Essential Korean Reader

The readings included have been specially written for heritage students in their second and third semesters or non-heritage students in their third and fourth semesters of study. Students are exposed to interesting cultural topics while expanding their active vocabulary and developing reading and writing skills.

The topics covered focus on aspects of modern and traditional Korean life and cultural differences between Korea and the rest of the world. Each reading is supported by pre and post-reading questions, a glossary of new words and expressions, helpful grammar explanations and exercises.

Contents

SECTION 1 
Chapter 1 Greetings and handshakes 
Chapter 2 Street foods 
Chapter 3 "Friend" in Korean and in English 
Chapter 4 New Year’s Day 
Chapter 5 Korean humor 
Chapter 6 Seoul 
Chapter 7 College festival 
Chapter 8 Part-time job 
Chapter 9 Korean women don’t change their names 
SECTION 2 
Chapter 1 Pine tree and magpie 
Chapter 2 Dueonjang and Gochujang 
Chapter 3 Korean "bang" culture 
Chapter 4 Chuseok, Harvest Moon Festival 
Chapter 5 Korean stories: yellow ox and black ox 
Chapter 6 Incheon city 
Chapter 7 Importance of education 
Chapter 8 Etiquette in the workplace 
Chapter 9 Two kinds of compliments