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Certificate for Module (Introduction to Korean Culture)
證書(單元 : 韓國文化入門)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Microcredential Course

Course Code
JK029A
Application Code
2280-2663AW
Certificate for Module (Introduction to Korean Culture)
QF Level: 3 QR Registration No.: 23/000386/L3 QR Registration Validity Period: 01 May 2023 - on-going
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Continuing Education Fund
Continuing Education Fund

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

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Credit
12
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
27 Apr 2025 (Sun)
Duration
50 hours
Language
Korean, suppl with Cantonese/Putonghua/Eng
Course Fee
HK$4,600
Enquiries
37620820
25487027
jolang@hkuspace.hku.hk
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Highlights

Programme oBJECTIVES 

The programme aims to introduce learners to Korean culture and customs and give them an understanding of daily life in Korean society.

Teaching Material 

  • Jeon, Mi Sun (2008). 문화 속 한국어 1. Seoul: Hangulpark.
  • Students can purchase textbooks ordered from Korea. For details, please refer to our programme leaflet. A book form can be downloaded from the above link “Leaflet”.
  • Students can submit the completed book form and pay the textbook fee at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Keep the official receipt and show the receipt to our instructors for textbook collection within the first 2 lessons.
Syllabus
  1. General information on Korea 
  2. General geography of Korea 
  3. National holidays of Korea
  4. Korean social etiquette 
  5. Public transportation in Korea
  6. Hanbok - traditional Korean clothing 
  7. Korean food 
  8. Traditional and modern Korean dwellings 
  9. Traditional age ceremonies
  10. Traditional festivals of Korea and Korean folk games 
  11. Traditional Korean songs 
  12. Korean history – important events and people 
  13. Palaces and cultural assets in Korea 
  14. Education system in Korea
  15.  Korean films 
 Learning Outcomes 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. Describe aspects of Korea, including its geography, population, national holidays and monetary units;
  2. Describe traditional Korean culture, including Hanbok, festivals, folk games and coming of age ceremony;
  3. Identify important events and people in Korean history;
  4. Compare traditional and modern aspects of Korean culture, including dwellings and the education system.
Assessment and Award 

A Certificate for Module (Introduction to Korean Culture) will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE to students who have satisfied the following criteria:

  • achieve 70% attendance of the programme; and
  • pass all the assessments
Type of Assessment
Description
Weighing
Quiz Each student is required to take two 30-minute online written quizzes (15% each)

30%
Class Presentation

Each student is required to carry out research on a particular aspect of Korean culture and make a 3- minute presentation in class. 

30%

Essay Writing

 Each student is required to submit two 300-word essays (20% each)  40%
  Total:   100%

Programme Details

Course information (including venue relocation or class cancellation, etc.) will be announced through SOUL3.0  (soul2.hkuspace.hku.hk). Students are requested to make full use of (soul2.0.hkuspace.hku.hk) to receive subject information. Please visit  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IHqMZcWAnvQlqmrZ0WbuBVSVIblyxbed/view?usp=sharing for the SOUL3.0 log in procedures. 

For students attending classes at Kowloon East Campus, there may be changes in the class dates and locations from June to August due to the student enrollment of HKU SPACE Community College. Classes may be relocated to alternate campuses. If there are any changes, the programme team will announce the updated class information through SOUL3.0. If no updated information is announced on SOUL 3.0, please attend the class as scheduled.

Students attending classes at Kowloon West Campus are required to display their official receipt or Lifelong learner card for campus entry. Please note that some classes may be relocated to alternate campuses. Please stay informed by heeding the latest annoucements regarding such updates. 

Please make sure the course application code, time, and location are correct before application. You may apply for class transfer but a processing fee is required. Once the class is full, no class transfer requests will be accepted. Online application will close two days before the start date. For interested students, please apply in person at any HKU SPACE enrollment centres.

For online application, application will be accepted after the payment is completed. A payment confirmation notification will be automatically sent to your email address.  Please keep this email and collect the official receipt in person at any HKU SPACE enrollment centres. 

Some classes may require makeup classes due to clashes with public holidays, while some courses may need to change location due to school events. Programme team will announce the updated class information through SOUL3.0.

Apart from changes in course information, programme team will not issue additional notifications for the classes. Student should bring the receipt and attend the class at the specified location indicated on the receipt on time. For any enquiries, please contact the programme Team 7 days before the course starts. 

Applicants are normally required to have reached the age of 18. Non-local applicants must present the original copy of a valid visa for application. Please visit http://hkuspace.hku.hk/cht/study/admission/how-to-apply for details. 

Non-local applicants are required to present the original of their valid visas for enrollment, please visit http://hkuspace.hku.hk/cht/study/admission/how-to-apply for more information.

Application Code 2280-2663AW Apply Online Now
Start Date 27 Apr 2025 (Sun)
Time 逢周日 (Sunday)，2:30-4:30pm
Venue 金鐘 Admiralty
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Duration
  • 25 lessons, 50 hours

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$4,600

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall:

(a) have completed the Certificate in Korean (Foundation) programme at HKU SPACE within a period not longer than 1 year before the start of the programme; or

(b) have attained Grade 2 of Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK).

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Certificate for Module (Introduction to Korean Culture)
證書（單元：韓國文化入門）
COURSE CODE 37C153557 FEES $4,600 ENQUIRY 3762-0820

Continuing Education Fund

This course is registered as a CEF reimbursable course. Students who have completed the course and fulfill the below criteria can receive a refund of up to 80% (first HKD$10,000) and 60% (remaining HKD$15,000) of the course and examination fees. There are no limited times for applicants to apply for the reimbursement up to a maximum of HKD$25,000 in total. However, applicant must submit the application within 1 year after completing the reimbursable course (Note: The 1 year period is calculated from the course completion date or the date of the designated language proficiency test, if applicable, whichever is later.) Please refer to CEF's webpage for the updated information.

  • Pass the overall mark; 
  • Achieve at least 70% attendance;
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Certificate for Module (Introduction to Korean Culture)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [3])

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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