Certificate Programme in Korean (Introductory)
韓語證書課程 (入門)
Course No. : 251-344000-01|Start Date : 03/03/2025
Admission Requirements
Applicants should:(1) Completion of secondary education, or equivalent; or
(2) Aged 21 or above
(Admission Tests may be conducted as appropriate)
Instructor
CUSCS Instructors
Language Used
Korean (Chinese, English subtitles)
Total Hours
108 hours
Introductory Korean 1 : 54 hours
Introductory Korean 2 : 54 hours
Session
36 sessions
Introductory Korean 1 : 18 sessions
Introductory Korean 2 : 18 sessions
Place
Start Date
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Application Fee
HK$150
Tuition Fee
Introductory Korean 1 : HK$4,000
Introductory Korean 2 : HK$4,000
Level
Certificate programmes
Course Enquiries
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Enrolment Enquiries
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1 Programme Objectives
The goal of the programme is to enable the students to attain an introductory level of practical Korean necessary for survival and everyday life in a Korean language environment.
2 Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, students will have acquired the ability to:
1. demonstrate introductory knowledge of Korean sound/character writing systems which appear frequently in daily communication;
2. identify adequate vocabulary and grammatical rules, such as noun counters and particles, honorific
inflexions for verbs and adjectives, inflexions of tense, auxiliary and compound verbs, and noun modifiers; and
3. present orally simple ideas related to daily life, such as existence, transportation, prices, and making requests in specific situations such as at restaurants and department stores.
1. demonstrate introductory knowledge of Korean sound/character writing systems which appear frequently in daily communication;
2. identify adequate vocabulary and grammatical rules, such as noun counters and particles, honorific
inflexions for verbs and adjectives, inflexions of tense, auxiliary and compound verbs, and noun modifiers; and
3. present orally simple ideas related to daily life, such as existence, transportation, prices, and making requests in specific situations such as at restaurants and department stores.
3 Programme Structure and Modules
This programme consists of 2 modules with 108 contact hours.
Module 1 Introductory Korean 1 (54 hours)
This module aims to provide new Korean learners with a proper learning experience with different elements of the Korean language, such as the Korean alphabet, pronunciation, simple vocabulary, grammar, and everyday conversations.
Module 2 Introductory Korean 2 (54 hours)
This module is a continuation of “Introductory Korean 1”, and it aims to provide and enhance intro-level Korean learners with a proper learning experience with different elements of the Korean language, such as difficult pronunciation, simple vocabulary, detailed grammar, and everyday conversations at Level 1 of TOPIK standards (Test of Proficiency in Korean).
| Code | Title | Hour | Session |
| 344001 | Introductory Korean 1 | 54 hours | 18 sessions |
| 344002 | Introductory Korean 2 | 54 hours | 18 sessions |
Module 1 Introductory Korean 1 (54 hours)
This module aims to provide new Korean learners with a proper learning experience with different elements of the Korean language, such as the Korean alphabet, pronunciation, simple vocabulary, grammar, and everyday conversations.
Module 2 Introductory Korean 2 (54 hours)
This module is a continuation of “Introductory Korean 1”, and it aims to provide and enhance intro-level Korean learners with a proper learning experience with different elements of the Korean language, such as difficult pronunciation, simple vocabulary, detailed grammar, and everyday conversations at Level 1 of TOPIK standards (Test of Proficiency in Korean).
4 Programme Commencement
Available Soon
5 Application Fee and Tuition Fee
Application Fee: HK$150
Tuition Fee: HK$8,000
Tuition Fee: HK$8,000
6 Admission Requirements
Applicants should:
1. Completion of secondary education, or equivalent; or
2. Aged 21 or above
1. Completion of secondary education, or equivalent; or
2. Aged 21 or above
7 Normal and Maximum Study Period
Normal Study Period: about 1.5 years
Maximum Study Period: Students must complete the programme within 3 years
Maximum Study Period: Students must complete the programme within 3 years
8 Assessment Methods
Presentation, tests and final examination
9 Award of Certificate
a) Have an attendance rate of 70% or above in each module; and
b) Have passed the assessment of each module.
Students must complete the programme within the maximum study period (3 years).
b) Have passed the assessment of each module.
Students must complete the programme within the maximum study period (3 years).
10 Free “TOPIK” Preparatory Workshop
Free "TOPIK" Preparatory Workshop are available for those who are interested in learning more about the programme.