UC25F03 Korean I Syllabus:

UC25F03 Korean I Syllabus – Anna University UG Syllabus Regulation 2025

Course Objectives:

● To impart fundamentals of the Korean language, including reading, writing systems, pronunciation, and speaking.

Fundamentals of Korean: Introduction to Hangul: consonants and vowels, Basic pronunciation and syllable formation, Common greetings and self-introductions, Numbers (Sino-Korean and Native Korean basics), Basic sentence structure (SubjectObject-Verb), Simple expressions (e.g., 감사합니다, 안녕하세요).
Activities: Writing and reading Hangul practice sheets, Pronunciation drills and audio repetition, Dialogue practice for greetings and self-introduction, Counting and number exercises.

Essential Grammar and Vocabulary: Particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) and usage, Basic verbs and present tense conjugation, Sentence patterns: affirmative, negative, interrogative, Common adjectives and descriptive sentences, Expressing possession and location, Asking simple questions (어디, 뭐, 누구).
Activities: Verb conjugation and sentence formation drills, Role-play conversations for shopping and daily routines, Descriptive writing and speaking exercises, Question and answer practice.

Everyday Korean Communication: Polite speech levels and honorifics introduction, Talking about time, dates, and schedules, Ordering food, shopping phrases, counting objects, Simple directions and transportation vocabulary, Listening practice with short dialogues, Cultural notes on etiquette and communication.
Activities: Role-play ordering at a restaurant or buying items, Listening comprehension exercises, Giving and asking for directions practice, Group conversations and presentations.

Weightage: Continuous Assessment: 100%

Assessment Methodology: Assignments (30%), Quiz (10%) and Internal Examinations 60%

References:

1. King, R., Yeon, J., & Brown, A. (2015). Elementary Korean (2nd ed.). Tuttle Publishing.
2. Cho, Y., Lee, H., Schulz, C., Sohn, H.-M., & Sohn, S.-O. (2001). Integrated Korean: Beginning 1. University of Hawai‘i Press.