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Korean 6 (KORE10006)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Korean 6 is suitable for students who have successfully completed Korean 5 or who possess an equivalent level of Korean language proficiency. This subject prepares students to engage in formal and informal settings in Korean. It trains students to communicate on a wide range of topics in history and society. Students will refine their communication skills on discipline-specific vocabulary and functionality. Students will also broaden the grammatical understanding of Sino-Korean idioms and technical terminology for academic performance. Through class activities, students will learn to use various forms of multimedia and field-specific texts to grasp the specialisation of language function. 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:

  • Acquire essential language skills and advanced grammatical structures in Korean
  • Understand more advanced vocabulary including abstract concept and ideas
  • Have conversations about academic topics and in formal and informal speech styles
  • Produce written texts examining various Korean rhetorical structures
  • Develop an extended view on history, knowledge and technology of Korea
  • Develop an understanding of traditional and contemporary cultures and society of Korea
  • Develop knowledge about the cultural diversity and cross-cultural exchange.

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
  • Demonstrate engagement in self-directed study and research
  • Use efficient time management and project management skills
  • Show attention to detail through assignments and presentations.

Last updated: 31 January 2024