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Korean 5 (KORE20005)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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 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 economy and society. They will acquire Sino-Korean idioms, proverbs and newly-coined terms in contemporary Korea. Through class activities, students will be able 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

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:

  • Develop essential language skills and upper-intermediate grammatical structures in Korean
  • Employ intermediate to advanced vocabulary in a wide range of socio-cultural contexts
  • Conduct conversations about personal and business-related topics in formal and informal speech styles
  • Produce written analytic texts and examine rhetorical structures
  • Develop a differentiated understanding of social context to reflect self and others
  • Present major traditional and contemporary cultures and politics of Korea
  • Demonstrate knowledge about the regional diversity and cross-cultural exchanges.

Generic skills

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:

  • 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