This study develops a teaching-learning model using classical literature, especially folk tales, for Korean language learners and suggests ways to apply it to actual educational settings. Classical literature reflects Korean history and cultural ident...
This study develops a teaching-learning model using classical literature, especially folk tales, for Korean language learners and suggests ways to apply it to actual educational settings. Classical literature reflects Korean history and cultural identity, and plays an important role in helping learners gain a deeper understanding of Korean culture. In particular, folk tales contribute to learners' broad understanding of not only language but also cultural background through various characters and events. In this study, the 'Legend of Jangja Pond and Daughter-in-law Rock' in Korea and the 'Legend of the Spirit of the Mountain and the Spirit of the Sea' in Vietnam were compared to explore the educational effects of promoting intercultural understanding. Both legends deal with themes of human relationships with nature, authority within the family, and breaking taboos, helping learners understand and compare cultural differences across countries.
Teaching-learning methods using folktales are effective in promoting creative and critical thinking in learners. Through narrative analysis and contemporary reconstruction activities, learners have the opportunity to reflect on the conflicts and events of the
characters in the stories in relation to contemporary society. These activities provide learners with the opportunity to develop cultural insight as well as linguistic skills. As a result, Korean language education using classical literature goes beyond simple language learning and acts as an important educational tool that simultaneously develops learners' cultural sensitivity, creative thinking, and critical thinking, which suggests that it can contribute to improving the quality of Korean language education.