Level 3 Korean
13KOR Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs H. Jeen.
Entry CriteriaEntry into Level 3 Korean Studies requires successful completion of Level 2 Korean.
Students taking 13KOR must not take 13NKO as there are mutual internal and external standards.
Level 3 Korean Studies
Students will extend their spoken, interaction, and listening skills in Korean and they will be able to read and write extended texts on unfamiliar matters beyond their immediate context.
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. You should select 13NKO (Year 13 Korean for Native Speakers) which is a course designed for background speakers and native speakers to help improve and maintain their Korean language and cultural competency.
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 (3 credits): Three 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.
Topics:
- Education and employment
- Media and entertainment
- Health and environment
Learning Areas:
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.
$22 course fee