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Directions for the Development of Cultural Materials for Overseas Students Learning the Korean Language, from the Perspective of Interculturalism

  • Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences
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  • 2016, (50), pp.33-55
  • DOI : 10.17939/hushss.2016..50.002
  • Publisher : Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Interdisciplinary Research
  • Received : January 15, 2016
  • Accepted : February 15, 2016

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ABSTRACT

This study suggests a method for developing cultural teaching materials designed for overseas students learning the Korean language. The specific focus is the King Sejong Institute, established in October 2012 with the explicit purpose of promoting the Korean language and culture as well as improving the national brand image. However, the study also recognizes that, insofar as the unilateral spread of a culture is not consistent with the trends of globalization and multiculturalism, it can cause hostility among learners in other cultures. The realization of “interculturalism” as one of the operational goals of the King Sejong Institute could be a solution to this problem. Although it needs further discussion and more solid implementation plans, interculturalism is a philosophy that can lead to the co-existence of cultures; it seeks true social integration as well as a mature attitude for pursuing global citizenship. Based on this critical viewpoint, this study firstly examines the concept of interculturalism and its methods of realization. Secondly the study verifies whether interculturalism has been effectively reflected in the “Sejong Korean Language” program as well as in the "Cultural Curricula of King Sejong Institute". The study concludes with a proposal on how to reflect interculturalism within cultural teaching materials.

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