Training code AYC0447/1
Registration deadline
Credits 52 academic hours (contact study 28 hours, independent study 24 hours)
Price 55 EUR. The course is facilitated with support from the Ministry of Education and Science. We will issue an invoice after 28.09.26
Kaia Ljaš
Student Academy Project Manager
Open Academy
+372 640 9369
Korean Language and Culture through K-Content / Korea keel ja kultuur K-sisu kaudu
School of Humanities
Training and Conference Center
The course aims to introduce Korean culture through K-content, focusing on how traditional and modern elements appear in everyday life and media. The course introduces Korean culture through K-content, using visual media such as K-pop and Korean animation as primary learning materials. Students explore various aspects of Korean culture, including food, clothing, symbols, music, and everyday spaces, and examine how traditional and modern elements are represented in contemporary media. Basic Korean language elements, such as Hangul and simple expressions, are introduced as supportive tools to enhance understanding of the content. Through interactive activities and discussions, students develop their understanding of Korean society and cultural values. By the end of the course, students will be able to reflect on cultural topics and present their ideas through a cultural comparison or a creative project.
- 11:00 - 14:30
Motivation letter - Korean Language and Culture through K-Content / Korea keel ja kultuur K-sisu kaudu
In your motivation letter, please describe why you would like to take part in the Student Academy "Korean Language and Culture through K-Content" course
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Training code AYC0447/1
Registration deadline
Credits 52 academic hours (contact study 28 hours, independent study 24 hours)
Price 55 EUR. The course is facilitated with support from the Ministry of Education and Science. We will issue an invoice after 28.09.26
Kaia Ljaš
Student Academy Project Manager
Open Academy
+372 640 9369
Target group: High school students and vocational school students, young people taking a gap year.
English at least level B2.
NB! When registering for the course, please also fill out the motivation letter block, which is located on the right side of this page under the button "Fill out a motivation letter"
Course schedule:
| TIME | TOPIC | LECTURER | ROOM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.10.2026 | 11:00-14:30 | Introduction to Hangul. Students learn the Korean writing system (Hangul), basic pronunciation, and how to read and write simple words. | Youngju Kim | S419 |
| 17.10.2026 | 11:00-14:30 | Korean Food Culture. Students explore Korean food culture through scenes featuring popular dishes and learn about dining etiquette and street food culture. | Youngju Kim | S419 |
| 14.11.2026 | 11:00-14:30 | Traditional Clothing and Accessories. Students explore traditional Korean clothing and accessories and examine how they are reinterpreted in modern content. | Youngju Kim | S419 |
| 21.11.2026 | 11:00-14:30 | Folk Paintings and Symbolism. Students explore traditional Korean symbols such as tigers and magpies and understand their cultural meanings. | Youngju Kim | S419 |
| 28.11.2026 | 11:00-14:30 | Korean Places and Cultural Hotspots. Students explore various places in Korea and understand how people experience culture in everyday environments | Youngju Kim | S419 |
| 05.12.2026 | 11:00-14:30 | Traditional Music and Dance. Students explore Korean traditional music and dance and understand their cultural significance. | Youngju Kim | S419 |
| 12.12.2026 | 11:00-14:30 | Final Presentation – Korean Culture. Students present their understanding of Korean culture through a cultural comparison or a creative project. | Youngju Kim | S419 |
Course coordinator: Merje Olm, 6409316, merje.olm@tlu.ee
Course lecturer:
Learning outcomes, the course graduate:
- will be able to understand key aspects of Korean culture;
- recognize cultural elements in media content;
- describe cultural topics in simple ways;
- present their ideas about Korean culture.