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Korean 3 (KORE10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject is designed for students who have successfully completed Korean 2, or equivalent. Students develop their ability to communicate in Korean and their understanding of Korea by engaging with key themes in contemporary Korean cultures and society such as popular cultures, food, fashion, design, literature and social issues. Students’ knowledge and ability to use linguistic resources are expanded by reading authentic materials from magazines and newspapers, watching and discussing video clips of music and dramas, producing short summaries, and engaging in informal discussion.
Intended learning outcomes
- utilise intermediate grammatical structures appropriately refer to present situations;
- deploy intermediate vocabulary relating to the self, popular cultures, food, fashion, art and literature;
- conduct conversations about the self,personal relationships and interests at an intermediate level;
- produce written descriptive texts about the self, personal interests and society;
- have developed a differentiated and informed understanding of how to present the self and interest in different social context;
- understand and deploy key Korean cultural traditions and practices;
- apprehend the interaction of language and identity and appreciate regional and cultural diversity.
Generic skills
- process, organise and integrate information using analytical skills and learning strategies;
- communicate ideas effectively in written and oral formats;
- work collaboratively and productively in groups to meet shared goals;
- operate effectively in transcultural and diverse environments;
- engage confidently in self-directed study and research;
- plan work, use time effectively and manage small projects;
- effectively use information from diverse sources.
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All students enrolling in Korean for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at the link below. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel. Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.
It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Equivalent to passing Korean 2, beginners’ level.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Two oral presentations
| Mid semester and end semester | 25% |
Journal
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Two essays
| Mid semester and end semester | 25% |
Examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes to pass this subject and regular participation is expected. Hurdle requirement | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sunyoung Oh Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 48 hours: 2-hour seminar, twice weekly. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Sogang Korean 2A (published by Sogang University Korean Language Education Center/Hawoo, ISBN: 2770000089135)
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 1 March 2024