Course code

HIO6006.HT

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Korea keel ja kultuur

Course title in English

Korean Language and Culture

ECTS credits

6.0

Assessment form

assessment

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

Through learning Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and understanding its excellence, students will simultaneously explore various aspects of Korean culture, aiming to broaden their understanding of Korean culture and enhance their cross-cultural interaction skills.

Brief description of the course

Students will study the history and principles of the creation of Hangeul. After learning about consonants, vowels, and final consonants, they will be able to read Hangeul. Additionally, students will explore eight topics related to Korean culture, and by comparing them with their own culture, they will cultivate an understanding of Korean culture.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- is able to understand the history and principles of the creation of Hangeul;
- is able to read and write Hangeul;
- can describe various aspects of Korean culture;
- can compare and explain Korean culture with their own culture. able to explain Korean culture and compare it with their own.

Teacher

Youngju Kim