EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CIVILIZATIONS Spring 2017

KORN 112-001/002 Intermediate Korean II

MTWR 11:00 – 12:00 PM / 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Williams Hall 438

Instructor: 김은애 Eunae Kim
Email eunaekim@sas.upenn.edu Phone 215-898-6049
Office Williams Hall 646 Office Hours Tuesday 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Wednesday 2:30 – 3:30 AM
or by appointment

Course Description
Intermediate Korean II is designed to develop students’ Korean language proficiency to the
intermediate-low or intermediate-high level of ACTFL guideline. Students will learn vocabulary
and grammar on topics of weather, clothes, fashion trends, travel, post office, lodging, public
transportation, and shopping in Korea. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be
able to:

Course Objective
1. Interpersonal Communication
• Handle uncomplicated communicative tasks on topics related to basic personal information,
basic social needs, or immediate surroundings.
• Engage in simple conversations by performing some functions such as requests or
suggestions.
2. Interpretive Communication
• Understand main ideas and facts from simply connected texts dealing with basic
information.
• Comprehend learned topics on routine tasks such as receiving directions and somewhat
more complex tasks on various social transactions such as transportation and shopping.
3. Presentational Communication
• Perform a 3-5 minute rehearsed oral presentation on topics covered.
• Produce written texts of short paragraph (one-page length) using the appropriate speech
style on topics covered.
4. Culture
• Use appropriate speech styles according to the interlocutors or social context.
• Understand the perspective presented in the cultural practice and products on topics
covered.
• Understand Korean idiomatic expressions.
5. Comparison
• Be able to compare cultural differences in holidays, birthday, or wedding.

Placement
• In order to enroll in KORN112, students should have taken KORN111 or have equivalent
knowledge of Intermediate 1 level measured by a placement test.
• Registration for language classes will remain open until Friday, January 19th, 2018. After this
date, students will no longer be able to enroll in KORN112. The last day to drop is Friday,
February 16th, 2018.

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Required Textbook
1. Textbook:
Integrated Korean: Intermediate 2 (2nd ed.). (2012), Cho et al. University of Hawai’i Press.
2. Workbook:
Integrated Korean Workbook: Intermediate 2 (2nd ed.). (2012), Park et al. University of Hawai’i
Press.
3. Audio files:
Audio files for the textbook and workbook exercises can be downloaded at
http://www.kleartextbook.com (Intermediate: 2nd edition Audio)

Evaluation
The final course grade for KORN 112 will be determined by your performance on the following
categories:
1. Attendance & Participation 10%
2. Homework 20%
(Workbook, Speaking: Voice Thread, Writing, and other homework provided in class)
3. Vocabulary Quiz 10%
4. Lesson Quiz 20%
5. Oral Presentation (Group Skit) 10%
6. Midterm – Written 10%
7. Final – Written 15%
8. Final – Oral Interview 5%

Grading Scale
A 93 or above A- 90-92.99 B+ 87-89.99 B 83-86.99
B- 80-82.99 C+ 77-79.99 C 73-76.99 C- 70-72.99
D+ 67-69.99 D 63-66.99 F 62.99 or below

Course Policies
1. Attendance and Participation (10%)
• Attendance
o Regular class attendance and active participation are crucial to language learning. Daily
attendance and participation will be recorded. You are expected to attend every class
and arrive on time. Poor attendance, frequent lateness and early departure will affect
one’s grade. More than six absences will result in a failing grade. If you miss more than
three classes, your final grade will be lowered by one sign (e.g., A- à B+). For each
subsequent absence, your final grade will be lowered an additional sign. Three late
arrivals equal one absence. There is no excused absence. You are responsible for all
material and work covered on days that you are absent.
o For further information regarding attendance, consult the official College webpage on
Policies Governing Class Attendance.
(http://www.college.upenn.edu/policies/attendance.php)
• Participation
o In language courses, daily preparation and active participation are crucial to your
success in class. It also includes how much you improve throughout the semester. Thus,
your participation grade is based on your preparation for and active engagement in
class activities and discussions as well as use of Korean.
o Laptops, tablet computers and cellular phones are allowed only for class activities.
The use of these devices without the instructor’s permission will negatively affect your
participation grade.

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2. Homework (20%)
• Homework assignments must be completed and turned in to the instructor before class
begins.
• Late homework will be accepted with a 20 % deduction for a one day delay and 40 %
deduction for a two-day delay. A 20% deduction will be applied even if you submit your
homework right after class. No late homework will be accepted three days after the due
date.

3. Vocabulary and Lesson Quizzes (30%)
• Vocabulary Quizzes (10 points, 10%): Vocabulary quizzes will cover new expressions and
vocabulary items for the given chapter noted in class. You may drop one lowest score.
• Lesson Quizzes (25 points, 20%): Weekly Tests typically encompass all the materials
covered in the assigned chapters, such as vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, and
writing. You may drop one lowest score.
• If you miss a lesson quiz or a vocabulary quiz, you will receive a 0. If you miss a test under
special circumstances, you must provide official documentation to take a make-up test. A
deduction of 10% will be applied if the exception is accepted. If you have missed a
lesson quiz or vocabulary quiz, you will need to drop that quiz grade.

