Document Type
Conference Item
Publication Date
10-1-2008
Abstract
The goal of this paper is to ascertain the importance and necessity of cultural education in Korean language education. At the first phase of the research, the emphasis is on examining Malaysian students' purpose of learning Korean language as a second foreign language. Our survey reveals that many students are eager to know more aspects of Korean culture such as traditions, customs, costume and food while they are studying Korean language. Subsequently, a second survey is designed to prove necessity of Korean cultural education in Korean language education. The students' knowledge about Korea and Korean culture, their demands on Korean cultural education are highlighted in this survey.
Divisions
arts
Event Title
Korean Studies in Southeast Asia in the New Era of Cultural Interactions
Event Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Event Dates
08-10 Oct 2008
Event Type
conference