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.
The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul
The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul
Instructor: Keum-hee Lee
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Learn about the history of Hangeul and how it was created
Understand what Hangeul means to Korean people
Learn to write Hangeul
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There are 4 modules in this course
Learn what Korean characters 'Hangeul' is, and learn the characteristics of Hangeul.
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8 videos4 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts
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6 videos4 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts
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6 videos4 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts
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6 videos4 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts
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SA
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Reviewed on Aug 16, 2021
As a beginner with zero knowledge about Korean(Hanguel) , it was quite amazing. The explanation was quite understandable.
JH
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Reviewed on Mar 26, 2021
I enjoyed the way the course was taught and like that it gave a history of the Hangeul as well. I felt that I learned a lot from taking the course and liked that I could go at my own pace.
UA
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Reviewed on Feb 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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