KOREAN LANGUAGE 3 MOD.2

The course is part of the core curriculum in the third year of the Korea track of the "Languages, Cultures, and Societies of Asia and Mediterranean Africa" program. Its educational objectives fall within the area of linguistic skills development. By the end of the course, students will have gained in-depth knowledge of grammar and writing through lectures and practice sessions with native speakers. They will be capable of conducting conversations and composing/reading more advanced texts in authentic communicative contexts. The level students are expected to achieve by the end of the course should be around B2, an intermediate or "threshold" level, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), approximately equivalent to level 3/4 of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK). The course builds on the teachings of "Korean Language 1", "Korean Language 2," and "Korean Language 3.1".

B2- Intermediate Level or "Threshold"

1. Knowledge and Understanding: Consolidate knowledge of the pre-intermediate grammatical structures of the Korean language. Consolidate knowledge of the writing system and vocabulary of the Korean language at a pre-intermediate level with specialized language elements. Understand and comprehend the functioning of the grammatical structures of the Korean language at an intermediate level. Know and comprehend the variations in register and communication of the Korean language at an intermediate level. Understand and comprehend the concepts and terminology essential for scientifically describing the studied phenomena.

2. Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding: Demonstrate a general understanding of the grammatical structures and periods of the Korean language. Be able to read, understand, and effectively summarize texts in Korean at an intermediate level. Be able to interact in communicative situations as expected at the B2 level of the CEFR. Be able to understand and produce oral and written texts in accordance with the B2 level of the CEFR. Be able to translate intermediate-level written texts from Korean to Italian, following the guidelines provided during teaching. Perfect the ability to use electronic dictionaries and other translation tools.

3. Autonomy of Judgment: Be able to argue elementary concepts and produce examples to support or refute in Korean. Be able to independently make translation choices based on the guidelines provided during teaching.

4. Communicative Skills: Ability to understand and produce written and oral texts and to interact orally as expected at the B2 level of the CEFR. Be able, during lectures and exercises, to interact critically and respectfully with peers, the instructor, and CELs (language teaching assistants).

5. Learning Ability: Be able to take notes in a relevant and effective manner. Be able to consult texts and reference materials suggested in the course bibliography. Be able to develop the skills acquired to undertake further studies.

Having achieved the learning outcomes expected from the course "Korean Language 3.1" and having passed the corresponding exam.
Knowledge of the basic categories of logical analysis and sentence structure.

I libri di testo trattano i seguenti argomenti utilizzando "Seoul National University Korean (3B lesson 17 ~ 4A Lesson 9)":
Lesson 1:
V-고 보니 (After looking/seeing)
A-(으)ㄴ/V-는 척하다 (Pretend to be/do)
A/V-다니(요), N(이)라니(요) (Expressing surprise about a statement)
Lesson 2:
N(이)라고 (해서) 다 A(으)ㄴ/V-는 것은 아니다 (Just because it's said to be, doesn't mean it is)
A-다니까(요), V-ㄴ다니까(요)/는다니까(요), N(이)라니까(요) (Because I heard/said it is)
V-고 말다 (End up doing)
Lesson 3:
A-다면서(요), V-ㄴ/는다면서(요)? (You said it was...)
V-다 보면 (If you keep doing, it will happen)
N은/는 A-다는 것이다[점이다], N은/는 V-ㄴ/는다는 것이다[점이다] (It is a fact that...)
Lesson 4:
V-는 대로, N대로 (Just as, according to)
어찌나[얼마나] A-(으)ㄴ지, 얼마나 V-는지 (How extremely)
A/V-(으)ㄹ 정도로, A/V-(으)ㄹ 정도이다 (To the extent that)
Lesson 5:
V-다가는 (If continue doing, then something negative will happen)
A/V-(으)ㄹ 뿐만 아니라, N뿐만 아니라 (Not only)
V-(으)나 마나 (Might as well not)
Lesson 6:
V-는 바람에 (Because of doing)
N(이)라는 N (N called, known as N)
N에 비해(서) (Compared to N)
Lesson 7:
A/V-기는커녕, N은/는커녕 (Far from doing, not to mention)
A/V-(으)ㄹ 게 뻔하다 (Obviously going to)
A-(으)ㄴ 반면(에), V-는 반면(에) (While, on the other hand)
Lesson 8:
A/V-(으)ㄹ 수밖에 없다 (Have no choice but to)
A/V-고 해서 (Just because)
A-다더니, V-ㄴ/는다더니 (I thought it was, but then)
Lesson 9:
A/V-기 마련이다 (It's bound to be)
V-다 보니(까) (As I kept doing)
A/V-기는(요) (Regarding doing, about doing)
Lesson 10:
A/V-든(지) A/V-든(지), N(이)든(지) N(이)든(지) (Whether it is or it is)
N(이)야말로 (N is definitely)
여간 A-(으)ㄴ 것이 아니다, 여간 V-는 것이 아니다, 여간 A/V지 않다 (It's not just a little, it's very)
Lesson 11:
A/V-더라도 (Even if it is)
A-다고 보다, V-ㄴ/는다고 보다 (Consider that)
V-(으)ㄴ 채(로) (While being in a state)
Lesson 12:
A-(으)ㄴ지 A-(으)ㄴ지, V-는지 V-는지 (Whether it is or it is)
V-아다(가)/어다(가) (While going and doing)
A-다는 N, V-ㄴ/는다는 N (N that is said to be)
Lesson 13:
N을/를 비롯해서[비롯한] (Including N)
A/V-(으)며 (While doing)
A/V-거든 (If it is true that)
Lesson 14:
A/V-았더라면/었더라면 (If it had been)
A/V-(으)ㅁ (The fact of doing)
A-(으)ㄴ 듯하다, V-는 듯하다 (It seems that)
Lesson 15:
Review of key grammatical points from previous lessons
Integration of vocabulary and expressions
Advanced practice and assessment preparation

