KOR4990

Language study abroad program

Young-a Cho

24 points * Semester 1 or as required-Prerequisites: A pass in the relevant language at level 3: KOR3310/KOR3320 or KOR3410/KOR3420

Objectives On successful completion of KOR4990, students will be able to acquire social, academic and vocational proficiency in the Korean language including an in depth knowledge of Korean grammar and vocabulary to control complex sentence constructions; the ability to comprehend most varieties and registers of language encountered in social, academic and vocational life; the ability to read accurately different forms of texts include a variety of literary texts, editorials, journal articles and technical material in a professional field; the ability to listen and speak with sufficient accuracy to participate in formal and informal conversations on social, professional and abstract topics; the ability to write about the topics relating to the student's special field of competence with substantial precision and in detail.

Synopsis An approved intensive-mode or semester-length subject at an institution in Korea. Placement arrangement will be made through the department.

Assessment Exams and other assessment carried out at Korean university language school: 80%. Students will be required to bring back all written work for assessment. Two written pieces (1000 words each) in Korean on aspects of the research topic: 20%.

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