Koreans [microform] : Building Bridges of Understanding
- Bib ID:
- 5337309
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED140623
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1976
- 32 p.
- Summary:
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This booklet was designed to facilitate interactions and communication with the people of Korea by providing information about their customs, attitudes and other cultural characteristics which influence their actions and values. A brief description of Korea is given, which covers the following: geography, weather, history, government, international attitudes, the economy, language, education, transportation and communications, the family, religion, the arts, and sports. Attitudes toward self-esteem and reputation, nonindividualism, and a vertical society are explained through brief descriptions of realistic situations involving American visitors to Korea. A self-test is given after each situation. Information is also given on: greetings, visiting, gifts, gestures, general courtesies, eating, useful Korean phrases, signs, the monetary system, public transportation, housing, diet, family rites, festivals and holidays, work, names, and clothing. A brief bibliography is provided. (SW)
- Notes:
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- Availability: Brigham Young University, Language and Intercultural Research Center, 240 B-34, Provo, Utah 84602 ($2.00 plus $0.25 postage).
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- American Culture
- Autoinstructional Aids
- Communication Problems
- Communication (Thought Transfer)
- Cross Cultural Studies
- Cross Cultural Training
- Cultural Awareness
- Cultural Differences
- Cultural Education
- Cultural Traits
- Culture Conflict
- Culture Contact
- Instructional Materials
- Korean
- Korean Culture
- Korea
- Other authors/contributors:
- Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2046 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1976
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