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Courses - Faculty of Arts
Korean
Stage I
Korean for Beginners 1
Basic written and spoken skills in modern Korean. Through the practice of listening to and reading basic Korean sentences, fundamental grammar and vocabulary are taught so that students will be able to carry out basic conversation and comprehend simple Korean texts.
Restriction: KOREAN 100, 250. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Korean for Beginners 2
A continuation of KOREAN 110.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 110
Restriction: KOREAN 100, 250. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Korean Society and Culture
As a means to understand Korean society and culture better, Korean ‘ways' will be examined and also compared with Chinese and Japanese ‘ways'. Taught in English.
Stage II
Intermediate Korean 1
Aims to expand students' proficiency in Korean by introducing further points of grammar and their usage. This course serves as the base for oral and written language skills at an intermediate level.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 100 or 111
Restriction: KOREAN 250. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Intermediate Korean 2
A continuation of KOREAN 200.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 200
Restriction: KOREAN 250. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Traditional and Modern Korean Literature
A survey in English of Korean literature from its beginning in myths to contemporary fiction. Particular attention will be given to the social and historical context of the selected texts. Genres covered include oral literature, literature in Chinese, classical and modern poetry and prose. Taught in English.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 120, ASIAN 100
Restriction: 235.303
Korean for Heritage Speakers
Aims to enhance written skills in modern Korean for students with native speaker background. Emphasis will be placed on the comprehension of a wide range of issues in Korean society.
Prerequisite: School approval required
Restriction: KOREAN 110, 111, 200, 201, 300, 301. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Korean Study Abroad 2A
Refer to the entry for Language Study Abroad.
Prerequisite: School approval required
Korean Study Abroad 2B
Refer to the entry for Language Study Abroad.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 277 and School approval required
Stage III
Advanced Korean 1
Korean grammar at an advanced level. A continuation of KOREAN 201.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 201
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Advanced Korean 2
Designed to emphasise comprehension and composition of Korean texts.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 300
Korean Study Abroad 3A
Refer to the entry for Language Study Abroad.
Prerequisite: School approval required
Korean Study Abroad 3B
Refer to the entry for Language Study Abroad.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 377 and School approval required
Postgraduate Courses
Advanced Language Acquisition 1
Advanced modern Korean language acquisition with emphasis on written language skills. Authentic material covering daily life, history, geography, literature and economy will be used.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 301 or 378 or equivalent
Advanced Language Acquisition 2
A continuation of KOREAN 700 with particular emphasis on comprehension, conversation, discussion and presentation.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 700 or equivalent
Advanced Translation Practice
Practical training in translation between Korean and English. Text categories include general, commercial, legal, and technical materials.
Restriction: KOREAN 710