4. Oral Presentation (15%)
• Presentation (10%): You will work on creating your own narratives using digital
publishing platform. A detailed guideline for the oral presentation will be announced later.
• Oral Interview (5%): The oral interview will be held on the last day of class as a one-on-
one interview and role-plays. A detailed guideline for the oral interview will be announced
later.

5. Midterm and Final Exams (25%)
• Midterm Exam (10%): The Midterm Exam (written) will cover all the material learned
from Lesson 6 through Lesson 10.
• Final Exam (15%): The Final Exam (written) is cumulative and will cover all the content
covered in class.
• Midterm and Final Written Exams cover vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, and
writing.

☞ Keep all course materials including homework and tests to claim any missing credits.

Code of Academic Integrity
The Program of Korean Language fully supports and adheres to all university policies and
procedures regarding academic integrity (cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, etc.). The work you
submit in this class is expected to be your own. If you submit work that has been copied without
attribution from any published or unpublished source including the Internet, work that has been
prepared by someone other than you, or work that in any way attributes somebody else’s work as
your own (e.g., translation without proper attribution), you may face discipline by the university’s
Office of Student Conduct. For more information, consult:
University Code of Academic Integrity http://www.upenn.edu/osl/acadint.html
Office of Student Conduct http://www.upenn.edu/osc

Travel and Study Abroad

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Students are encouraged to study abroad in one of the numerous programs sponsored by the Office
of International Programs. The experience of living and studying in a foreign country can greatly
enrich functional language skills, while broadening cross-cultural understanding. Contact the Office
of International Programs located at 3701 Chestnut St., Suite 1W, or call (215) 898-9073.

Learning Resources
There are several support services on campus for students who may need assistance with language
learning or learning and time management in general. These include:
• Language Direct: “A unique peer tutoring program for foreign language learners at Penn.”
Language Direct consists of a network of peer tutors, supervised by graduate students,
who assist foreign language learners through drop-in tutoring and online help. Tutoring is
available on campus and online.” http://www.plc.sas.upenn.edu/language_direct/
• Conversation Partners: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/elp/conversion_partners
• The Weingarten Learning Resources Center provides free professional guidance in
academic skills such as academic reading, writing and study strategies.
http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/lrc
• The David B. Weigle Information Commons (first floor west of the Van Pelt Dietrich
Library Center) supports collaborative learning and group activities using the latest
technologies, provides students with group study rooms, seminar rooms, and training and
equipment in the Vitale Digital Media Lab for digital media projects - including video,
audio, imaging, and web publishing. http://www.wic.library.upenn.edu



Weekly Schedule
(This schedule is tentative and subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class)

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

1/10 1/11
1st
수업 소개 6 과
1/15 1/16 1/17 1/18
2nd MLK 6 과 6 과 6 과
No Class
1/22 1/23 1/24 1/25
3rd 6 과 6 과 시험 7 과 7 과
영화 1 단어 퀴즈 7-1
1/29 1/30 1/31 2/1
4th 7 과 7 과 7 과 7 과 시험
단어 퀴즈 7-2 영화 3
2/5 2/6 2/7 2/8
5th 8 과 8 과 8 과 8 과
단어 퀴즈 8-1 단어 퀴즈 8-2
2/12 2/13 2/14 2/15
6th 8 과 시험 9 과 9 과 9 과
영화 3 단어 퀴즈 9-1
7th 2/19 2/20 2/21 2/22

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9 과 9 과 9 과 시험 10 과
단어 퀴즈 9-2 영화 4
2/26 2/27 2/28 3/1
8th 10 과 10 과 10 과 Midterm
단어 퀴즈 10-1
3/5 3/6 3/7 3/8
9th Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break
No Class No Class No Class No Class
3/12 3/13 3/14 3/15
10th 11 과 11 과 11 과 11 과
단어 퀴즈 11-1 단어 퀴즈 11-2
3/19 3/20 3/21 3/22
11th 11 과 11 과 시험 12 과 12 과
영화 5 단어 퀴즈 12-1
3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29
12th 12 과 12 과 12 과 12 과 시험
단어 퀴즈 12-2 영화 6
4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5
13th 13 과 13 과 13 과 13 과
단어 퀴즈 13-1 단어 퀴즈 13-2
4/9 4/10 4/11 4/12
14th 13 과 13 과 시험 14 과 14 과
영화 7 단어 퀴즈 14-1
4/16 4/17 4/18 4/19
15th Oral Presentation 14 과 14 과 14 과
단어 퀴즈 14-2
4/23 4/24 4/25
16th
14 과 Final Review Oral Interview

Final Examination
Date: Wednesday, May 2nd
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Location: TBA