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Korean 1 (KORE10001)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject is designed for students with no Korean language background. Students will develop essential Korean language skills in order to be able to engage in basic social conversation. The subject will introduce the Korean writing system, Hangeul, and Korean romanisation. Students will also develop inter-personal skills and business manners in contemporary Korea. In addition, they will develop intercultural understanding of traditions, names, honorifics, rituals and societal conversation in everyday practice and the media.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • Read and write Hangeul
  • Comprehend basic Korean language
  • Construct simple sentences to engage in casual conversation
  • Understand basic rules in social and business conversation in Korean

Generic skills

  • Acquired basic written and spoken communication skills in Korean

Last updated: 8 January 2025