UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

ATS1171 Korean introductory 1

Faculty of Arts

ATS1171 Korean introductory 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 4 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 1
Caulfield, Clayton
Assessment
No exam
8 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ATS1171

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After ATS1171

1 unit list ATS1171 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: Students are not permitted to take classes that are below their language proficiency level.

Equivalent units

The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.

Overview

This unit is designed for students with no or little knowledge of the Korean language to build a foundation in their basic knowledge of the Korean language and culture. Students will be introduced to contemporary Korean, with special emphasis on spoken usage for everyday situations. Students will also be introduced to a general overview and understanding of modern Korean history, culture and society.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Quiz/QuizzesOther
    10%
  • Listening Exercise/sAssignment
    10%
  • Oral test/assessmentPresentation
    13%
  • In class test/sIn class test
    8%
  • Oral test/assessmentPresentation
    12%
  • Written exercise/sAssignment
    20%
  • Online testOther
    12%
  • Participation
    15%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Participate in simple social conversations in Korean

  2. 2

    Use basic 'survival' Korean for traveling in Korea

  3. 3

    Communicate basic information about themselves and family members

  4. 4

    Read and write simple Korean

  5. 5

    Demonstrate a basic understanding of Korean culture and society, through theoretical frameworks

  6. 6

    Develop a critical awareness of various issues arising in the globalised world, including rapid changes in current and future work places

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials36 hours
  • Lectures12 hours
  • Workshops12 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities. 

Where it fits

ATS1171 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Andy Jackson
Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Andy Jackson

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS1171?

ATS1171 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after ATS1171?

ATS1171 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS1172. Those lead on to 4 units in all.

When is ATS1171 offered?

In 2024, ATS1171 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Clayton.

How much work is ATS1171?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS1171 have an exam?

No. ATS1171 has 8 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS1171?

ATS1171 is part of Global Asia and Korean studies.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Korean Studies
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Available