A Practical Guide and Textbook in One! "Walk and Discover! Seoul Studies ~From Travel to Study Abroad~" Released Today

This book focuses exclusively on locations within Seoul and those accessible for a day trip from Seoul, introducing:

* Places you never knew existed * Places whose names you know but whose essence you don't * Places where your learning will expand further upon visiting

Background of Publication

With the rapid increase in Korean language learners and visitors to Korea due to the widespread popularity of K-dramas and K-POP, and considering that on-site experiences often remain limited to stereotypical activities like shopping and dining, this book aims to redefine Seoul as a "place of learning" and a "fountain of knowledge."

Book Structure

In addition to explanations rich with photos and diagrams, each chapter concludes with inquiry tasks for self-study and easily accessible recommended readings, connecting on-site visits to research and reading, thus expanding the learning experience.

Using "places" accessible for a day trip from the city as clues, we delve into the profound depths of Seoul, a historical city.

From remnants of the 14th-century Joseon Dynasty to "places of memory" in modern and contemporary history (Part 1: History), ethnic towns thriving today and national sports (Part 2: Society and Culture), from modern Korean literature to Confucianism and various religions (Part 3: Literature and Thought), we explore the multi-layered aspects of Seoul by visiting places associated with each theme.

11 chapters and 10 columns. Appendices: Museum and Art Gallery Exploration / Related Chronology / Related Maps

About the Authors

All authors are faculty members involved in Korean language education and sending students to study in Korea at Japanese universities. They emphasize not only language proficiency but also an understanding of the historical, social, and cultural backgrounds, as well as people's thoughts and feelings.

Recommended for These People/Uses (from the Foreword)

The primary readers envisioned for this book are university students or general adults studying abroad in Seoul, Korea, for periods of three weeks, one month, six months, or one year.

This book can also serve as an introductory textbook for Korea in universities offering courses like area studies. This is why it includes readings rich with photos and diagrams, followed by inquiry tasks for individual research in each chapter, and further provides recommended readings that are relatively easy to read and acquire.