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ATS2173 · Korean intermediate 1

Official Handbook

2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Korean Studies

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

This unit is designed to help you expand on the foundation they have built from your gateway units by providing a deeper understanding of Korean language, culture and society in comparison with your own language, culture and society. Furthermore, this unit will focus on teaching effective communication strategies that will assist you in bridging communication gaps arising from differences in language and culture.

Areas of study: Korean studies

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
ClaytonFirst semesterTeaching 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.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Listening Exercise/sExercise4%
2Online testQuiz / Test20%
3Reading Exercise/sExercise4%
4Oral test/assessmentDemonstration30%
5Written exercise/sExercise15%
6Quiz/QuizzesQuiz / Test10%
7In class test/sQuiz / Test7%
8PortfolioPortfolio10%

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

prerequisite

Learning outcomes

  1. Speak and comprehend enough Korean to communicate in everyday social situations;
  2. Write a personal letter on simple everyday topics or a simple report on an everyday event;
  3. Understand modern Korean history and major social issues in Korea in comparison with their own.

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.

ActivityDuration
Tutorials24 hours
Lectures12 hours

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