세종학당의 한국어 교육 발전 방안 연구

A Study on the Approaches of Developing King Sejong Institute’s Korean Language Education

This research paper focuses on the developmental approaches of Korean language education of the King Sejong Institute in terms of plans and policy. This paper aims to review previous research and arguments in parts of general research regarding the King Sejong Institute and studies on the Korean Language education of King Sejong Institute. Based on this, the research seeks ways to expand the King Sejong Institute’s specialized approaches and methods of Korean language education and understanding of culture through language. Approaches to specialize the King Sejong Institute’s Korean language education suggests the following issues: 1) requirements of using standard textbooks; 2) development of supplementary materials; 3) introduction of textbook quality control system; 4) strengthening faculty eligibility criteria; 5) expanding the dispatch of Korean faculty and strengthening local teacher training; and 6) local institutionalization for the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK). In addition, to expand the understanding of Korean culture through language education, there are further needs to: 1) build a system in connection with Korean cultural centers 2) develop and supply textbooks of Korean culture; 3) expand the dispatch of Korean faculty and strengthen local teacher training; 4) develop Korean cultural programs for cultural regions 5) develop customized Korean cultural programs; 6) build Korean language related one-stop service system; and 7) expand connection with local Korean companies. The King Sejong Institute foundation is still in its preliminary stages. Therefore, development plans should be based on a variety of policy proposals and continuous investigation and analysis. Specific measures willbe further presented in future research.