KORE1001

KORE1001: Korean Beginners 2

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About this Unit

This unit builds on the learning outcomes of Korean Beginners 1. Focusing on a supportive and scaffolded approach to language learning, this unit will build on the basic written and spoken Korean communication skills achieved through the successful completion of Korean Beginners 1. On successful completion of this unit students will be able to extend their knowledge of the basic communication skills required when travelling or working in Korea. Through readings and classroom exercises, students will also be introduced to polite formal language registers required in the Korean workplace and learn further key grammatical structures while learning about Korean education system, workplace cultures food cultures to contextualise their language learning. On successful completion of Korean Beginners 1 and 2, students will reach a level of competency equivalent to the National Institute of Korean Language’s Standard Curriculum for Korean Language TOPIK-I Level 2 lower level proficiency. The study of Korean language and culture is highly recommended for students planning on a career in engineering, science, commerce, international relations, creative arts or teaching. Competence in an Asian language gives a competitive advantage in the labour market. This unit is designed for beginners with limited prior knowledge of the Korean language. It is not suitable for native Korean speakers, but may suit heritage learners with limited Korean language competency. Students with existing Korean language competency should contact the unit coordinator for a placement test to ascertain their current language proficiency.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours3 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (1081)

Field of Education091515 Eastern Asian Languages

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Tuition Pattern

Lecture1 x 1 hour weekly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

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KORE1000v1Korean Beginners 1

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