Academic Catalog

ASN551 KOREAN I

Course Code: 8420551
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 0(0-0)
ECTS Credit: 10.0
Department: Asian Studies
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. JAE MAHN SUH
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

The target of this course is to examine cultural structure of South Korean Society. The course focuses on both cultural and linguistic characteristics of South Korea. In this respect, the roles of various cultural agents, including citizens, organizations and the state are to be examined. The course will give a historical background with regard to Korean culture and language. It will also examine contemporary links and interactions between Korean culture and language. The course will end with the analysis of future trends in Korean culture and language by considering the effects of current social context on Korean culture and language.