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The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul

Sungkyunkwan University

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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.

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Beginner Level

Anyone interested in Korea, Korean and Hangeul can take the course.

Approx. 17 hours to complete

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What you will learn

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

Skills you will gain

Korean Language
Linguistics
Korea
Hangeul

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

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Beginner Level

Anyone interested in Korea, Korean and Hangeul can take the course.

Approx. 17 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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Keum-hee Lee

Professor of Korean Language and Literature

42,252 Learners

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Sungkyunkwan University

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) was established in 1398 as the highest national educational institute in the early years of Joseon Dynasty in Korea. At present with the support of the world-renowned global company Samsung, SKKU is leading the development of higher education in Korea. SKKU actively encourages international collaboration through developing cutting-edge research and educational programs with its global partners.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

INTRODUCTION TO HANGEUL

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 36 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

8 videos

Lecture Introduction37sWhat is HunMinJeongEum?5mCharacteristics of Hangeul5mRelationship between Hangeul and Hanguk-eo(Korean)1mKorean consonants and vowels5mStatus of Hangeul5mHOW TO WRITE HANGEUL CONSONANTS 19mHOW TO WRITE HANGEUL CONSONANTS 22m

4 readings

The novel "Tree With Deep Roots"10mHangeul Day10mEfforts to Protect Hangeul10mElegant and Traditional Hangeul Merchandise at the Hangeul Museum10m

5 practice exercises

Self-Check30mSelf-Check 30mSelf-Check 30mSelf-Check 30mSelf-Check 30m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF HANGEUL

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 38 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

6 videos

King who founded Hangeul, King Sejong7mBackground of Hangeul creation5mInvention and Distribution of Hangeul6mIntroducing King Sejong Institute3mThe spread of Hangeul6mHOW TO WRITE HANGEUL VOWELS7m

4 readings

You may already know what King Sejong the Great looks like.10mSecretly and Greatly10mThe King who Loved his People, King Sejong the Great10mThe Discovery and Preservation of Hunminjeongeum Haerye, Kansong Art Museum10m

5 practice exercises

Self-Check 30mSelf-Check 30mSelf-Check 30mSelf-Check 30mSelf-Check 30m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

PRINCIPLES OF HANGEUL’S CHARACTER CREATION

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 41 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

6 videos

Principles of Hangeul’s Character Creation 15mPrinciples of Hangeul’s Character Creation 26mPrinciples of Hangeul’s Character Creation 36mWriting in Syllabic Blocks6mHOW TO WRITE HANGEUL LETTERS IN PHONEMIC UNITS 110mHOW TO WRITE HANGEUL LETTERS IN PHONEMIC UNITS 25m

4 readings

Yang Vowels and Yin Vowels10mNaratgeul Korean Mobile Keyboard10mAn Easy Alphabet for All10mKing Sejong the Designer10m

5 practice exercises

Self-Check 30mSelf-Check 30mSelf-Check 30mSelf-Check 30mSelf-Check 30m

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

READING AND WRITING HANGEUL

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 37 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

6 videos

Writing a Greeting in Korean using Hangeul6mWriting Your Name in Hangeul4mReading Hangeul9mIntroducing the National Hangeul Museum3mHangeul Tourist Sites5mHOW TO WRITE KOREAN GREETINGS7m

4 readings

Playing with Hangeul10mKorean Nicknames10mKing Sejong the Workaholic10mKing Sejong’s love for talented people10m

5 practice exercises

Self-Check 30mSelf-Check 30mSelf-Check 30mSelf-Check 30mSelf-Check 30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM THE KOREAN ALPHABET: AN INTRODUCTION TO HANGEUL

by MBDec 4, 2021

Really interesting course but English subtitles are a bit delayed and it disturbs learning a bit, especially during videos with pronunciation.

by BBJan 9, 2021

Thank you so much teacher. I enjoyed the historical stories behind creating Korean language. It further increased my respect to your culture and people.

by SPJan 13, 2021

Great introduction to Hangeul. I like that it gives a lot of importance to the history of Hangeul.

by UAFeb 4, 2023

ttheTttheThttheTttheThhe class wants to give me a lot of information from the history of Hangeul and understand how to write and read Hangeul well..

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