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Seoul National University Korean Language Education Center
The Seoul National University Korean Language Education Center (, 서울센터) provides Korean as a foreign language instruction to foreigners in Korea. Located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, the program is one of the three Korean language programs approved by the Blakemore Foundation for its advanced study grants for 2013. See also * * |
Seoul National University
Seoul National University (SNU; ) is a national public research university located in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is largely considered the most prestigious university in South Korea; it is one of the three "SKY" universities, denoting the top three institutions in the country. The university has three campuses: the main campus in Gwanak District and two additional campuses in Daehangno and Pyeongchang County. The university comprises sixteen colleges, one graduate school and nine professional schools. The student body consists of nearly 17,000 undergraduate and 11,000 graduate students. According to data compiled by KEDI, the university spends more on its students per capita than any other universities in the country that enroll at least 10,000 students. Seoul National University holds a memorandum of understanding with over 700 academic institutions in 40 countries, the World Bank and a general academic exchange program with the University o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean As A Foreign Language
Korean as a foreign language is the study of the Korean language by anyone who is not a native speaker, regardless of Koreans, Korean ethnicity. International organizations The International Association for Korean Language Education (IAKLE; ), founded in 1985, is the world's largest organization of Korean language teachers, with over 1,200 members. Its first president was Fred Lukoff of the University of Washington. Government support King Sejong Institute () is the brand name of Korean language, Korean-language institutes established by the Government of South Korea, South Korean government around the world since 2007. The institute's name refers to Sejong the Great, the inventor of the Korean alphabet. As of June 2021, there were 234 King Sejong Institutes in 82 countries. Testing The Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK; ) was introduced by the Government of South Korea, South Korean government in 1997 and conducted by a branch of the Ministry of Education (South Korea), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foreigners In Korea
Following the division of Korea in the aftermath of the Korean War, the percent of foreigners in South Korea has risen to 3.4%, or about two million of the total population (half of them Chinese, with Americans and Vietnamese tied for second place over 150,000, or 6-7% of the total number of foreigners). North Korea largely remains ethnically homogeneous with a small Chinese expatriate community and a few Japanese people. History In 1882, King Gojong called foreigners "uneducated louts", motivated by "lechery and sensuality". The Joseon Dynasty was widely referred to as a " hermit kingdom" for sealing itself off from foreign influence. Joseon diplomacy mainly involved the ''Sadae'' ("serving the great") policy toward Imperial China. Concurrently maintained (and jointly referred to as "serving the great and relations with neighbor policy" ) was the ''Gyorin'' policy of amicable relations with neighbouring countries; however this did not result in significant influx of foreig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwanak-gu
Gwanak District (Gwanak-gu) is an administrative subdivision (''gu'') of Seoul, South Korea. It lies on the southern skirt of Seoul, bordering Anyang of Gyeonggi Province. The southern border of Gwanak-gu, bordering Anyang, consists of the craggy ridgeline of Gwanaksan (Mt. Gwanak), which dominates the local geography. Originally a part of Siheung, Gyeonggi, it was transferred to Seoul with the rapid expansion of the National Capital Area and its population growth in 1960s. Partitioned from Yeongdeungpo District and established as a district in 1973, it now neighbours the Seocho, Dongjak, Guro, and Geumcheon Districts, and exercises jurisdiction over 21 neighbourhoods (''dong''), with a population of 500,000. Overview Gwanak District is densely populated with over 500,000 people. While it was once a rural area dominated by the presence of Gwanaksan (Mt. Gwanak), population booms in the late 1950s and early 1960s, accompanied by rapid industrialization of the capital area, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of the 1948 constitution. According to the 2020 census, Seoul has a population of 9.9 million people, and forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area with the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC), Seoul was the world's fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014, following Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. Seoul was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis in 2015, with a GDP per capita (PPP) of around $40,000. With major technology hubs centered in Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area is home to the headquarters of 15 ''Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Language Learning
Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language (in other words, gain the ability to be aware of language and to understand it), as well as to produce and use words and sentences to communicate. Language acquisition involves structures, rules and representation. The capacity to use language successfully requires one to acquire a range of tools including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and an extensive vocabulary. Language can be vocalized as in speech, or manual as in sign. Human language capacity is represented in the brain. Even though human language capacity is finite, one can say and understand an infinite number of sentences, which is based on a syntactic principle called recursion. Evidence suggests that every individual has three recursive mechanisms that allow sentences to go indeterminately. These three mechanisms are: ''relativization'', ''complementation'' and ''coordination''. There are two main ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Sejong Institute
