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Learn basic Korean conversations and get an introduction to the Korean language and culture with this free online language course from Hanyang University in Seoul.
Prerequisite
This course is for people with no prior knowledge of Korean, who have an interest in learning Korean, or other languages and finding out about Korean culture. It will be useful for international students wanting to study at Hanyang University or in Korea.
Syllabus
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Improve your communication skills in real-life Korean
- Explore basic words and express simple sentences
- Apply your understanding of Korean culture
- Discuss your experiences of Korean culture
Instructors
Jungho Ahn
Professor at Hanyang University Institute of International Education
Ph.D in Korean Language and Literature
YOUNGSOOK LEE
Professor at Hanyang University IIE
Ph.D in Korean Language & Literature.
Internatonal Cooperation Director of the Korea Association of Foreign Language Education.
Content Designer
Since its establishment in 1939 as South Korea’s first engineering institute, Hanyang University has been a major driving force behind Korea’s development. Labeled as the ‘Engine of Korea’, Hanyang is one of the most highly regarded research universities in the nation.
The university has three campuses: the main campus in Seoul, the second in Ansan, and a cyber university. With ‘Love in Truth and Deed’ as its motto and its educational philosophy, Hanyang University with its proud 280,000 alumni has produced a large number of national and international leaders and professionals over the years.
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FutureLearn is a massive open online course (MOOC) learning platform founded in December 2012.
It is a company launched and wholly owned by The Open University in Milton Keynes, England. It is the first UK-led massive open online course learning platform, and as of March 2015 included 54 UK and international University partners and unlike similar platforms includes four non-university partners: the British Museum, the British Council, the British Library and the National Film and Television School.
