Major Overview
- Description
The Korean Studies major provides students with high-quality learning opportunities and an outstanding student experience in learning Korean. With the rapid economic development of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), and its position as the third biggest trading partner for Western Australia, Korean Studies is an increasingly important area of study. Korean Studies equips students with solid language skills and a broad in-depth knowledge of Korea, its society and people. Students will graduate with an in-depth understanding of the increasingly globalising world, as well as a versatile portfolio of skills and aptitudes which enhance employability.
Students should be aware that this major does not provide a pathway to an Honours.- Outcomes
Students are able to:
- demonstrate a good written and spoken linguistic competence in the Korean language
- understand how culturally specific social structures affect interpersonal communication, and determine how to apply this knowledge to their own interactions in a culturally sensitive manner
- identify key ethical, philosophical and social characteristics of Korean culture, society and history, and apply this knowledge in the context of future employment or postgraduate study
- engage effectively in the key debates on Korean history, society and culture in a professional manner and produce coherent and well-argued written work
- demonstrate competence in a set of transferable skills, including (but not limited to) digital literacy, information management, group working, research skills and critical thinking, as well as an ability to manage and take responsibility for their own learning processes with minimum guidance
- apply their country-specific knowledge in the context of their second major (if applicable).
- Broadening guidelines
All students studying towards a Bachelor's Degree at UWA are required to Broaden their studies by completing a minimum of four units (24 points) of study outside their degree specific major. Broadening is your opportunity to explore other areas of interest, investigate new disciplines and knowledge paradigms and to shape your degree to suit your own aspirations and interests. Many of you will be able to undertake more than this minimum amount of broadening study and we encourage you to do so if this suits your aspirations. Over the next few months you will find here some broadening suggestions related to your degree-specific major. While we know that many students value guidance of this sort, these are only suggestions and students should not lose sight of the opportunity to explore that is afforded by your Broadening Choices. Advice can also be sought from your Allocated Student Advising Office.
- Courses
Korean Studies can be taken as a degree-specific major in the following degree courses:
Example Study Plan
See study plans for more information.
Units
Key to availability of units:
- S1
- Semester 1
- S2
- Semester 2
Level 1
Degree-specific major units
Take all units (12 points):
Level 2
Degree-specific major units
Take all units (18 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | KORE2403 | Korean 3 |
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| S2 | KORE2404 | Korean 4 |
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| S1 | KORE2811 | Korean Culture from Koryo to K-pop |
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Level 3
Degree-specific major units
Take all units (18 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | ASIA3006 | Contemporary Korean Society |
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| S1 | KORE3405 | Korean 5 |
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| S2 | KORE3406 | Korean 6 |
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