Pre-requisites / Preclusions

Course Code	Course Name	Unit	Student Requires
			Pre-requisite	Preclusion
LAK1201	Korean 1	4	For beginners who do not have any formal and informal education in Korean and have no proficiency in spoken Korean.	NIL
LAK2201	Korean 2	4	For students who passed LAK1201 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.	NIL
LAK3201	Korean 3	4	LAK2201 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.	NIL
LAK3202	Korean 4	4	LAK3201 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.	LAK3203
LAK3203	Korean for Academic Purposes	4	LAK3201 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.	LAK3202
LAK4201	Korean 5	4	LAK3202, LAK3203 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.	LAK4201HM
LAK4201HM	Korean 5	5	LAK3202, LAK3203 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.	LAK4201
LAK4202	Korean 6	4	LAK4201 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.	LAK4202HM
LAK4202HM	Korean 6	5	LAK4201 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.	LAK4202
LAK4203	Korean 7	4	LAK4202 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.	LAK4203HM
LAK4203HM	Korean 7	5	LAK4202 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.	LAK4203
LAK4204	Korean 8	4	LAK4203 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.	LAK4202HM
LAK4204HM	Korean 8	5	LAK4203 or placement test. Student must not have read a higher level course than this course.	LAK4204

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.

Units	Workload	Pre-requisite	Preclusion	Cross-listing(s)
4	4-0-0-3-3	Nil	Nil	Nil

 

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.

Units	Workload	Pre-requisite	Preclusion	Cross-listing(s)
4	4-0-0-3-3	LAK1201 or placement test	Nil	Nil

 

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.

Units	Workload	Pre-requisite	Preclusion	Cross-listing(s)
4	4-0-0-3-3	LAK2201 or placement test	Nil	Nil

 

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.

Units	Workload	Pre-requisite	Preclusion	Cross-listing(s)
4	4-0-0-3-3	LAK3201 or placement test	LAK3203	Nil

 

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.

Units	Workload	Pre-requisite	Preclusion	Cross-listing(s)
4	4-0-0-3-3	LAK3201 or placement test	LAK3202	Nil

 

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.

Units	Workload	Pre-requisite	Preclusion	Cross-listing(s)
4/5	4-0-0-3-3 (for 4 units) 4-0-0-4-4.5 (for 5 units)	LAK3202, LAK3203 or placement test	Nil	Nil

 

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.

Units	Workload	Pre-requisite	Preclusion	Cross-listing(s)
4/5	4-0-0-3-3 (for 4 units) 4-0-0-4-4.5 (for 5 units)	LAK4201 or placement test	Nil	Nil

 

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.

Units	Workload	Pre-requisite	Preclusion	Cross-listing(s)
4/5	4-0-0-2-4 (for 4 units) 4-0-0-3-5.5 (for 5 units)	LAK4202 or placement test	Nil	Nil

 

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.

Units	Workload	Pre-requisite	Preclusion	Cross-listing(s)
4/5	4-0-0-2-4 (for 4 units) 4-0-0-3-5.5 (for 5 units)	LAK4203 or placement test	Nil	Nil

 

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