Course: Sejong Business Korean: Basic Work Skills

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Course title Sejong Business Korean: Basic Work Skills
Course code ASK/SBK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Korean
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Krátká Michaela, Mgr.
  • Kim Jungyeon, B.A.
Course content
Weeks 1-12: Instruction (Units 1-6 covered) Week 13: Final Exam Unit 1. Starting Office Life Communicative Function: Understanding workplace rules and procedures Key Expressions: -a/eoya hada, -nayo? Tasks: Understanding company regulations; making polite inquiries Unit 2. Understanding Organizational Structure Communicative Function: Understanding roles and tasks within an organization Key Expressions:-neunji, -dago hada Tasks: Explaining job responsibilities; reporting information Unit 3. Beginning Tasks Communicative Function: Requesting and responding to work-related help Key Expressions: -/ , -() () Tasks: Asking for assistance; explaining work processes Review & Practice Focus: Vocabulary and expressions review Activities: Business document writing; mock interviews with industry professionals Unit II. Business Situations in Practice Unit 4. Workplace Greetings and Courtesy Communicative Function: Greeting and responding politely in the workplace Key Expressions: -(), -/ () Tasks: Workplace greetings; expressing appreciation Unit 5. Company Introduction and Guidance Communicative Function: Explaining company goals and systems Key Expressions: - , Tasks: Introducing company structure and objectives Unit 6. Work Coordination and Requests Communicative Function: Making requests and adjusting Key Expressions: - , Tasks: Requesting task support; coordinating schedules Review & Practice Focus: Vocabulary and expressions review Activities: Writing business-related documents; mock interviews with company professionals

Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
In recent years, as more learners seek employment at Korean companies or work in companies engaged in business with Korea, the importance of Korean communication skills in business settings has become increasingly evident. Accordingly, the demand for Korean language education for occupational purposes has grown significantly. In response to these social and professional needs, Sejong Business Korean: Basic Work Skills was developed to help learners with occupational goals use Korean effectively in real workplace situations and to gain a deeper understanding of Korean workplace culture. Through instruction based on this textbook, the course aims to provide learners with a foundation to actively participate as members of the Korean business community. The main features of this textbook and course are as follows: Sejong Business Korean: Basic Work Skills focuses on fundamental vocabulary and expressions related to work, with an emphasis on developing communicative competence in basic workplace situations. *Note: Recommended for second-year students and above due to the level of vocabulary covered.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active Participation Attendance (at least 85%) Assignment 10% Final Exam 90% Notes: Recommended for second-year students and above due to the level of vocabulary covered.
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Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Practice (2024) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -