2025-2026
Fall Semester
Korean Semester Event: Oct. 4, 12-2pm
September 1: 오리엔테이션 Introduction & Popular Games
Description: Get to know each other through popular Korean games such as APT, “I Am Ground,” and 3-6-9.
September 8: 한국의 기념일 Holidays in Korea
Description: Discover Korea's quirky & national holidays by decorating a 2025–26 calendar and discussing how these unique days are celebrated. People will share their birthdays and weather of each month, saying out loud each date in Korean for practice.
September 15: 양세찬 게임 & 릴레이 말하기 Guess Who I Am & Storytelling
Description: Play two different Korean games that involve a lot of talking: 1) Who Am I? - Each player has a card placed on their forehead so everyone else can see it, but not the player themselves. They will go around and ask questions to figure out their identity. 2) Relay Storytelling - Starting from one keyword, players take turns adding a three-letter word in Korean to continue the story. Each person must build on what the previous person said.
September 22: 전통 놀이 Traditional Games
Description: Play traditional Korean games, including Yutnori, gongi, Ddakjjichigi, etc. Prepare for leading each game station for the upcoming semester event celebrating Chuseok.
September 29: 전래 동화 Korean Folklore
Description: Predict the next scenes in famous Korean folktales, including The Tale of Hong Gildong, The Tale of Chunhyang, The Tale of Heungbu and Nolbu, The Tale of Shim Cheong, etc. Predict endings and reenact dramatic scenes.
October 4: 추석 기념 이벤트 Semester Event (Chuseok)
Description: Celebrate Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) with traditional games and snacks on Sat 10/4.
October 13: 전통 음악과 공연 Traditional K-Music/Theater
Description: Watch short videos of Korean traditional music and performances, such as pansori, buchaechum, talchum, sajachum, pungmulnori, etc. Describe the characteristics of each performance and share one's impressions in Korean. Craft your own Tal---traditional Korean mask used for talchum dance.
October 20: 사투리 Dialect
Description: Learn about unique dialects from different parts of Korea. Guess their meanings and practice reenacting scenes from dramas using regional dialects.
October 27: 돌잔치 First Birthdays in Korea
Description: Conduct a mock Doljanchi (celebration of a baby’s first birthday). Conduct Doljabi---an iconic part of the celebration where the baby chooses one item, which is believed to predict their future or destiny
November 3: 발음 게임 Tongue Twister Challenge
Description: Compete in saying Korean tongue twisters to practice pronunciation and rhythm.
November 10: 줄임말과 문자 Korean Slang & Text Talk
Description: Learn and guess the meaning of modern slang or abbreviations used in texting. End with a meme creation activity.
November 17: 노래방 Noraebang Night
Description: Enjoy a Korean karaoke night! Share and sing your favorite Korean songs while learning about Korea’s music culture.
November 24: 영화 관람 Movie Night
Description: Watch a Korean film chosen by vote. Discuss cultural themes, values, and any differences noticed between Korean and Western storytelling.