Korean Studies I (Beginners) - Full year

An introductory full year course of Korean language and culture

Course Overview

This is an introduction to Asian cultures and customs, with a taster of Japanese and Korean language learning. Students will learn about the people and families, homes and lifestyles, festivals and food of these cultures. Language learning will be integrated through the course. Students will experience Asian culture in the classroom, community and in an online exchange with students from Japan and Korea.

This course will introduce students to the Korean language and culture. Students will be able to understand and use simple language and will learn to read and write Hangeul script.

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The Teacher

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Sue Kim

8Students 36 Courses

Sue Kim has been teaching Korean, Japanese, and Digital Technology in New Zealand for over 20 years. She is originally from Busan, Korea, but has been living in New Zealand since 1996. Ms. Kim is a Martial Arts expert and is experienced in Kung Fu, Tae-Kwon-Do, and is currently training in Karate on a regular basis as well as competing, judging, and refereeing at National competitions. She also loves tramping, walking, and running.

Course Details

Understand and communicate in simple Korean in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Develop an understanding and appreciation of Korea, of its country, its people, their way of life and their values.
Experience a positive and enjoyable way of learning a new language and culture.
Actively participate as an effective learner in an online learning community.

Learning Languages
A willingness to connect, share and work with others and independently
Zoom, Google Currents, Google Apps, Email, Kakaotalk
School Year
28 Jan 2025
02 Dec 2025
English

No
Beginner
Yes
Standard No * Standard title credit value Internal/External
Kor010-C1 Understand and respond in spoken and written Korean 0 Internal
Kor010-C2 Express and respond to personal interests and needs in Korean. 0 Internal
Kor010-C3 Use cultural knowledge of Korean to communicate appropriately. 0 Internal
Kor010-L1 Recognise and describe ways Korean language is organised. 0 Internal
Kor010-CK1 Understand and describe aspects of Korean culture.. 0 Internal

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Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

5 - 20

Offered by

Logan Park High School
Logan Park High School

Level (NCEA)

No

Course Dates

28 Jan 2025

till 02 Dec 2025

Duration

School Year

Taught in

English

Overall Rating

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

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