Introduction to Korean Language

Author: Lin Conggang
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This series of textbooks was jointly compiled by experts and professors from multiple domestic and international institutions, including Peking University, Shandong University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Dalian Foreign Languages University, Luoyang Foreign Languages University, Qingdao University, Shandong Normal University, Central University for Nationalities, Yanbian University, Yantai University, and Seongjun College. The book comprehensively introduces theoretical knowledge of Korean in various aspects such as phonology, grammar, vocabulary, word meaning, writing, application, and style. It not only possesses a certain depth of theory but also presents the content in an accessible and easy-to-understand manner, making it highly valuable both academically and practically. In the chapter on language application, it also covers current popular neologisms, internet slang, and other new knowledge. Moreover, to provide readers with a more comprehensive understanding of Korean, the book compares and studies the language policies and norms of both South Korea and North Korea. Drawing on recent achievements in Korean studies from both domestic and international fields, the book systematically introduces Korean language and writing, phonology, grammar, semantics, language application, rhetoric and style, system theory, and the comparison of North and South Korean languages. This book undoubtedly makes a significant contribution to Korean studies in the domestic academic community and will also serve as an excellent guide and companion for Korean language professionals, especially teachers and students majoring in Korean.