Korean and Literature 2019 HSC exam pack (archive)

Part A

Students should:

• make notes in the Candidate’s Notes column and transcribe their answer on to the allocated lines
• respond in English
• use their own words and not translate segments of the text as part of their response
• refer to content and language if required by the question and give examples from the text to support their response
• have a thorough knowledge of the prescribed themes and the related issues as well as the prescribed texts for study.

In better responses, students were able to:

• identify relevant and appropriate information of the aural text and address all parts of the questions
• compare the attitudes of the speakers on the issue they are discussing
• support their responses with detailed reference to both language and content
• answer the questions in clear and comprehensible English.

Areas for students to improve include:

• paying attention to the key words in the question
• demonstrating fluency with Korean
• proof-reading responses so that they make sense and are not contradictory.

Part B

Students should:

• respond in Korean as stipulated in the question
• use their own words and not translate segments of the text as part of their response
• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the prescribed themes and the related issues raised in the texts
• support their response with appropriate examples and textual references
• ensure their response provides all the relevant information to fully answer the question
• manipulate the language authentically according to the context, audience and purpose of the question
• apply the conventions of the type of text required by the question
• attempt to adhere to the suggested word limit.

In better responses, students were able to:

• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the two texts
• use the ideas in both texts creatively to write an informal letter with specific purpose and audience
• compose a logical and coherent text that provides appropriate advice on how to adapt to the Australian way of life based on the ideas from both texts
• demonstrate appropriate use of language with a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures.

Areas for students to improve include:

• producing a text with well-founded advice and not just recounting content of the two listening texts
• comparing and contrasting the issues in the texts
• providing all sides of the argument, either positive or negative
• supporting arguments with textual references rather than giving their own personal opinions
• keeping to the word limit required to respond to the question.

Part A

Students should:

• respond in either English or Korean as required by the question
• identify the key issue(s) and provide examples to substantiate response when asked to analyse or evaluate information
• demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the prescribed texts, themes and prescribed issues
• use appropriate textual references to support their ideas and point(s) of view
• structure and sequence information and ideas in a coherent and logical manner
• have an excellent control of vocabulary and appropriate language structures
• avoid giving a literal translation of text(s) as part of the response
• use only the lines allocated for the question.

In better responses, students were able to:

• address all parts of the question and explain why certain expressions are used in the song
• explain the emotions expressed in the song
• support their response with relevant examples from the text (Q3c)
• demonstrate a perceptive understanding of the effectiveness of musical elements in conveying the message of the song (Q3d)
• compare how different prescribed texts convey the same message referring to both content and language features on both texts.

Areas for students to improve include:

• answering the questions in either Korean or English, but not in both languages in the same response
• addressing the requirements of the question appropriately instead of simply describing the content of the text
• giving relevant examples from the text in their response rather than their own personal view of the issue raised in the text
• demonstrating understanding of the text as a whole.

Part B

Students should:

• respond in Korean only
• apply the conventions of the type of text required by the question
• take a stance on the issue(s) raised in the text and substantiate point of view with evidence from the text
• demonstrate understanding of whole text
• demonstrate an excellent control of vocabulary and appropriate language structures.

In better responses, students were able to:

• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the issues raised in the text
• present clear, well-supported viewpoints on the issue raised in the posts
• use the correct text type conventions for articles.

Areas for students to improve include:

• identifying and addressing the main issues appropriately instead of focussing only on minor issues in the text
• composing a coherent argument instead of summarising, recounting or paraphrasing the content in the article
• expressing personal views in a logical and coherent argument.

Students should:

• apply the conventions of the type of text required by the question
• maintain appropriate register throughout the script
• write perceptively on the issue(s) addressed in the question
• demonstrate originality in the development and sequence of information and ideas
• demonstrate an excellent control of vocabulary and language structures suitable to the issue(s) discussed in the response
• adhere to the suggested word limit of the question.

In better responses, students were able to:

• address all parts of the question with relevant ideas and information
• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the prescribed contemporary issues
• write with logical sequencing of ideas and appropriate use of conjunctions
• incorporate a sophisticated level of language using a range of vocabulary and accurate syntax
• develop a convincing argument
• write applying the conventions of a speech
• address consistently the context, purpose and audience throughout their response.

Areas for students to improve include:

• ensuring a deep knowledge of the relevant prescribed contemporary issues
• responding to the question in particular rather than describing the issues in general
• structuring texts thoughtfully and logically and supporting their response with relevant examples
• sequencing ideas and information in a logical and coherent manner
• revising Korean vocabulary, language structures and expressions relating to the prescribed issues.
• ensuring that each aspect of the question is addressed.