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 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 9 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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
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. You will be introduced to contemporary Korean, with special emphasis on spoken usage for everyday situations. You will also be introduced to a general overview and understanding of modern Korean history, culture and society.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz/QuizzesQuiz / Test10%
- Listening Exercise/sExercise10%
- Oral test/assessmentDemonstration10%
- In class test/sQuiz / Test10%
- Oral test/assessmentDemonstration15%
- Written exercise/sExercise15%
- Online testQuiz / Test15%
- In-Class Participation ActivityExercise10%
- Practice PortfolioPortfolio5%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Participate in simple social conversations in Korean
- 2
Use basic 'survival' Korean for traveling in Korea
- 3
Communicate basic information about themselves and family members
- 4
Read and write simple Korean
- 5
Demonstrate a basic understanding of Korean culture and society, through theoretical frameworks
- 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
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 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 you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
There are required texts for this unit. Required texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore (https://www.monash.edu/retail/books-and-merchandise-store/Textbooks) and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Andy Jackson
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr JooYeoul Ryu
- Professor Andy Jackson
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 2026, ATS2171 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ATS2171?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2171 have an exam?
No. ATS2171 has 9 assessment tasks and no exam.