KORE10002 Korean 2
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is KORE10002 hard?
KORE10002: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Korean for students who finished Korean 1: more everyday speaking, reading and writing, with new grammar.
After it you can
- Talk about familiar topics in Korean with more confidence
- Read and write short Korean texts
- Use new grammar and vocabulary correctly
What you need first
KORE10001 or a language placement test
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 10%, Tests 60%, Presentations 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2021–2023)
- The jump from Korean 1 is big, and classes often include advanced students, so beginners can feel left behind.
- A 2021 reviewer found communication poor and the subject stressful, while a 2023 reviewer with prior Korean found homework and tests straightforward.
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Quick answers
- When is KORE10002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking KORE10002?
- Needs KORE10001 or a language placement test.
- Does KORE10002 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 10%, Tests 60%, Presentations 30%.
- Is KORE10002 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: The jump from Korean 1 is big, and classes often include advanced students, so beginners can feel left behind.
- What do students say about KORE10002?
- The jump from Korean 1 is big, and classes often include advanced students, so beginners can feel left behind. A 2021 reviewer found communication poor and the subject stressful, while a 2023 reviewer with prior Korean found homework and tests straightforward.
- How many class hours a week does KORE10002 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take KORE10002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after KORE10002?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example KORE20003.
- Can I rate KORE10002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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