UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ATS2171 Korean introductory 1

Faculty of Arts

ATS2171 Korean introductory 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1
Clayton
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ATS2171

Prohibitions

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

After ATS2171

1 unit list ATS2171 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: Students enrolled in Arts courses are prohibited from taking this unit. In addition, students enrolled in this unit are prohibited from taking ATS1171

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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 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semester (Fully flex)ClaytonFlexible

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

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. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Lucien Brown
Unit Coordinators
Dr Lucien Brown

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS2171?

ATS2171 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after ATS2171?

ATS2171 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2172.

When is ATS2171 offered?

In 2020, ATS2171 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS2171?

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

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Korean Studies
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available