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Korean 6 (KORE20006)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 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 settings in Korean. It trains students to communicate on a wide range of topics in history, society and technology. Students will refine their communication skills on discipline-specific vocabulary and functionality. Students will also broaden the grammatical understanding and applications of Hanja, Sino-Korean idioms and technical terminology for academic performance. Through class activities, students will employ various forms of multimedia and field-specific texts to grasp the specialisation of language function and practical translation. 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:

  • Demonstrate essential language skills and advanced grammatical structures in Korean
  • Employ advanced vocabulary including abstract concept and ideas
  • Conduct conversations about academic topics and in formal and informal speech styles
  • Produce written analytic texts examining various Korean rhetorical structures
  • Develop an extended view on history, knowledge and technology of Korea
  • Present key traditional and contemporary cultures and social issues of Korea
  • Demonstrate knowledge about the regional diversity and cross-cultural exchange.

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