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
Further develops the basic proficiency in Korean necessary to communicate in limited situations. Uses a range of exercises and activities to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Introduces distinctive aspects of contemporary Korean culture related to language-use situations.
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
An introduction to Korean society and culture, focusing on the development of the nation. The course covers the colonial legacy, national division, and cultural, social, economic and political changes in the two Koreas. No knowledge of Korean language required.
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 covering more advanced grammar points and their usage. Further develops communicative use of Korean in a wide range of everyday situations.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 200
Restriction: KOREAN 250. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Korea through TV Drama and Film
Examines some of the cultural, social and political issues of contemporary South Korea through a selection of popular TV dramas and films.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Asian Studies, Chinese, Japanese or Korean, or 15 points at Stage I in Media and Screen Studies and 30 points passed
Restriction: ASIAN 202, KOREAN 305
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: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
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: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
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
Korea through TV Drama and Film
Examines some of the cultural, social and political issues of contemporary South Korea through a selection of popular TV dramas and films.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies, Chinese, Japanese or Korean or 30 points at Stage II in Media, Film and Television
Restriction: ASIAN 202, KOREAN 205
Korean Study Abroad 3A
Refer to the entry for Language Study Abroad.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
Korean Study Abroad 3B
Refer to the entry for Language Study Abroad.
Prerequisite: KOREAN 377 and approval of Academic Head or nominee