I want to study the Korean language for several reasons. I've always been interested in different Asian languages and cultures. For that reason, I will be study abroad all next year in South Korea so that I can truly immerse myself in its cultural environment. As a student studying journalism and anthropology, I think studying abroad for a good period of time is necessary (plus anthropology majors are required to study abroad for at least six weeks). I am also planning to spend time doing research for my senior thesis that I will have to do for anthropology once I return to the University of Richmond. Since I will be studying abroad in South Korea, I thought knowing basic Korean was a must.
I hope to accomplish a basic understanding of the language before I head off abroad. I would really like to improve my speaking and communication skills more than anything. Secondly, I would like to be able to read and write well. I'm looking forward to expanding my vocabulary and working on pronunciation. I will continue taking Korean classes once abroad in order to complete my COM2 requirement this way. My future goal is fluency. I'd love to be fluent in this language because I'm passionate and have a naturally curiosity to understand everything about it.
I am also considering teaching English in South Korea for a year or two after I graduate. Knowing the language will be a huge advantage if I do end up teaching there.
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