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Korean 5 (KORE20005)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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 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

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of the following:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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

KORE10004 Korean 5 and KORE30003 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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Written work

  • 800 words
Throughout the semester20%

2 x 5 minute oral presentations

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
During the teaching period25%

Take-home assignment - Analytical essay

  • 600 words
Week 815%

2 hour exam

  • 1600 words (equivalent)
During the examination period40%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorSin Ji Jung
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours2 x two-hour seminars per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    sinji.jung@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

Last updated: 31 January 2024