Outline

Overview

This unit is designed for students who already possess advanced speaking, listening, writing and reading skills in Korean. Emphasis is put on the improvement of critical reading skills, the acquisition of advanced vocabulary and grammar - including, but not limited to, colloquialisms, regionalisms and literary language - attention to stylistic specificities and the ability to render them in English language translation. Students will work with readings taken from a variety of twenty- and twenty-first century Korean language sources such as literature, poetry, academic articles and technical documentation.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Korean Studies
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	KRNS3623
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Seryun Lee, seryun.lee@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 1 September 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Written exam ?	Final Exam Multiple choice questions; revising translation work; write short essays.	40%	Formal exam period	2 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
In-class quiz	Translation exercise Revise the given translation work (English -> Korean); review of Weeks 1-7	20%	Week 08	1 hour	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Presentation A video essay	20%	Week 13	5 minutes (including submitted work)	AI allowed
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Portfolio or journal	Weekly assignment Write your opinion to the given question in both English and Korean.	10%	Weekly	100 words x 10 weeks	AI allowed
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Contribution	Participation Active participation in lecture/tutorial sessions.	10%	Weekly	ongoing	AI allowed
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Assessment summary

Translation exercise: This assignment will require you to integrate information from lectures and practicals to provide your version of translation of the given texts. Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Final exam: The exam will cover all material in the unit from both lectures and tutorial classes. The exam will have short essay questions. Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Weekly Assignment: As a part of translation exercise, students will submit their own opinions to the given question in both English and Korean The question will be given a week ahead in class and announced on Canvas.
Presentation: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of Korean language and culture.
Participation: Students will submit two to three sentences questions or comments related to the week’s topic. The quality of the sentences will be graded.

Assessment criteria

Result name	Mark range	Description
High Distinction	85-100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty.
Distinction	75-84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty.
Credit	65-74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty.
Pass	50-64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty.
Fail	0-49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.
Absent Fail	0-49	When you haven’t completed all assessment tasks or met the attendance requirements. *When you don’t attend more than three tutorial sessions out of twelve sessions, you will get AF.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Weekly Assignments: The Assessment Procedures 2011 provide that any written work submitted after 11:59pm on the due date will be penalised by 5% of the maximum awardable mark for each calendar day after the due date. If the assessment is submitted more than ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded. / In-class assignments, such as translation exercise, presentation, final exam, should be taken on the fixed dates. Exceptions should be arranged in advanced with the unit coordinator's approval. / Participation: late submissions are not allowed.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Course introduction	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Sight translation 1	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	Understanding Korean perspectives: Career and vision	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Discussion 1	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Introduction to translation	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Translation and editing 1	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	Global news production and reporting	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Translation and editing 2	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Analysing register and text types	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Sight translation 2	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Understanding Korean perspectives: Environment	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Discussion 2	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Subtitling audiovisual content	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Translation and editing 3	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Review of Weeks 1-7	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Translation exercise (assessment)	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	Pragmatic strategies in spoken discourse	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	Sight translation 3	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	Understanding Korean perspectives: Technology and society	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Discussion 3	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Culture-specific language	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Sight translation 4	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Understanding Korean perspectives: Culture	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Discussion 4	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Review of Weeks 9-12	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 13	Presentation (assessment)	Presentation (2 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Read, understand, and translate complex Korean language texts such as literature, poetry, academic articles and technical documentation.
LO2. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Korean literature, culture and history through the study of primary sources.
LO3. Learn about advanced grammar forms and vocabulary.
LO4. Translate linguistic features such as rhythm, style and regionalisms.
LO5. Practice academic research and writing in Korean.
LO6. Learn to search for information in Korean on various information retrieval platforms such as search engines, news archives and academic databases.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This is the first time this unit has been offered.

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Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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KRNS3624: Korean 8

Semester 2, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links