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ATS2171 · Korean introductory 1
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Korean Studies
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
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
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | First semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE) |
| Clayton | First semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE) |
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quiz/Quizzes | Quiz / Test | 10% | — |
| 2 | Listening Exercise/s | Exercise | 10% | — |
| 3 | Oral test/assessment | Demonstration | 10% | — |
| 4 | In class test/s | Quiz / Test | 10% | — |
| 5 | Oral test/assessment | Demonstration | 15% | — |
| 6 | Written exercise/s | Exercise | 15% | — |
| 7 | Online test | Quiz / Test | 15% | — |
| 8 | In-Class Participation Activity | Exercise | 10% | — |
| 9 | Practice Portfolio | Portfolio | 5% | — |
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prohibitions
- ATS1171 — Korean introductory 1
Learning outcomes
- Participate in simple social conversations in Korean
- Use basic 'survival' Korean for traveling in Korea
- Communicate basic information about themselves and family members
- Read and write simple Korean
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of Korean culture and society, through theoretical frameworks
- Develop a critical awareness of various issues arising in the globalised world, including rapid changes in current and future work places
Workload
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.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 36 hours |
| Workshops | 24 hours |
| Lectures | 12 hours |
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