2021 Fall Semester Undergraduate Class Delivery Information
As of July 23, 2021
In order to ensure the safety of our community and deliver quality learning during COVID-19, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will operate undergraduate classes in the Fall 2021 semester as follows:
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed 1,000 every day since July 7, the social distancing level in the metropolitan area has been raised to level 4. The current situation is the underscoring how the university is planning for academic operations in the fall. However, if the level of social distancing is not reduced to Level 3 by Wednesday August 18 (two weeks before the start of the semester), all classes will be delivered online for three weeks until September 22 (the end of the Chuseok Holiday). The delivery method for classes after this date will be announced at least two weeks in advance so that you can adequately prepare.
1. Basic Overview
Delivery Type | Class Capacity | Note | Face-to-Face | 40 students or less | “All undergraduate classes” regardless of major or liberal arts | Online | 41 or more students |
-. The class delivery method will be stated on the syllabus as well as lecture schedule.
-. 'Class capacity' means the maximum (limited) number of students indicated for each class on the course schedule at the course registration stage, and there is no change in the class method according to the actual number of students taking the course registration results (increase/cancellation/change) reflected in the future.
-. In the fall, simulcast (mirroring) classes will not be offered in general.
-. In principle, however, all face-to-face classes will be conducted with online or recorded lectures for students who have not entered the country and for students still under self-quarantine. For classes without such students, only face-to-face delivery will occur.
2. Delivery Method by the Social Distancing Level in the Metropolitan Area
Item | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Delivery Method | Face-to-face and online classes following class principles in the ‘Basic Overview’ | All classes delivered online |
3. Online Class Delivery
Non-face-to-face classes include real-time online lectures (using WebEx, Zoom, Google Meet, etc.) or real-time 50 minute learning activities (including video materials produced by the instructors themselves, small group activities, Q&A, etc.)
4. Important Class Information
-. Semester Length: 15 weeks + Class Make Up Week
-. Grade Evaluation: “Relative Evaluation” unless there are special circumstances
-. Acknowledgment of absenteeism for students unable to attend classes for unavoidable reasons (ex. contracting COVID-19, self-isolation, vaccination, etc.). Proof must be submitted to minimize any disadvantage to students.
-. Face-to-face classes will have secure spaces allotted (further details will be announced).
-. All face-to-face classes comply with COVID-19 precautions, such as sanitizing hands before entering the classroom, the mandatory wearing of face masks, and ventilating classrooms.
-. Classroom safety guidelines for face-to-face classes: twice the capacity of the number of enrolled students, providing disinfectants for students to use (e.g., 70% ethyl alcohol), etc.
2021. 7. 23.
Dean of Academic Affairs |