Level 2 Korean

Level 2 Korean Studies

Y12 Korean Studies is designed for students who have completed Y11 Korean Studies or who have a good knowledge of the Korean language and culture. Students will improve their spoken, interaction, and listening skills in Korean and they will be able to read and write texts on familiar matters. The Korean culture will be compared and contrasted with students’ cultural backgrounds.

Common Q&A 

Q: I am Korean, but my Korean is not good and I want to take this subject to improve my Korean. Can I take this course?

A: No. 11KOR or 12KOR does not fit your purpose. Instead, you should take 13NKO (Year 13 Korean for Native Speakers) in Year 13 which is a course designed for background speakers and native speakers to help improve and maintain their Korean language and cultural competency. 

Q: I didn't take Korean in Year 11 but I have done some self-studies and want to take 12KOR. Can I still take 12KOR?

A: You will need to request an exemption and see Mrs Jeen. 

Q: What do the assessments look like for this course?

A: You have two internal assessments and two external assessments.

• Internal writing assessment (5 credits): Two short pieces of writing in Korean with resources to be completed over the year in class. 
• Internal speaking assessment (4 credits): Two minute speech presentation in Korean. 
• External listening exam (5 credits): Listen to three passages in Korean and answer the questions in English. This takes place at the end of the year. 
• External reading exam (5 credits): Read three texts in Korean answer the questions in English. This takes place at the end of the year.

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