Korean 4 (KORE10004)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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This subject is designed for students who have successfully completed Korean 3 or passed an equivalent level test. Students develop their ability to communicate in Korean and engage in discussion to express understanding of Korea with key themes such as history, economic development, career and gender issues. Students’ knowledge and ability to use linguistic and cultural resources are expanded by reading articles from newspapers, watching various media sources, producing short critical essays, and participating in informal and formal discussion.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Utilise intermediate grammatical structures appropriately to future and past situations
  • Deploy intermediate vocabulary relating to Korea's history, politics, business, career and gender issues
  • Conduct conversations about their goals, life planning and ideas in relation to current affairs at an intermediate level
  • Produce analytical written texts about key societal issues at an intermediate level
  • Have developed a differentiated and informed understanding of their relationship to others and of cross-cultural exchange
  • Understand and deploy key Korean cultural traditions and practices
  • Apprehend the interaction of language and identity and appreciate regional and cultural diversity

Generic skills

  • Process, organise and integrate information using analytical skills and learning strategies
  • Communicate ideas effectively in written and oral formats
  • Work collaboratively and productively in groups to meet shared goals
  • Engage confidently in self-directed study and research
  • Operate effectively in transcultural and diverse environments
  • Plan work, use time effectively and manage small projects
  • Effectively use information from diverse sources

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
KORE10003 Korean 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR

Equivalent

OR

All students enrolling in Korean for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at the link below. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel. Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.

It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.

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Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Equivalent to passing Korean 3, lower-intermediate level.

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: 14 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Written and oral work

  • 700 words (equivalent)
Throughout the semester15%

Mid-Semester test

  • 1000 words
Week 725%

Take-home assignment

  • 500 words
Week 1215%

Oral examination

  • 800 words (equivalent)
During the examination period20%

Final written test

  • 1000 words
During the examination period25%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance of all classes. During 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. (Some assessment tasks may be treated differently and these will be highlighted by the Subject Coordinator in the LMS). 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: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorNicola Fraschini
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 48 hours: 2-hour seminar, twice weekly.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    nicola.fraschini@unimelb.edu.au

     

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025