Undergraduate students from cohort 2020 and before should read CLS Level-4000 courses with the HM suffix (for example, LAK4201HM) worth 5MCs per course. Undergraduate students from cohort 2021 onwards should read CLS L4000 courses without the HM suffix (for example, LAK4201) worth 4MCs per course.

LAK1201 Korean 1

This course is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.

 

LAK2201 Korean 2

Korean 2 is the continuation of Korean 1. This is also an integrated course which will help students gain higher basic proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), grammar and vocabulary. Authentic texts from daily communicative situations (e.g. writing e-mail, ordering stuffs by phone, comparisons, making appointments with friends, planning traveling etc) will serve as the main source of learning materials. The assessment for this course is 100% Continuous Assessment.

 

LAK3201 Korean 3

Korean 3 is the continuation of Korean 2. It is an integrated course which will help students gain intermediate proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), grammar and vocabulary, for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.

 

LAK3202 Korean 4

Korean 4 is the continuation of Korean 3. It is an integrated course which will help students gain higher intermediate proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), grammar and vocabulary, for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.

 

LAK3203 Korean for Academic Purposes

The course Korean for Academic Purposes is specially designed for students who are interested in studying in Korea. Its primary focus will be on the preparation of students for essential communicative situations and interactions in a Korean university environment. Students will be taught to comprehend longer listening and reading texts on more complex topics of academic interest.

 

LAK4201/LAK4201HM Korean 5

Throughout the course, students will explore a rich tapestry of topics, ranging from the nuances of Korean university life and hobbies to engaging in Korean cultural activities. Moreover, emphasis will be placed on understanding Korean etiquettes, navigating Korean medical procedures, and comprehending insurance matters in the Korean context. By engaging with these varied and culturally significant subjects, students will not only refine their linguistic abilities but also gain a deeper appreciation for the vibrant tapestry of Korean society.

Undergraduate students from cohort 2020 and before should read CLS Level-4000 courses with the HM suffix (for example, LAK4201HM) worth 5 units per course. Undergraduate students from cohort 2021 onwards should read CLS L4000 courses without the HM suffix (for example, LAK4201) worth 4 units per course.

 

LAK4202/LAK4202HM Korean 6

Korean 6 is a continuation of Korean 5. It is an integrated course which will help students gain higher proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), grammar and vocabulary, for personal interaction and communication in authentic situation. This course aims to provide students with further training in skills and strategies to engage in authentic discourse and more complex argumentative writing. Topics of social, historical and cultural interest will be introduced through authentic materials such as selected works of literature, text from newspapers, magazines, audio and video recordings

Undergraduate students from cohort 2020 and before should read CLS Level-4000 courses with the HM suffix (for example, LAK4202HM) worth 5 units per course. Undergraduate students from cohort 2021 onwards should read CLS L4000 courses without the HM suffix (for example, LAK4202) worth 4 units per course.

 

LAK4203/LAK4203HM Korean 7

Korean 7 is a continuation of Korean 6. It is an integrated course which will help students gain advance proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), grammar, and vocabulary, for a better understanding of Korean social issues and more formal setting situation.

Undergraduate students from cohort 2020 and before should read CLS Level-4000 courses with the HM suffix (for example, LAK4203HM) worth 5 units per course. Undergraduate students from cohort 2021 onwards should read CLS L4000 courses without the HM suffix (for example, LAK4203) worth 4 units per course.

 

LAK4204/LAK4204HM Korean 8

Korean 8 is a continuation of Korean 7. It is an integrated course which will help students gain advanced proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), grammar, and vocabulary, for a better understanding of Korean issues and more formal setting situation.

Undergraduate students from cohort 2020 and before should read CLS Level-4000 courses with the HM suffix (for example, LAK4204HM) worth 5 units per course. Undergraduate students from cohort 2021 onwards should read CLS L4000 courses without the HM suffix (for example, LAK4204) worth 4 units per course.

 

* Workload: A-B-C-D-E
The components are as follow:
A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week

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