LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 15:2 February 2015
ISSN 1930-2940

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Problems Faced in Korean Language Education in
Manipur University

Dr. L. Iboyaima Singh, M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D.

Abstract

Problems of teaching and learning Korean language in Indian context are discussed in this paper. Issues relating to Korean language teaching and learning at the Manipur University are identified and some solutions to solve these problems are suggested. Some contrastive elements between English, Manipuri and Korean are identified. Several problems at the sound level, word level, sentence level and meaning level are identified.

Key words: Korean language teaching, Indian contexts, problems faced in learning Korean

1. Introduction

The much awaited Korean Language course began in September 2012 in Manipur University. It is now a well-known fact that the people of Manipur, especially the youth, are very drawn to Korea and its culture. It is due to this emulation towards Korean culture that the university has finally started a one year certificate course in Korean language. The programme has about 12 students enrolled in the current academic session,n i.e., 2013-2014. Though the programme is in its nascent stage, it is focusing on motivating the learners to further take up Korean language studies more seriously.

Methodology

The paper is based on the students who are enrolled in the university for the academic session of 2013-2014. The data for the study was collected from the tasks assigned to the learners during their classes. The errors they make while attempting the tasks are focused in this paper. The teacher has been able to identify the problematic areas with the help of error analysis. The tasks include reading comprehension, writing short paragraphs, role plays, giving speech in Korean, and so on. The learners were observed for a period of six months after they started the learning process.

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