VCE Korean Second Language case studies
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VCE Korean Second Language is a Victorian senior secondary language study, administered within the Victorian Certificate of Education system overseen by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). It is designed for students who are learning Korean as a second or additional language rather than as a first-language speaker, and it typically suits senior students who want a language study as part of their VCE program and, in many cases, as a pathway into tertiary study. The VCE Korean Second Language case studies are 5 cases and about 2,671 words.
1Honorifics in a Group Chat with a New Club Member
You are Minji, a Year 12 student and secretary of your school's Korean Culture Club. A new Year 9 student, Jaeho, has just joined the club's group chat.
645 words, about 3 min2Interpreting a Restaurant Review with Sarcasm and Cultural Assumptions
For a listening assessment you hear a short review of a Korean restaurant in Melbourne. Your classmate insists the reviewer is being sarcastic and that the restaurant is actually bad, because '์จ์' means hidden and a hidden restaurant should not have a one-hour wait.
467 words, about 2 min3Choosing a Register for a Formal Presentation on Korean Food
You must give a three-minute presentation in Korean for your Year 12 assessment. The audience is your teacher, two visiting Korean exchange students, and your classmates, most of whom are also learning Korean.
504 words, about 3 min4Responding to a Cultural Misunderstanding About Age and Names
You want to respond in a way that is informative, respectful, and appropriate for a classroom discussion with your teacher present. You also know that Korean naming and address practices involve factors such as age, relationship, and setting, and that there is variation between families and regions.
526 words, about 3 min5Editing a Translated Club Poster for Natural Korean
Your club has produced a poster in Korean advertising a fundraising lunch. The English original says: 'Come and enjoy delicious Korean food!
529 words, about 3 min