922-096 Swinburne-HAK308:Read.Korean Newspapers

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

HAK 211 Intermediate Korean 2B (formerly AK 211 Written Korean 2B and AK 212 Spoken Korean 2B) or HAK 216 Advanced Korean 2B (formerly AK 216 Advanced Written Korean 2B and AK 217 Advanced Spoken Korean 2B) or an approved equivalent.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

This subject is designed to develop students' intensive reading skills through a program of specifically selected Korean media articles, supplemented by oral and written exercises. Materials are drawn from current Korean newspapers and magazines, and presented in such a way as to encourage further development of Korean language skills. The subject is comprised of grammar, reading, writing, and oral work, all of which are examinable. The following three topics will be covered throughout the semester: The Korean Community's Lifestyle in Australia; The Korean Community's Eating Habits in Australia; and Education & Language Maintenance of the Korean Community in Australia.

Assessment

Two written assignments, two oral presentations and class participation.

Prescribed Texts

• Korean Section, HAK 308 Reading Korean Newspapers. Swinburne Press.
• Korean Section, HAK 308 Reading Korean Newspapers Workbook. Swinburne Press.