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Applied Learning
2022-24 Cohort; 2024 HKDSE
Item Description
1. Course Title Korean Language and Culture
2. Course Provider Lingnan Institute of Further Education
3. Area of Studies/
Course Cluster
Cross Areas of Studies
4. Medium of Instruction
Chinese
5. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
(1) demonstrate basic communication skills in Korean;
(2) apply language skills acquired to daily life and work contexts;
(3) describe the origins of Korean culture;
(4) demonstrate an understanding of contemporary Korean culture and discuss related issues;
(5) demonstrate interpersonal skills and an understanding of the Korean business culture; and
(6) develop self-understanding for further studies and career development in the related field.
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6. Curriculum Map – Organisation and Structure
Foundation of Korean Language and Culture 1. Introductory Korean
(56 hours)
a) Korean alphabets b) Pronunciation
c) Sentence structure and different forms of dialogue d) Greetings and
introduction e) Items and objects f) Daily life
g) Locations and directions h) Dates and schedules i) Food and pricing j) Weather
2. Facts about Korean (8 hours)
a) A brief history of Korea b) Flag, national flower,
anthem and economy c) Geography, population,
Seasons, climate and public holidays d) Currency and
transportation e) Religion
3. Basic Korean (54 hours) a) Hobbies and
appointment b) Family and friends c) Time
d) Illness e) Phone call f) Transportation g) Fashion h) Travel i) Invitation
Korean Business Culture 7. Business Korean & Culture (22 hours)
a) Job-seeking activities
b) Résumé and job application form c) Job interview preparation
d) Department and position e) Etiquette
f) Korean work culture
Korean Culture 4. Past and Present of
Korean Culture (14 hours) a) K-food b) K-festivals
c) Ceremony and customs d) K-architecture
e) K-fashion f) Language
5. Korean Society and Lifestyle (10 hours) a) K-animations
b) K-beauty and cosmetics c) K-tourism
d) K-life and leisure e) K-technology
6. Korean Wave (16 hours) a) K-movie
b) K-drama and variety show
c) K-pop music
d) Hallyu development &
fandom culture
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7. The Context
The information on possible study and career pathways is provided to enhance students’ understanding of the wider context of the specific Applied Learning course. Students who have successfully completed Applied Learning courses have to meet other entry requirements as specified by the institutions.
The recognition of Applied Learning courses for admission to further studies and career opportunities is at the discretion of relevant institutions. The Education Bureau and the course providers of Applied Learning are exploring and seeking recognition related to further education and career development opportunities for students successfully completing the Applied Learning courses.
Possible further study and career pathways Further studies
e.g. translation, interpretation, Korean studies, Korean literature, cultural studies, communication
Career development
e.g. translator, interpreter, education, tourism, media, hospitality, fashion design
Relations with core subjects and other elective subjects
Enhancing and enriching, e.g.
strengthen students’ motivation and enhance language skills including oral, reading and writing, through daily life and work contexts
Cross-fertilisation, e.g.
apply the common knowledge of this course and Tourism and Hospitality Studies such as appreciation of other cultures
Expanding horizons, e.g.
students taking Science subjects may broaden their horizons through acquiring knowledge in Korean traditional culture Consolidating and synergising students’
studies, e.g.
students conduct oral communication and written exercise in a job seeking context to integrate knowledge and language skills acquired
Cluster of professions/trades/industries related to the course
translation, interpretation, Korean studies, Korean literature, cultural studies, media
Relations with other areas of studies/
courses of Applied Learning Services
e.g. knowledge of Korean food culture
Business, Management and Law
e.g. Korean business culture and communication skills
Future global and local outlook
there has been a steady demand for products from Korea
there are a large number of Korean tourists who visited Hong Kong in recent years
there is an increasing interaction between Hong Kong and Korea in commerce and tourism
Beginners’ skill set to facilitate entry to further studies and/or work
demonstrate understanding of Korea traditional culture and history
apply basic Korean language to serve the needs of daily communications
discuss issues related to contemporary Korean culture
apply basic Korean language skills in work contexts
Foundation knowledge developed in junior secondary education and Secondary 4
The course is built upon the foundation knowledge students acquired in, e.g.
Chinese Language Education and English Language Education – communication skills
Technology Education – information searching and software application
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Applied Learning
2022-24 Cohort; 2024 HKDSE
Learning and Teaching Course Title ： Korean Language and Culture Area of Studies ： Cross Areas of Studies
Course Provider ： Lingnan Institute of Further Education
In Korean Language and Culture, student-centred learning and teaching activities are designed to enable students to understand fundamental theories and concepts, develop their generic skills, and address their career aspirations in various industries (e.g. tourism, media, translation).
Different modes of activities are employed to provide students with a systematic understanding about the context (e.g. lectures on language skills related to social and work contexts) and eye-opening opportunities to experience the complexity of the context (e.g.
visits to Korean tourism and cultural organisations, and seminar by practitioners).
Students acquire an understanding of the requirements, fundamental knowledge and skills essential for further learning within the area through learning-by-practising opportunities in an authentic or near-authentic environment (e.g. participate in activities promoting Korean culture).
Students are also encouraged to develop and apply conceptual, practical and reflective skills to demonstrate entrepreneurship and innovation (e.g. creating a TV programme proposal to showcase Korean culture). Students are given opportunities to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired and consolidate their learning (e.g. in the Korean business culture activity, students integrate knowledge and skills acquired to prepare for a simulated job application process).
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Applied Learning 2022-24 Cohort; 2024 HKDSE
Curriculum Pillars of Applied Learning in Context – Korean Language and Culture
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
- demonstrate basic communication skills in Korean;
- apply language skills acquired to daily life and work contexts;
- describe the origins of Korean culture;
- demonstrate an understanding of contemporary Korean culture and discuss related issues;
- demonstrate interpersonal skills and an understanding of the Korean business culture; and
- develop self-understanding for further studies and career development in the related field.
Through the specific contexts related to the course, students have different learning opportunities, for example:
1. Career-related Competencies
- communicate orally in Korean language in daily life and work contexts;
- comprehend and write documents and information in Korean language in daily life and work contexts ; and
- demonstrate an understanding of Korean society and business culture.
2. Foundation Skills
- demonstrate effective communication skills in written and verbal forms through role-play, group discussion, presentation and report writing; and
- apply information technology skills in delivering multimedia presentation.
3. Thinking Skills
- apply analytical skills to understand the ancient Korean culture and developments of modern Korean;
- understand how historical influences affect current developments in Korean culture;
and
- apply problem-solving and creative thinking skills to tackle problems in social and work contexts.
4. People Skills
- demonstrate interpersonal skills and collaboration skills through interaction with fellow students in different contexts;
- respect differences in cultures and backgrounds; and
- apply concepts of group dynamics to enhance communication and teamwork.
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5. Values and Attitudes
- respect intellectual property rights when completing assignments; and - develop self-confidence and a sense of responsibility in language learning.
