2006.08.02: August 2, 2006: Headlines: COS - Korea: The Third Goal: Village Soup: Young Hee Oh who came to America from Korea in 1970 with her husband, Peace Corps Volunteer Richard MacIntyre will lead a workshop – Getting Acquainted with Korean Language and Culture
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2006.08.02: August 2, 2006: Headlines: COS - Korea: The Third Goal: Village Soup: Young Hee Oh who came to America from Korea in 1970 with her husband, Peace Corps Volunteer Richard MacIntyre will lead a workshop – Getting Acquainted with Korean Language and Culture
Young Hee Oh who came to America from Korea in 1970 with her husband, Peace Corps Volunteer Richard MacIntyre will lead a workshop – Getting Acquainted with Korean Language and Culture
“I always felt it to be unfortunate that many Americans now study Chinese and Japanese, but very few study Korean language or culture. While it is one of the most difficult languages to speak fluently, Korean has a relatively simple writing system called “han gul” that consists of twenty-four basic vowels and consonants. Most people could learn how to read signs rather quickly. It also opens doors to a wealth of cultural treasures and customs in the history of the Korean peninsula. With Korea divided and being such a hot spot in international affairs, I feel too few people really know much about its people and culture.”
Young Hee Oh who came to America from Korea in 1970 with her husband, Peace Corps Volunteer Richard MacIntyre will lead a workshop – Getting Acquainted with Korean Language and Culture
Getting Acquainted with Korean Language and Culture: Saturday, August 19
By Penobscot School
Victoria A. Scott
Caption: Young Hee Oh MacIntyre will lead a workshop on Korean language and culture at Penobscot School. Photo by Richard MacIntyre: 2006
ROCKLAND (Aug 2): On Saturday, August 19 from 10 am to 2 pm, Seoul native Young Hee Oh MacIntyre will lead a workshop – Getting Acquainted with Korean Language and Culture – for non-speakers and speakers of any Asian language, and for those with an interest in the Korean language and culture. If you plan a trip to Korea or hope to participate in local Korean cultural events, this is the perfect workshop for you. This event is part of a series of similar workshops in Arabic, Chinese, Danish and other languages to be offered by the school during its 2006-2007 academic year.
Of the opportunity to share her Korean language and culture at Penobscot School, Young Hee says, “I always felt it to be unfortunate that many Americans now study Chinese and Japanese, but very few study Korean language or culture. While it is one of the most difficult languages to speak fluently, Korean has a relatively simple writing system called “han gul” that consists of twenty-four basic vowels and consonants. Most people could learn how to read signs rather quickly. It also opens doors to a wealth of cultural treasures and customs in the history of the Korean peninsula. With Korea divided and being such a hot spot in international affairs, I feel too few people really know much about its people and culture.”
Participants will learn basic greetings and polite expressions, including how to introduce and greet Koreans in their own language. Young Hee will talk about some of the customs and traditions that family members and friends follow in Korea. In a casual and comfortable setting, workshop participants will learn common words and sentences that will be helpful for the new learner or traveler. Attendees will be encouraged to speak simple phrases and sentences, and follow directions in a Korean context while they are engaged in hands on activities such as brush painting, simple Korean cooking and meal sharing that will enhance the experience. For program details, contact Young Hee Oh at mmacintyre@earthlink.net.
Young Hee Oh is originally from the Korean capital city of Seoul, which is now one of the largest cities in the world. She came to America from Korea in 1970 with her husband, Richard MacIntyre, who had finished Peace Corps service at the time and she had studied at Yonsei University in Seoul before their marriage. After coming to America, Young Hee earned a B.A. in Art from West Chester University, PA and an Art Teacher certification from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. After ten years as a graphic artist, plus twelve years as an Art Teacher at a large public elementary school, teaching K to 5th grade in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, she pursued and received her Master’s degree in 2005 in Teaching English as a Second Language.
Pre-registration is required and the workshop fee is $45. Youth scholarship assistance based upon financial need is available thanks to United Mid-Coast Charities of Camden. For scholarship details and application, and to register for the August 19 workshop, call 207-594-1084 or write to info@languagelarning.org. This year, Penobscot School celebrates 20 years as mid coast Maine’s premier center for language learning and international cultural exchange. On the web at www.languagelearning.org.
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