Kimchi and soju are staples of daily life in Korea and tend to represent the cuisine for foreigners. Though kimchi and soju are strongly associated with Korea, their history has remained elusive. This program delves into the origins of these foods by looking at the eating and drinking culture of the Joseon period. This gives […]
The term han is difficult if not impossible to translate into English – at least not in a word or two. Words such as “rage” or “deep sorrow” are not sufficient to capture the complex of emotions that it evokes. Yet it is something that Koreans can readily identify when they see it. This talk […]
DEADLINE: Friday, October 11, 2019 Prospective Youth Ambassadors who are juniors or seniors in a New York City public high school are invited to apply for Project Bridge, an intercultural youth leadership and intercultural awareness program that advances the ability of its participants to understand and respect other cultures. The goal of the Program is […]
Many language programs and instructors have needed to quickly change from in-person to online instruction modes this year. If you are looking for ways to improve your delivery, join us to explore tools and best practices for virtual classroom set-up and management. Dr. Sang-Seok Yoon, Associate Professor of Instruction and Korean Language Coordinator at the […]
2019-2021 NYC PROJECT BRIDGE YOUTH AMBASSADORS Britney German Long Island City High School Queens I entered Project Bridge as a senior at Long Island City High School in Queens and in fall 2020 started at Mercy College. I was born in New York and went to Mexico when I was 3, living with […]
2023-2024 Los Angeles, Montana, and New York Youth Ambassadors at Gyeongbuk Palace in Seoul PROJECT BRIDGE OVERVIEW Project Bridge, whose name captures the goal of reaching across ethnic and cultural divides, aims to help young people develop insights and skills needed to “bridge” the gaps between people of divergent cultural heritages. By fostering greater intercultural […]
2018-2019 NYC PROJECT BRIDGE YOUTH AMBASSADORS COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS Aidan Lewis High School for Math, Science and Engineering Traditional Korean Music and Dance Frances Ferreira Vanguard High School Premodern Korea: Social Classes Frances Ferreira High School for Environmental Studies Religion and Philosophy in Korea Jaylen Campbell Brooklyn Technical College […]
In November 2020 the Society not only launched its 3rd Language Exchange Program, which matches native Korean and English speakers for conversation practice but added a new global element. This year, 33 students from Korea University and Ewha University were paired as conversation partners with the Society’s Korean Language Program (KLP) students. This is the […]
At the request of KLP advanced language skills students, the Society has launched a Debate Series. In November, the KLP hosted its second Korean debate that focused on Korean pop culture. Parasite, the Academy Award-winning movie for best director and best picture, was chosen as the topic with discussion focused on social inequalities and their […]
Join us as we explore the insights gained from educators who have advanced long-standing Korean language and Korean educational programming in their schools. Learn how the creative Korean programming our speakers developed evolved over time. Bruce Ballard, Professional Development Specialist at Bronx Charter School for Better Learning, shares his experience with elementary school programming. Jisun […]
