Act and Fact in Teaching the Korean Language: Honorifics in a Business Setting

Analyzes complications related to the style of speech in the Korean language. The study focuses on the usage of the proper forms of honorific and humble forms in Korean with particular attention to the use of the honorific system in relaying messages to a third party. Learners of Korean as a second...

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Published inThe Journal of language for international business Vol. 6; no. 1; p. 11
Main Author Rhee, M. J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.1994
Subjects
Business Communication
Honorifics
Interpersonal Communication
Korean
Language Attitudes
Language Styles
Language Usage
Second Language Instruction
Second Language Learning
Uncommonly Taught Languages
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Summary:Analyzes complications related to the style of speech in the Korean language. The study focuses on the usage of the proper forms of honorific and humble forms in Korean with particular attention to the use of the honorific system in relaying messages to a third party. Learners of Korean as a second language need to become knowledgeable in the proper use of honorifics. (10 references) (CK)
ISSN:8755-0504