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Korean 4 (KORE10004)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
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This subject is designed for students who have successfully completed Korean 3or passed an equivalent level test. Students develop their ability to communicate in Korean and engage in discussion to express understanding of Korea with key themes such as history, economic development, career and gender issues. Students’ knowledge and ability to use linguistic and cultural resources are expanded by reading articles from newspapers, watching various media sources, producing short critical essays , and participating in informal and formal discussion.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • utilise intermediate grammatical structures appropriately to future and past situations;
  • deploy intermediate vocabulary relating to Korea's history, politics, business, career and gender issues ;
  • conduct conversations about their goals, life planning and ideas in relation to current affairs at an intermediate level;
  • produce analytical written texts about key societal issues at an intermediate level;
  • have developed a differentiated and informed understanding of their relationship to others and of cross-cultural exchange;
  • 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;
  • engage confidently in self-directed study and research;
  • operate effectively in transcultural and diverse environments;
  • plan work, use time effectively and manage small projects;
  • effectively use information from diverse sources.

Last updated: 3 June 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
KORE10003 Korean 3
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Or equivalent

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Equivalent to passing Korean 3, lower-intermediate 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: 3 June 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Two oral presentations

  • 10 minutes (each)
Mid semester and end semester 25%

Journal

  • 600 words
Throughout the semester10%

Two essays

  • 400 words (each)
Mid semester and end semester 25%

Examination

  • 2 hours
During the examination period40%

Attendance

Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in tutorials is required.		Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 3 June 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorSunyoung Oh
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 48 hours: 2-hour seminar, twice weekly.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

    Semester 2 contact information

    sunyoung.oh@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 3 June 2023

Further information

Last updated: 3 June 2023