Readings in Mixed Script Korean (PG)
Key information
- Status
- Module not running
- Module code
- 15PJKH051
- FHEQ Level
- 7
- Credits
- 15
Module overview
In this module students will read and translate texts written in mixed script Korean, that is Korean texts using a mix of han'gul and Chinese characters.
Prerequisites
15PJKH050: Introduction to Hanja (PG)
Objectives and learning outcomes of the module
On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
- Read and translate a wide range of texts written in mixed script Korean
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Use hanja dictionary to read, analyse and translate advanced unseen texts using Chinese characters.
Workload
Total of 10 weeks teaching with 2 hours classroom contact per week consisting of a 2 hour lecture.
Scope and syllabus
Students will read texts prepared by the convenor for each week representing the different types of texts that use mixed script Korean: newspaper articles, academic texts, older literary works etc.
Method of assessment
One two-hour written examination in May/June (60%); a translation with commentary of 1500 (40%).
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