| Course title | Reading News |
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| Course code | ASK/NT |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lesson |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 3 |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 2 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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Original socio-political texts from South Korean media sources. For each course iteration, up-to-date and relevant news articles are selected.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Learning outcomes |
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The goal of the course is to introduce the specifics of Korean language used in the media, especially the newspapers but also TV and radio.
Students will develop the ability to read, analyze, and translate authentic Korean news texts. They will improve their understanding of media-specific language, socio-political terminology, and stylistic features of journalistic writing. The course also enhances critical reading, contextual interpretation, and academic presentation skills. |
| Prerequisites |
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unspecified
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
70% of the following requirements must be met: Class attendance, max. 3 absences 60% Active participation in class: 10% Preparation of own translation 30% |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2022) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: - |