한국어 비언어적 행휘 표현과 한국어문화 교육 연구

A Study of Non-verbal Behavioral Expressions of Korean and Korean Cultural Education

This study aims to examine the need to include into Korean language education non-verbal behavioral expressions used by Korean people. As much as the phonetic language, non-verbal behavior takes up a large part of day-to-day linguistic activities. Presently, however, Korean language education lacks the teaching of non-verbal behavior to learners. According to a survey of language learners, not even the most advanced learners of the language are aware of it, let alone use it in their communications. But the survey also revealed that a large number of them desire to learn about Koreans’ non-verbal behavior. A list of useful non-verbal expressions can certainly go a long distance in assisting the learners. This study provides such a list with a working definition of non-verbal behavior and an analysis of various forms of non-verbal behavior used by Korean people. We have divided the list into three parts: non-verbal behavior rooted in tradition; non-verbal behavior restricted only to body language; and body language in the context of common everyday expressions. We believe we have provided here the basic materials to meet current needs, but such materials should be developed into supplements for positive learning in the future. We have also examined ways to include non-verbal behavior into cultural education. Some examples of non-verbal behavior were examined and explained in the contexts of ‘Confucian culture’, ‘Shamanistic culture’ and ‘Ondol (a hot-floored room) culture’. Accordingly, we believe non-verbal behavior can be taught in the context of these three cultures.