Korean Studies, School of Modern Languages and Cultures HKU

The course focuses on analyzing the Korean way of speaking through the media. By reading recent popular programmes, students shall investigate Korean culture reflected in the programmes. By analyzing the specific scenes in TV dramas and/or talk shows, students shall learn colloquial Korean and different style of speech. Also, there will be a detailed scrutiny of social issues selected and mentioned mainly in Korean media. Students will have access to the media in their various forms: newspapers, periodicals, radio, TV, and internet. Students shall discuss the causes of common social issues as well as the issues themselves.

Interdisciplinary Elective Course
KORE3037	Korean language through media	6 credits

The course focuses on analyzing the Korean way of speaking through the media. By reading recent popular programmes, students shall investigate Korean culture reflected in the programmes. By analyzing the specific scenes in TV dramas and/or talk shows, students shall learn colloquial Korean and different style of speech. Also, there will be a detailed scrutiny of social issues selected and mentioned mainly in Korean media. Students will have access to the media in their various forms: newspapers, periodicals, radio, TV, and internet. Students shall discuss the causes of common social issues as well as the issues themselves.

Co-requisite: KORE3001. Korean III.1
Assessment: 100% coursework
(Offered in 2017/2018, 1st semester)