BA in Korean Language in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

Korean serves as the official language in both North and South Korea, with global Korean communities bringing the total number of speakers to over 80 million worldwide. The language features a distinctive writing system called Hangeul, created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great. Renowned for its elegant design and accessibility, Hangeul is often celebrated as an exceptionally crafted script. At ANU, Korean language instruction emphasizes both practical communication skills and cultural literacy, enabling students to engage with Korea's rich literary, cinematic, and societal heritage.

Learning Outcomes
Achieve fluency in spoken and written Korean, applying grammatically correct and contextually appropriate language across diverse scenarios

Understand fundamental linguistic principles governing Korean, including sociolinguistic nuances and pragmatic applications;

Interpret authentic materials like news reports, publications, films, and literary works through analytical presentations requiring minimal dictionary use;

Develop linguistic proficiency to address various topics spontaneously through written compositions, interviews, debates, and formal speeches;

AREAS OF INTEREST
Asian Languages, Translation Studies, Asian Studies, Asia-Pacific Studies, Language Studies