Course: Reading News

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Course title Reading News
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
Lecturer(s)
  • Kondratyeva Elena, M.A., Ph.D.
  • Šturdík Martin, Mgr. M.A.
  • Schirmer Andreas, Mag. phil. Dr.
  • Ahn Kyou-Dong, M.A., Ph.D.
Course content
Original socio-political texts from South Korean media sources. For each course iteration, up-to-date and relevant news articles are selected.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
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
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
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%
Recommended literature


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 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: -