Korean

Korean for Beginners 1

Basic written and spoken skills in modern Korean. Through the practice of listening to and reading basic Korean sentences, fundamental grammar and vocabulary are taught so that students will be able to carry out basic conversation and comprehend simple Korean texts.

Restriction: KOREAN 100, 250. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

Korean for Beginners 2

Further develops the basic proficiency in Korean necessary to communicate in limited situations. Uses a range of exercises and activities to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Introduces distinctive aspects of contemporary Korean culture related to language-use situations.

Prerequisite: KOREAN 110

Restriction: KOREAN 100, 250. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

Korean Society and Culture

An introduction to Korean society and culture, focusing on the development of the nation. The course covers the colonial legacy, national division, and cultural, social, economic and political changes in the two Koreas. No knowledge of Korean language required.

Intermediate Korean 1

Aims to expand students' proficiency in Korean by introducing further points of grammar and their usage. This course serves as the base for oral and written language skills at an intermediate level.

Prerequisite: KOREAN 100 or 111

Restriction: KOREAN 250. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

Intermediate Korean 2

A continuation of KOREAN 200 covering more advanced grammar points and their usage. Further develops communicative use of Korean in a wide range of everyday situations.

Prerequisite: KOREAN 200

Restriction: KOREAN 250. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

Special Topic: Korean Pop Culture: Digital and Global

Examines the multifaceted growth of Korean Pop Culture, with a focus on the nation’s pop music industry. In the new millennium, the rise of Korean Pop Culture has become one of the most distinctive global media phenomena. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of Korean Pop Culture, emphasizing its conjunction with digital communication technologies and global media platforms.

Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Asian Studies, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean

Korea through TV Drama and Film

Examines some of the cultural, social and political issues of contemporary South Korea through a selection of popular TV dramas and films.

Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Asian Studies, Chinese, Japanese or Korean, or 15 points at Stage I in Media and Screen Studies and 30 points passed

Restriction: ASIAN 202, KOREAN 305

Korean for Heritage Speakers

Aims to enhance written skills in modern Korean for students with native speaker background. Emphasis will be placed on the comprehension of a wide range of issues in Korean society.

Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

Restriction: KOREAN 110, 111, 200, 201, 300, 301. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

Korean Study Abroad 2A

Refer to the entry for Language Study Abroad.

Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

Korean Study Abroad 2B

Refer to the entry for Language Study Abroad.

Prerequisite: KOREAN 277 and approval of Academic Head or nominee

Advanced Korean 1

Korean grammar at an advanced level. A continuation of KOREAN 201.

Prerequisite: KOREAN 201

Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

Advanced Korean 2

Designed to emphasise comprehension and composition of Korean texts.

Prerequisite: KOREAN 300

Korea through TV Drama and Film

Examines some of the cultural, social and political issues of contemporary South Korea through a selection of popular TV dramas and films.

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies, Chinese, Japanese or Korean or Media and Screen Studies

Restriction: ASIAN 202, KOREAN 205

Special Topic

Korean Study Abroad 3A

Refer to the entry for Language Study Abroad.

Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

Korean Study Abroad 3B

Refer to the entry for Language Study Abroad.

Prerequisite: KOREAN 377 and approval of Academic Head or nominee

Korean Study Abroad 3C

Formal language study at an approved overseas institution where the language of instruction is Korean. May include supplementary study at the University of Auckland.

Prerequisite: KOREAN 301 or 377 or 378 and approval by Academic Head or nominee