Topics in Korean Studies (KORE40005)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject involves a series of seminar presentations and discussions on a topic or topics of contemporary or special interest. Topics will vary from year to year, depending on current events and the interests of the particular cohort of students. Where appropriate, visiting scholars will participate as guest lecturers. Some of the seminars in any given year will be conducted in Korean.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Recognise current developments in the Korean society and in the discipline of Korean Studies.
- Debate and discuss key issues in Korean Studies.
- Communicate knowledge related to the field of Korean Studies clearly and economically in both oral and written form.
Generic skills
Students who complete the subject should gain skills in:
- Research skills
- Critical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Self-awareness
- Communication skills
- Time management
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the BH-ARTS Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours), GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Literature review
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Short essay (draft)
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Final essay
| During the examination period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of seminars in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. | Throughout the teaching period | N/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 semester | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Nicola Fraschini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: a 2-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Korean Studies Specialisation (formal) Korean Studies
Last updated: 4 March 2025