Korean Short Stories

Catalog description

This course is designed to enhance students' reading comprehension and to explore the unique Korean cultural and social worldviews through folktales. Each reading will introduce useful phrase and idioms, as well as diverse themes of stories including filial piety, morality, greed and love. The course also uses audio and visual materials such as story recordings, paintings, maps and short films. Students will engage in a variety of activities such as discussions, presentations and compositions to achieve effective learning outcomes. Readings are in Korean. Instruction is in Korean and English.