King Sejong Institute () is the brand name of Korean-language institutes established by the South Korean government around the world since 2007. The institute's name refers to Sejong the Great, the inventor of the Korean alphabet. As of June 2021, there were 234 King Sejong Institutes in 82 countries. Background Early Korean language teaching Hangul, the Korean alphabet, is the written form of the official Korean language and has been used by Koreans since its creation in 1446 by Sejong the Great of the Joseon Dynasty. Most Korean language learning institutions outside Korea targeted second or third generation descendants of Korean immigrants, while Korean-language learners in South Korea were mostly foreign students, migrant workers, or spouses of Koreans. Rising numbers of Korean learners The last twenty years has seen a rise in interest and demand for the Korean language due to cultural and commercial globalisation and the Internet/Communications Revolution. International in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myongji University Korean Language Institute
The Myongji University Korean Language Institute () is an institute in Seoul, South Korea which offers Korean as a foreign language courses. It was established in 2008 and has been providing language education for South Korean government scholarship students. Currently there are 500 students from over 19 different countries. Overview The academic year consists of 4 semesters (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) offered in 5 levels. There are classes 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), 4 hours a day. Events and activities # The orientation provides general introduction of the institute and life in South Korea. # Once a semester, a variety of events are offered for experiencing Korean culture and Korean history. # Certification Ceremony for Outstanding Academic Performance and Attendance. See also * Language learning * King Sejong Institute * Korean as a foreign language * Yonsei University Korean Language Institute * Seoul National University Korean Language Education Center * Sogan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yonsei University Korean Language Institute
The Yonsei University Korean Language Institute (Hangul: 한국어학당, Hanja:) provides instruction in Korean as a foreign language for international students and businesspeople in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. Established in 1959, over 62,000 students from more than 120 countries have studied at Yonsei KLI. Most students have come from Japan (over 18,000), United States (over 16,000) or China (over 3,000). As of May 2022, the newly formed Teachers Union of Yonsei KLI has begun publicly protesting against the institute administration’s expectation of free labor. Students have generally voiced solidarity with the union protests, which are ongoing. Program overview Using a six-level series of books published in-house, the institute implements its instruction through its A or B course. The A course moves at a quick pace and completes one book per semester term, while the B course is paced a bit slower. Usually, students native to other Asian countries or having some prior knowledge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sogang University Korean Language Education Center
The Sogang University Korean Language Education Center (Hangul: 한국어교육원) provides instruction in Korean language to foreigners in Korea in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The Sogang program is one of the three Korean language programs approved by the Blakemore Foundation for its advanced study grants for 2013. History The Korean Language Education Center was established in 1990. Approximately 2,600 students enroll in the language education center annually. Korean Immersion Program The Korean Immersion Program is a five-week program offered during the summer. The program consists of Korean language and culture classes of various skill levels. The program also puts an emphasis on active participation through speaking and conversation. See also * Language learning * King Sejong Institute * Korean as a foreign language Korean as a foreign language is the study of the Korean language by anyone who is not a native speaker, regardless of Koreans, Korean ethnicity. International or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busan University Of Foreign Studies
Busan University of Foreign Studies (), often shortened to 부산외대 and BUFS, romanized as Pusan University of Foreign Studies before 2011, is a private university in Busan, South Korea, which specializes in foreign languages. History Busan University of Foreign Studies was founded in 1981 by the late Chung Tae-sung. His philosophy for education was that young intellectual minds must become leaders internationally. Busan University of Foreign Studies was founded as a college for studying foreign languages in April 1982 with its first students studying English, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Indonesian, Malay, and Thai. Through the 1980s, the college expanded its programs and finally became a university in 1991. , Busan University of Foreign Studies has academic exchange program agreements with 94 universities in 24 countries. Courses BUFS consists of seven colleges, four graduate school programs, and nine research institutes. The language portion of the school is structu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean-language Education
Korean (South Korean: , ''hangugeo''; North Korean: , ''chosŏnmal'') is the native language for about 80 million people, mostly of Korean descent. It is the official and national language of both North Korea and South Korea (geographically Korea), but over the past years of political division, the two Koreas have developed some noticeable vocabulary differences. Beyond Korea, the language is recognised as a minority language in parts of China, namely Jilin Province, and specifically Yanbian Prefecture and Changbai County. It is also spoken by Sakhalin Koreans in parts of Sakhalin, the Russian island just north of Japan, and by the in parts of Central Asia. The language has a few extinct relatives which—along with the Jeju language (Jejuan) of Jeju Island and Korean itself—form the compact Koreanic language family. Even so, Jejuan and Korean are not mutually intelligible with each other. The linguistic homeland of Korean is suggested to be somewhere in contempora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
