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KF Global Challengers Internship Letter

Germany. Established in 1979, the department is acclaimed as one of the foremost institutions teaching Korean Studies not only in Germany but across all of Europe. Since April, I have been teaching the Korean language to freshmen and sophomores and producing class materials and supplements.
  In July, winding up the first semester, I conducted final exams and other evaluations. During the speaking and listening classes, students made individual presentations and did role playing in teams of two or three. The students had written their presentations as part of their writing class homework. After some feedback on their assignments, they polished their manus and delivered their final presentations. The students’ speaking skills were evaluated through the presentations, too. Normally, reading and writing classes are separate from speaking and listening, so I think this was a good experience for students to integrate their skills for a comprehensive evaluation.
  During the reading and writing class, a quiz was given in addition to planning the presentation. The quiz questions were devised to check each student’s level before they took the final exam. The questions on the final exam were similar to those on the midterm but focused on different content.
  In early July, a ceremony was held to establish the Department of Korean Studies as an independent division. It used to be part of the Department of Sinology and Korean Studies but became independent in response to the continuous growth and success of the Korean Studies program. During the ceremony, the new Department of Korean Studies and the Korean Studies Center were officially launched.
  My everyday life has become more comfortable as I recently received my residence permit. Before, I had to carry my passport wherever I went, but now I can take care of many administrative matters with the permit alone. As my living conditions have improved, I am determined to work even harder as a Korean language education intern.

KF Korean Language Education Internship The University of Tübingen, Germany Saemi Park

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