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NOTE: This area of study has been updated - please refer to the Undergraduate handbook change register for details. All areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Arts component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionThe Korean studies program is designed for students who wish to acquire Korean language skills and understand Korean culture and society. The units offered are useful to students who aspire to a professional career in business or government, communication, education and other fields. Korean language teaching incorporates interactive and online resources to enhance learning and bring Korean culture to the classroom. Introducing Hangul, a phonetic writing system, enables students to type in Korean from the beginner level. Higher-level students are strongly encouraged to engage in online discussions in Korean. Korean language can be studied from beginners to advanced level. The focus is on enabling students to communicate in Korean in a broad range of situations, and the use of Korean in various genre areas such as business, journalism, science, law and tourism. Socio-cultural aspects in these areas are also explored. Students may complete a major sequence and honours in Korean studies. A minor sequence in Korean studies is also available, combining units offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics with units offered by other schools. Combined honours may be taken in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics and another discipline. Placement tests are required for those students who intend to enrol in the higher level. The Korean language program will conduct the test. Korean Studies has four entry points depending on the student's proficiency in Korean. The Korean language program will conduct a placement test for those students who intend to enrol above Entry point 1. Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolmentThe Korean program convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the program convenor. Non-Arts studentsIn some non-Arts courses students are able to take Arts electives and count them towards their course. Students who decide that they want to study a language as part of their non-Arts course should discuss with their home faculty:
Note: Because some students will be unable to study language as first-year level units, the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics have created second-year level codes to enable non-Arts students to complete the equivalent of a first-year sequence in their chosen language. Students wishing to enrol in these units must discuss any future enrolment with the relevant language program before enrolling. Language Study Abroad programAll students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Language Study Abroad program in Korea. Korean studies has exchange agreements with three prominent universities (Korea University, Seoul National University and Yonsei University). While each exchange has its own features, collectively they provide a wide range of opportunities for students to study in Korea. Students can choose to study in-country units in semesters one or two. For detailed information contact the Korean studies program via http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/korean/index.php The credit arrangements vary and need to be clearly verified with the coordinator before a student can be assured of receiving credit. Grants for study may be available through Monash Abroad, to whom applications should be addressed. Third and fourth-year students may also apply for a Korean Government scholarship. Note: Depending on the teaching institution, Korean study abroad units may be CSP-liable or only available on a fee-paying basis. UnitsMajor sequences - choosing the right entry pointStudents wishing to undertake Korean have the option of starting in one of four entry points. Placement tests are required for all but entry point 1. The following sequences are provided as guides only. There are several ways to structure a Korean major, however if a student wishes to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking study abroad units or because language acquisition results allow, they must consult with the language program before enrolling. Basic major sequencesBasic Korean major, entry point 1For students with no prior knowledge of Korean.
Basic Korean major, entry point 2For students who have completed the second language stream of VCE Korean or its equivalent - placement test necessary. Students wishing to complete a major commencing at this level require program permission.
Advanced major sequencesAdvanced Korean major, entry point 3For students who have completed the first language stream of VCE Korean or its equivalent - placement test necessary. Students wishing to complete a major commencing at this level require program permission.
Advanced Korean major, entry point 4For students who have completed a part of their schooling in the Korean educational system, or its equivalent - placement test necessary. Students wishing to complete a major commencing at this level require program permission.
Language Study Abroad units
Language elective unitsElectives from other disciplines with substantial Korean studies content may be approved by the Korean program convenor. Relevant CoursesDiplomasBachelorsSingle degrees
Double degrees
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