Korean Studies - KOREF23573
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3573 - Commerce / Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Minor)
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Stream Outline
This stream structure is for the following students:
• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Business, and Bachelor of Media students commencing from 2016
• Bachelor of International Studies students commencing from 2017
The minor 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, develop explicit knowledge of language, and gain knowledge of the social, cultural and historical background of Korean-speaking people. The Korean language plays a key role in expressing the cultures and identities of the places in which it is spoken.
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.
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.
• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Business, and Bachelor of Media students commencing from 2016
• Bachelor of International Studies students commencing from 2017
The minor 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, develop explicit knowledge of language, and gain knowledge of the social, cultural and historical background of Korean-speaking people. The Korean language plays a key role in expressing the cultures and identities of the places in which it is spoken.
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.
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.
Stream Learning Outcomes
You should achieve the following learning outcomes upon the successful completion of the stream:
- Use the Korean language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to a basic user as articulated in the Common European Framework
- Recognise foundational aspects of Korean society, culture and/or the arts
- Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity
Stream Structure
If you wish to gain a minor stream in Korean Studies you must complete 24 units of credit in approved courses.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Introductory Korean B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses (taught in English) or language courses.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Intermediate Korean B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses (taught in English) or language courses.
Note: If you have achieved a higher level of study in a language course, you are not permitted to study a lower level language course.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Introductory Korean B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses (taught in English) or language courses.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Intermediate Korean B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses (taught in English) or language courses.
Note: If you have achieved a higher level of study in a language course, you are not permitted to study a lower level language course.
Introductory Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS1660 Introductory Korean A (6 UOC)
- ARTS1661 Introductory Korean B (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete 12 UOC from the following:
- ARTS2660 Intermediate Korean A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2661 Intermediate Korean B (6 UOC)
- Korean Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English)
Intermediate Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS2660 Intermediate Korean A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2661 Intermediate Korean B (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete 12 UOC from the following:
- ARTS3660 Advanced Korean A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3661 Advanced Korean B (6 UOC)
- Korean Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English)
Korean Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS2663 Korea and Japan (6 UOC)
The following courses from other subject areas can also be counted towards the Korean Studies minor stream:
- ARTS2211 East Asia (6 UOC)
- ARTS3640 Japan and Korea (6 UOC)
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