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Overview

The major stream in Korean Studies covers the study of the Korean language and the study of the social, cultural and historical aspects associated with the language. It provides you with the opportunity to develop as a competent user of the Korean language. You will gain intercultural awareness and understanding, … For more content click the Read More button below. Learning Korean will provide you with a privileged form of access to the cultural resources and complex patterns of life in Korea and other countries. Developing competence in Korean will have an important place in promoting relationships and mutual understanding between countries and peoples. There are two main components of Korean Studies. The first is a focus on the acquisition of competence in the Korean language. Acquiring target language competence involves a wide range of knowledge and understanding of sociocultural conventions as well as skills in self-expression, both oral and written, and skills in comprehending other's expression, both oral and written. The second component is the study of aspects of the cultures and societies associated with the Korean language. We draw upon other disciplines in order to inform understanding of Korean culture. These disciplines include linguistic, literary, cultural, historical and social productions. This stream is available to students commencing at Introductory and Intermediate entry levels. Placement Information If you have prior language knowledge you will need to take an online placement evaluation so that we can assess your skills and select an appropriate level of course for you. Information about the evaluation and additional course details can be found on the web at: hal.arts.unsw.edu.au You will not be permitted to enrol in language courses that are too easy for you. If this occurs, you will be requested to change your enrolment. If you are admitted in your first year of study to ARTS2660 or higher on the grounds of ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of degree requirements.

Learning Outcomes

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Articulate a broad body of knowledge about foundational aspects of Korean society, culture and/or the arts
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Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity in order to examine and comprehend the one's own language and culture.
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Collaborate effectively with others.
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
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Identify multidisciplinary concerns and connections in relation to the Korean language and Korea's place in East Asia and beyond
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Demonstrate intercultural responsiveness
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction
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Use the Korean language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to an independent user as articulated in the Common European Framework
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Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 60 UOC.

If you commence at Introductory A level you must complete 60 UOC of the following courses:

  1. Introductory Language Core (12 UOC)
  2. Intermediate Language Core (12 UOC)
  3. Advanced Language Core (12 UOC)
  4. Capstone Course (6 UOC)
  5. Contextual Studies Courses (18 UOC)

If you commence at Introductory Korean B, you must go on to complete Advanced Korean B. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 30 UOC including the Capstone course and 24 UOC in Contextual Studies courses.

If you commence at Intermediate A level you must complete 60 UOC of the following courses:

  1. Intermediate Language Core (12 UOC)
  2. Advanced Language Core (12 UOC)
  3. Capstone Course (6 UOC)
  4. Contextual and Professional Studies Courses (30 UOC including at least 12 UOC in Contextual Studies)

If you commence at Intermediate Korean B, you must go on to complete Advanced Korean B. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 42 UOC including the Capstone Course, at least 12 UOC in Contextual Studies courses, and at least 12 UOC in Professional Studies courses. The balance of courses can be either Contextual or Professional Studies courses.

Introductory Language Core Courses

Intermediate Language Core Courses

Advanced Language Core Courses

Capstone Course

Korean Contextual Studies Courses

Korean Professional Studies Courses

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Additional Information

Language Studies for Commencing Mid-Year Students

If your language skills are assessed as Level A in Introductory, Intermediate or Advanced you cannot commence study until Term 1.

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