The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul

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The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul

Instructor: Keum-hee Lee

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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8 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn about the history of Hangeul and how it was created
Understand what Hangeul means to Korean people
Learn to write Hangeul

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course introduces Korean characters,'Hangeul', and provides high-level knowledge related to Hangeul. In this course, the background of 'Hangul' is created, who made the Hangeul, and according to what principle it is systematically explained. It also introduces anecdotes related to Korean tourist destinations related to Hangeul and teaches how to write Hangeul. Learners can increase their understanding of Korea, learn Hangeul accurately, and cultivate high-level knowledge of Hangeul.

Learn what Korean characters 'Hangeul' is, and learn the characteristics of Hangeul.

What's included

8 videos4 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

8 videosTotal 36 minutes

Lecture Introduction1 minute
What is HunMinJeongEum?5 minutes
Characteristics of Hangeul6 minutes
Relationship between Hangeul and Hanguk-eo(Korean)2 minutes
Korean consonants and vowels5 minutes
Status of Hangeul5 minutes
HOW TO WRITE HANGEUL CONSONANTS 19 minutes
HOW TO WRITE HANGEUL CONSONANTS 23 minutes

4 readingsTotal 20 minutes

The novel "Tree With Deep Roots"5 minutes
Hangeul Day5 minutes
Efforts to Protect Hangeul5 minutes
Elegant and Traditional Hangeul Merchandise at the Hangeul Museum5 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Self-Check10 minutes
Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 20 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Reflection time10 minutes

What's included

6 videos4 readings5 assignments

6 videosTotal 38 minutes

King who founded Hangeul, King Sejong8 minutes
Background of Hangeul creation6 minutes
Invention and Distribution of Hangeul6 minutes
Introducing King Sejong Institute4 minutes
The spread of Hangeul7 minutes
HOW TO WRITE HANGEUL VOWELS8 minutes

4 readingsTotal 25 minutes

You may already know what King Sejong the Great looks like.10 minutes
Secretly and Greatly5 minutes
The King who Loved his People, King Sejong the Great5 minutes
The Discovery and Preservation of Hunminjeongeum Haerye, Kansong Art Museum5 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 20 minutes

What's included

6 videos4 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 41 minutes

Principles of Hangeul’s Character Creation 16 minutes
Principles of Hangeul’s Character Creation 26 minutes
Principles of Hangeul’s Character Creation 37 minutes
Writing in Syllabic Blocks6 minutes
HOW TO WRITE HANGEUL LETTERS IN PHONEMIC UNITS 110 minutes
HOW TO WRITE HANGEUL LETTERS IN PHONEMIC UNITS 25 minutes

4 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Yang Vowels and Yin Vowels5 minutes
Naratgeul Korean Mobile Keyboard5 minutes
An Easy Alphabet for All5 minutes
King Sejong the Designer5 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 20 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Reflection time10 minutes

What's included

6 videos4 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 37 minutes

Writing a Greeting in Korean using Hangeul6 minutes
Writing Your Name in Hangeul5 minutes
Reading Hangeul9 minutes
Introducing the National Hangeul Museum3 minutes
Hangeul Tourist Sites6 minutes
HOW TO WRITE KOREAN GREETINGS8 minutes

4 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Playing with Hangeul5 minutes
Korean Nicknames5 minutes
King Sejong the Workaholic5 minutes
King Sejong’s love for talented people5 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 10 minutes
Self-Check 20 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Reflection time10 minutes

Instructor

Keum-hee Lee

Sungkyunkwan University

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