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KORS-MAJ · Major · 48 credit points

Korean studies

Available in Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts

Rules for completing this course

No more than 12 credit points at Level 1 may be credited to the major and at least 18 credit points must be at Level 3. Six language units (36 credit points) must be completed. Note: With permission, you can take language study overseas units in place of some level 2 and 3 language and elective units.

Entry point 1 - Introductory

48 cp

If you have no knowledge of Korean you must complete the following units

Level 1 gateway units

12 cp

You must complete the following units

Level 2 cornerstone units

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

  • ATS2160Korea: Language, people and culture6 cp
  • ATS2274Languages, cultures and interaction in Asia6 cp
  • ATS2941Asia's underside: Violence, crime and protest6 cp

Level 3 capstone units

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

  • ATS3156Popular culture in North and South Korea: K-Culture to the world6 cp
  • ATS3947The making of a modern Korea: History and development6 cp

Level 2 and 3 language units

24 cp

You must complete the following units

Entry point 2 - Intermediate

48 cp

If you have a basic Korean proficiency equivalent to Korean introductory 2 you must complete the following units

Level 2 language units

12 cp

You must complete the following units

Level 2 cornerstone units

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

  • ATS2160Korea: Language, people and culture6 cp
  • ATS2274Languages, cultures and interaction in Asia6 cp
  • ATS2941Asia's underside: Violence, crime and protest6 cp

Level 3 capstone units

12 cp

You must complete the following units

  • ATS3156Popular culture in North and South Korea: K-Culture to the world6 cp
  • ATS3947The making of a modern Korea: History and development6 cp

Level 3 language units

18 cp

You must complete the following units

  • ATS3175Korean proficient 16 cp
  • ATS3176Korean proficient 26 cp
  • ATS3805Understanding contemporary Korean society and culture through literature and media6 cp

Entry point 3 - Proficient

48 cp

If you have an upper-intermediate proficiency in Korean equivalent to completion of Korean intermediate 2 you must complete the following units

Level 2 cornerstone units

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

  • ATS2160Korea: Language, people and culture6 cp
  • ATS2274Languages, cultures and interaction in Asia6 cp
  • ATS2941Asia's underside: Violence, crime and protest6 cp

Level 3 capstone units

12 cp

You must complete the following units

  • ATS3156Popular culture in North and South Korea: K-Culture to the world6 cp
  • ATS3947The making of a modern Korea: History and development6 cp

Language units

18 cp

You must complete 18 credit points from the following units

  • ATS3175Korean proficient 16 cp
  • ATS3176Korean proficient 26 cp
  • ATS3805Understanding contemporary Korean society and culture through literature and media6 cp
  • ATS3946Asian languages advanced: Transnational intersections6 cp

Level 2 and 3 elective units

12 cp

You must complete 12 credit points selecting from the following units and/or from any cornerstone units not already taken.

  • ATS3083Translating across cultures6 cp
  • ATS2671Managing intercultural communication6 cp
  • ATS2941Asia's underside: Violence, crime and protest6 cp
  • ATS3064Intercultural skills for global leaders6 cp
  • ATS3089Social institutions and power in Asia6 cp
  • ATS3156Popular culture in North and South Korea: K-Culture to the world6 cp
  • ATS3222Developing research literacy6 cp
  • ATS3805Understanding contemporary Korean society and culture through literature and media6 cp
  • ATS3816Language learning and multilingualism6 cp
  • ATS3935Professional practice6 cp

Entry point 4 - Advanced speakers

48 cp

If you have advanced competence in Korean equivalent to completion of Korean proficient 2 or higher you must complete the following units

Level 2 cornerstone units

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

  • ATS2160Korea: Language, people and culture6 cp
  • ATS2274Languages, cultures and interaction in Asia6 cp
  • ATS2941Asia's underside: Violence, crime and protest6 cp

Level 3 capstone units

12 cp

You must complete the following units

  • ATS3156Popular culture in North and South Korea: K-Culture to the world6 cp
  • ATS3947The making of a modern Korea: History and development6 cp

Level 3 language units

12 cp

You must complete the following units

  • ATS3805Understanding contemporary Korean society and culture through literature and media6 cp
  • ATS3946Asian languages advanced: Transnational intersections6 cp

Level 2 and 3 elective units

18 cp

You must complete 18 credit points selecting from the following units and/or from any cornerstone units not already taken, with at least 6 credit points at Level 3. Note: Electives from other areas of study with substantial Korean studies content may be approved by the Korean program convenor.

  • ATS2671Managing intercultural communication6 cp
  • ATS2941Asia's underside: Violence, crime and protest6 cp
  • ATS3064Intercultural skills for global leaders6 cp
  • ATS3083Translating across cultures6 cp
  • ATS3089Social institutions and power in Asia6 cp
  • ATS3156Popular culture in North and South Korea: K-Culture to the world6 cp
  • ATS3222Developing research literacy6 cp
  • ATS3805Understanding contemporary Korean society and culture through literature and media6 cp
  • ATS3816Language learning and multilingualism6 cp
  • ATS3935Professional practice6 cp

Source: 2027 handbook entry