The course involves a ten week (6 units), or twenty week (12 units) (KORE3017), half-time placement with a private sector organisation in the Republic of Korea. During the placement, the student undertakes an agreed project or duties that will provide experience in extending their linguistic and cultural competence in an organisational context, while learning about the operations of the organisation itself. While in Korea the student will receive advice and direction from a designated supervisor within the organisation and a supervisor from the Faculty. Details of the project to be undertaken will be agreed by the supervisors in consultation with the student. The aim is to give returning students from their Year in Korea an opportunity to apply in a work environment their Korean language skills and knowledge about the culture.

A daily learning journal, maintained by the student, reflecting on tasks undertaken within the organisation and the knowledge and the skills acquired (50%); plus an overall evaluation of the placement by the coordinator, which will include reported performance in the organization (50%).

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Permission of the Coordinator is required.

Intending students should apply to the Coordinator no less than four months in advance. Placement will be subject to availability of a hosting organisation in Korea.