Korean

This class is designed for international students studying at SNU, in particular those students who may not have had the opportunity yet to study the language or culture of Korea. It provides a general introduction to the Korean language and important aspects of Korean culture, both traditional and modern. Topics include an outline of the Korean language with honorific forms, Korean history, nature, economy, and society. The course also covers Korean art, music, literature and philosophy as well as problems concerning the traditional culture such as family, relatives, wedding, funeral ceremony, folk's belief, shamanism, seasonal rite and customs. The class is conducted in English, including all instruction, discussion, and assignments. 

This course examines the overall process of how cultural heritage was formed and used in the past and interpreted in later generations. Students explore the cultural heritage of the Korean people and learn about buildings such as temples and palaces, as well as sculptures such as Buddhist statues and stone pagodas from the perspective of cultural history, and to develop an eye for Korean cultural heritage. 

This class demonstrates and builds appreciation for the outstanding qualities of Korean cultural assets.