Textbook:
서울대 한국어 3B, 4A(17과 ~ 9과),Language Education Institute of Seoul National University, Seoul: Two Ponds Co., Ltd., Choi Eun Kyu, Lee Jeong Hwa, Jo Kyung Yoon, Lee Soo Jung, 2021

Additional texts:
- Ihm Ho Bin et al., Korean Grammar for International Learners, Yonsei University Press, Seoul: 2001
- Lee Iksop and Ramsey Robert S., The Korean Language, SUNY Press, New York: 2000.
- Martin, Samuel E., A Reference Grammar of Korean, Tuttle Publishing, Rutland Vermont & Tokyo: 1992.
- Sohn Ho-Min, Korean, Routledge, London and New York:1994.
- Sohn Ho-Min, The Korean Language, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge: 1999.

Further materials will be distributed in class.

The course "Korean Language 3.2" is structured over a semester and culminates with a final evaluation consisting of two distinct components:

1. Multi-phase written test: The written test is divided into two main sections: grammar and conversation. Each section is scored out of a maximum of 30 points. The average of the scores from these two sections constitutes the final score of the written test. A score below 18 in any one of the sections results in a failing evaluation and disqualification from passing the test.
2. Oral examination: Access to the oral exam is contingent upon passing the written test. The oral exam involves a conversation assessed according to the CEL criteria.

The final grade for the course is determined by the weighted average of the scores obtained in the oral and written tests. Passing "Korean Language 3.1" is an essential prerequisite for access to and subsequent passing of "Korean Language 3.2". The 12 university credit units (CFUs) associated with the course are awarded only after passing the final examination. This assessment structure aims to rigorously consolidate and verify the linguistic competencies acquired during the semester.

The course will be conducted through face-to-face lectures by the professor, accompanied by reading and tutoring sessions. These sessions are designed to foster intense interaction among participants, who are actively involved in the learning process. Active participation in these meetings is required so that participants can develop an independent linguistic understanding using the exercises methodically presented in class by the professor. Additionally, online exercises will be available using specially prepared study materials uploaded to the MOODLE page for each CEL. These materials are intended to supplement and enhance the understanding and practice of linguistic skills acquired during the face-to-face lectures, thus promoting a holistic and coherent educational approach.

Italian

This course demands significant effort and strong motivation to navigate the challenging transition from an intermediate to an advanced level of proficiency in the Korean language. At this stage of learning, students are expected to deepen their linguistic skills, acquire more sophisticated syntactic structures, and handle more complex language content, all of which are essential for advanced and critical use of the language.

written and oral