Korean 1

This subject is designed for students with no Korean language background. Students will develop essential Korean language skills in order to be able to engage in basic social conversation. The subject will introduce the Korean writing system, Hangeul, and Korean romanisation. Students will also develop inter-personal skills and business manners in contemporary Korea. In addition, they will develop intercultural understanding of traditions, names, honorifics, rituals and societal conversation in everyday practice and the media.