Because I lived in Korea until I was about 10 years old, I feel that I have a pretty good idea of the general Korean culture. However, because I moved here at a young age, I don't have as great of knowledge when it comes to the culture of people my age. I also don't have a lot of Korean friends, so I'm not really sure on the lifestyle of Korean students my age. Last semester, I presented about the student lifestyle in Korea for my culture project. While I learned a lot while researching, only so much could fit into my project, and I felt that there was a lot for me to learn. Therefore, this is a cultural topic I'd like to focus on this semester.
Second, another cultural topic I'd like to learn more about is on Korean food. I know about the basic Korean dishes, but I'd like to know more about traditional Korean food, or how their cuisine has developed over time. I know recently, Korean fusion has become a bigger concept, and I'd like to learn more about how that has developed. I think my main mode of learning about these two topics will be through internet research - such as through articles or YouTube videos. I can also interview Korean students who would probably have a good idea on these topics.
Through these topics, I feel that I will gain a better grasp on the Korean culture - specifically on the younger generation. For example with food, I know the Korean cuisine, and the etiquette that comes with it is a huge part of Korean culture and is what makes them unique. I feel that this would give me a good insight into the culture, and and their main beliefs.
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