(3) Activity 10%
(4) Assignment 10%
(5) Project 20%
(6) Major Exams 25%
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Total 100%
Semester Schedule
Week Topics/Subtopics Learning Outcomes Activities/Strategies Resources

The students are expected to:

1 ORIENTATION. Academic Policies and 1. Develop curiosity in the study of Chinese Distribution of course Syllabus and Course
Procedures, Class Rules and Requirements Language. outline. Outline
2. Articulate expectations of and perceptions Establish baseline School Calendar of
about the course. knowledge and identity Activities
3. Read and explain the course outline. gaps in learning. Module
4. Discuss the Grading System. Preliminary discussion Internet
5. Raise Questions.
1-2 Introduction to Korean Language and  Familiarize themselves with the history of  Engage students about  Module
Culture Korea the Korean history  Written activities
 Introduction to Korean History  Relate the history of Korea in the using different media:  Recitation videos
 Development of Hangul as Korea’s National development of Hangul as Korea’s Published materials  Quizzes
Language National Language. Videos and streams  Assignments
 The Korean War and How it Affected the  Learn about contemporary Korean Culture Personal experiences
Korean Language and Culture and how it fostered to be a global  Class participation
 Contemporary Korean Culture and How It language.  Quizzes
Fostered the Need and Interest to Learn the  Learn how the economic development of
Korean Language Korea raised interest for Filipinos to
 Contemporary Korean Culture and How It acquire knowledge in Korean language
Affected the World and the Philippine and culture.
Economy

3 Reading Hangul  Learn how to read Hangul characters.  Module learning  Module
 The Korean Alphabet  Familiarize themselves in basic vowel and  Listening and reading  Written activities
 Vowels consonant symbols. exercises  Recitation videos
 Consonants  Master pronunciation of combined  Practice correct  Quizzes
 Combining the Consonants and Vowels consonant and vowel symbols. pronunciation  Assignments
 Basic public written signs and symbols  Read basic written signs and symbols in
public places.
 4 Writing Hangul  Learn how to write Hangul characters.  Writing their names  Module
 Stroke Orders  Learn correct stroke orders. correctly in Hangul  Written activities
 Structure of Written Syllables  Write vowels. characters.  Recitation videos
 Spelling  Write consonants.  Writing their personal  Quizzes
 Write possible combinations. information in Hangul.  Assignments
 Learn how to write their basic personal  Practice stroke orders.
information in Hangul.
5 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

5-11 Speaking and Dialogue  Learn phrases commonly used in day to  Dialogue drills  Module
 Greeting and Meeting day activities.  Basic question and  Speaking and Dialogue
 Simple Phrases  Familiarize with simple sentence sequence answer in Hangul Drills
 Smart Phrases and construction.  Listening and  Quizzes
 Food and Drinks  Be able to understand and pronounce understanding  Practical Application
 Emergency correctly simple working phrases. frequently asked
 Basic Expressions  Understand various aspects of Korean questions
 Family, Age, and Relationship culture, such as greetings, address terms,
 Commonly Used Phrases at Work etc.
 Location and Directions
 Date, Weather, and Time
 Buying and Shopping
12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

12-17 Grammar  Comprehend simple written texts.  Forming sentences  Module

 Fundamental Features of Korean  Engage in brief conversations on daily life correctly and in the  Speaking and Dialogue
 Nouns topics such as greetings, locations, time, right form; written and Drills
 Base Form and Stem in a Predicate numbers, activities, and plans. oral.  Quizzes
 Forming Predicates with Verbs, Adjectives,  Write descriptive essays and give  Dialogue drills  Practical Application
and Nouns presentations about their daily lives.  Simple essay writing  Assignment
 Subject Markers  Composing and  Project
 Object Markers expressing oneself
 Negation using the Korean
  Who? What? Where? language
 This & That, Here & There  Spelling quizzes
 Styles of Speech
 Locative Markers
 Numbers and Counting

Vocabulary
18 FINAL EXAMINATION

References:
Kim, T., & Cawley, HK.N. (2014). Korean history: A Beginner’s guide. Seoul, Korea: ADbooks.
Park, J. (2010). Primary Korean. Quezon City, Metro Manila: Picador. (main reference)
Sohn, H. (2014). The Korean language. Seoul: Korea University Press.

Prepared by:

Prof. Maridy P. Valiente

Professor, CASSW

Reviewed by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Prof. Joyce C. Castillo I, MAELL Prof. Nelson S. Lacadin, MAM, LPT Prof. Lucris Carina N. Agnir-Paraan, Ph.D.
Dean, CASSW Acting Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs President and CEO