Overview
The Major in Advanced 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 students the opportunity to develop as competent users of the Korean language. Students gain intercultural awareness and understanding, develop explicit knowledge … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Korean will provide students 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.
This stream is available to students commencing at Advanced entry level.
Placement Information
Students who wish to enrol in a language course without completing the necessary prerequisites are required to complete an online placement application form before the commencement of the term.
For more information, please see the School Website.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Diploma in Language Studies - Dip Lang Studies3417 - Language Studies
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 48 UOC.
Advanced Language Courses12 Units of Credit:
Contextual Studies Courses12 Units of Credit:
Professional Studies Courses24 Units of Credit:
Language Courses
Enrolment Disclaimer
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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.
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 entry level to Introductory, Intermediate or Advanced courses you cannot commence study until Term 1.
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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