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Informationen zum Autor Jaehoon Yeon is Professor of Korean Language and Linguistics in the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK. Jieun Kiaer is Lecturer in Korean Language and Linguistics at the University of Oxford, UK. Lucien Brown is Assistant Professor of Korean Linguistics at the University of Oregon, USA. Klappentext The Routledge Intermediate Korean Reader is a comprehensive reader designed to provide varied, stimulating and up-to-date reading material for learners of Korean at the intermediate level. The Korean Reader provides a bridge between basic literacy skills and the ability to read full novels and newspapers in Korean. It consists of eighteen readings, graded on the basis of complexity of vocabulary, grammar and syntax. These readings present a range of different text types representative of modern Korean literary and popular writing which will inspire learners to continue reading independently in Korean. It is ideal for learners who already possess knowledge of essential grammar and vocabulary and who wish to expand their knowledge of the language through contextualized reading material. Key features include: extracts of modern literature and newspaper/magazine articles vocabulary lists for quick reference short grammar explanations of any complicated structures comprehension and discussion questions full answer key at the back. Suitable for both class use and independent study, The Routledge Intermediate Korean Reader is an essential tool for facilitating vocabulary learning and increasing reading proficiency. The Reader is ideal for learners at the intermediate-mid or intermediate high who are aiming to achieve advanced proficiency according to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. In terms of the Common European Framework this equates to a progression from A2 through to B1/B2. Zusammenfassung The Routledge Intermediate Korean Reader is a comprehensive reader designed to provide varied, stimulating and up-to-date reading material for learners of Korean at the intermediate level. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Section 1 Reading 1: ¿¿¿¿ (The Myth of Tangun)This chapter contains a modern version of the Korean foundation myth - the story of Tangun. The story is fascinating and, put in the modern context, raises important questions of Korean identity. Reading 2: ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ / ¿¿¿ (The Story of Shim Ch¿ng / H¿ngbu-j¿n) This chapter contains two traditional Korean tales rendered in modern versions. Although traditional, the stories have obvious relevance to the present day. Reading 3: ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ (Statistics about Ch'us¿k) The reading in this chapter is a newspaper article presenting a number of statistics related to the Korean "thanksgiving" holiday Ch'us¿k. Through the statistics, we get a glimpse of Korean customs and culture that surround this special holiday. Reading 4: 7¿ ¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿ '¿¿¿ ¿¿' (The Craze for "Yonsama" - back after seven years) This chapter looks at the popularity of Korean star Bae Yong Joon in Japan. The article raises the broader question of the growing popularity of Korean popular culture particularly in East Asia - a phenomenon known as "Hallyu" ("The Korean Wave"). Reading 5: ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ (The Distance between Britain and Korea) This reading looks at connections that Britain holds with Korea. Although not well known, these connections are important and raise the question of cultural connections between Korea and other countries. Reading 6: ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ (The Globalization of Korean Food) This reading looks at the potential for Korean food to become popular street food in Europe in the same way as the Turkish kebab. Section 2 Reading 7: ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ (The wife woken from a coma whose age is five years old) In this chapter, we look at a newspaper article reporting the story of a Korean woman who awoke from four years in a coma. Although sad, the story i...
