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Overview

This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023. The Korean Studies major specialisation at UNSW 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 … 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 studies. This specialisation is available to students commencing at Introductory and Intermediate entry levels.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Articulate disciplinary and cross-disciplinary practices relevant to the study of Korea.
  • Scholars
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Articulate a broad and coherent body of knowledge about foundational aspects of Korean societies, cultures, histories, and/or the arts from local, national and international perspectives.
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry into Korean societies, cultures, histories, and/or the arts.
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4.
Collaborate effectively with others and engage sensitively with diverse cultural perspectives on Korea.
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
5.
Communicate and debate complex ideas on Korea in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
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  • Professionals
6.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction to continuously acquire knowledge and skills in relation to Korea.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
7.
Use the Korean language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to an independent user as articulated in the Common European Framework.
  • Global citizens
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Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives on Korea in order to engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice, civic life and/or scholarship.
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
  • Global citizens

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
Diploma in Language Studies - Dip Lang Studies3417 - Language Studies
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)

Specialisation Structure

You must complete 48 UOC.

If you commence at Introductory Level, you must complete 48 UOC of the following courses:

  1. Introductory Language Core (12 UOC)
  2. Intermediate Language Core (12 UOC)
  3. Advanced Language Core (12 UOC)
  4. Contextual Studies Courses (12 UOC)

If you commence at Korean 2, you must go on to complete Korean 6. In order to have the required 48 UOC for the major you must complete a further 6 UOC in a Contextual Studies course or Professional Language Elective.

If you commence at Intermediate Level, you must complete 48 UOC of the following courses:

  1. Intermediate Language Core (12 UOC)
  2. Advanced Language Core (12 UOC)
  3. Contextual Studies Courses (12 UOC)
  4. Contextual Studies Courses or Professional Language Elective Courses (12 UOC)

If you commence at Korean 4, you must go on to complete Korean 6 and an additional 6 UOC in a Professional Language Elective.

Introductory Language Core Courses

Intermediate Language Core Courses

Advanced Language Core Courses

Contextual Studies Courses

Professional Language Elective 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

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: School of Humanities and Languages - Language Placements

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.

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