Korean 4 (KORE20004)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is designed for students who have successfully completed Korean 3 or 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
- 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: 9 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| KORE10003 | Korean 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| KORE20003 | Korean 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Equivalent
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| KORE10004 | Korean 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 9 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written and oral work
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Mid-Semester test
| Week 7 | 25% |
Final written test
| Week 12 | 25% |
Oral examination
| During the examination period | 20% |
Take-home assignment
| During the examination period | 15% |
| Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Nicola Fraschini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 48 hours: 2-hour seminar, twice weekly. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Last updated: 9 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- 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 (Design and Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 9 April 2025