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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
KORE3015 is designed to elevate students’ language proficiency with nuance and sophistication. Students will gain fluent conversational skills by engaging with a variety of textual and visual materials. The course focuses on an immersive experience in real-life conversations and the interpretation of societal phenomena through Korean cinema. Students will hone their linguistic fluency by engaging in in-depth analysis of films and critical discourses student while deepening their understanding of Korean society and culture. In addition, students will cultivate research skills in order to conduct their own film critiques. By integrating the study of language with the exploration of diverse films, students also enhance their sociocultural understanding of Korea.
Class participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Two in-class presentations (10% each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Mid-term oral test
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Mid-term written test
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final oral presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final written test
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The total workload for the course is 130 hours. Students are required to spend at least 10 hours per week dedicated to this course, both in class and undertaking independent study. Other Information On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Advanced level of Korean. Students with native speaker proficiency (may include cognate languages and dialects) or with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrolment at the most appropriate level. Students who require a proficiency test must review the language proficiency assessment site and contact the CAP Student Centre for appropriate enrolment advice. Relevant past experience includes: - Previous study of the language (both formal and informal, for example but not limited to, at school, or, home, or through online activities, etc.) - Being exposed to the language in childhood via a family member or friend - Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken - The language being spoken in your home (even if you do not speak it yourself) Students who are not sure if they need to undertake a language proficiency assessment should seek advice from the course or language convenor. Students who intentionally misrepresent their language proficiency level may be investigated under the Academic Integrity Rule 2021 as having failed to comply with assessment directions and having sought unfair advantage. This may result in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course. Students are not permitted to enrol in a language course below one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor.
No prescribed texts Preliminary Reading The selection of films may vary. More information about the course materials will be announced on the course website.