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Korean 5 (KORE30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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Korean 5 is suitable for students who have successfully completed Korean 4 or who possess an equivalent level of Korean language proficiency. The subject aims to improve written and spoken skills in formal and professional settings, and to broaden linguistic exposure to various socio-cultural contexts. Students will have opportunities to practice upper-intermediate language functions, and to be able to communicate on a wide range of topics in politics, economy, and society. They will acquire Sino-Korean idioms, proverbs and newly-coined terms in contemporary Korea. Through class activities, students will master to utilise various forms of multimedia and web contents. In addition, students will develop interpersonal skills and cultural awareness to understand others and to present themselves appropriately in cross-cultural situations.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
- Demonstrate essential language skills and upper-intermediate grammatical structures in Korean
- Deploy intermediate to advanced vocabulary relating to wide socio-cultural context
- Conduct conversations about business-related topics in formal speech styles
- Produce written critical and analytic texts and examine rhetorical structures
- Develop a differentiated understanding of social context to reflect self and others
- Demonstrate understanding about key contemporary cultures, politics and social issues of Korea
- Demonstrate knowledge about the regional diversity and cross-cultural exchanges
Generic skills
- Process, organise and integrate information using analytical skills and learning strategies
- Communicate ideas constructively in written and oral formats
- Work collaboratively and productively in groups to meet shared goals
- Illustrate ability to operate effectively in transcultural and diverse environments
- Show attention to detail through assignments and presentations
- Demonstrate engagement in self-directed study and research
- Use efficient time management and project management skills
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of the following:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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KORE10004 | Korean 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
KORE20004 | Korean 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
or
Passing the Language Placement Test of Korean 4
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
KORE10005 Korean 5 and KORE20005 Korean 5
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written work
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
2 x 5 minute oral presentations
| During the teaching period | 25% |
Take-home assignment - Critical essay
| Week 8 | 15% |
A 2 hour exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
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 written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Sin Ji Jung Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x two-hour seminars per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
New Sogang Korean 3A Student's Book (By Sogang University Korean Language Education Centre, 2008, ISBN: 9788992491396)
Recommended texts and other resources
New Sogang Korean 3B Student's Book (By Sogang University Korean Language Education Centre, 2008, ISBN: 9788992491464)
- 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
- 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: 31 January 2024