한국어 단기 프로그램의 사례 연구 - NSLI-Y 프로그램을 중심으로 -

Abstract

In this study, we examined the operation details and outcomes of the short-term Korean program, the NSLI-Y program, and proposed its achievements and development directions. Recent global interest in Korea has led to an increased number and diversity of Korean language education programs. Consequently, there is a growing demand for short- term courses, as learners seek to quickly acquire Korean language skills and experience Korean culture outside of regular courses. Despite the increasing importance of short-term programs, discussions on their development are not as prevalent compared to research on regular courses. Moreover, unlike regular courses, short-term programs exhibit diverse characteristics depending on their goals, duration, and the learners involved. Therefore, to engage in discussions about the development of short-term Korean programs, it is crucial to first examine the operational details of currently ongoing short-term programs. In this paper, we conducted a preliminary analysis of the goals and characteristics of the NSLI-Y program and confirmed its outcomes based on these characteristics. Through these results, we proposed directions for its development. Additionally, by providing detailed information on the operational aspects of the NSLI-Y program, we aimed to contribute foundational data for future research on short-term programs. Ultimately, our study highlighted the importance of tailoring the content of short-term programs to reflect their unique characteristics, emphasizing that this process is closely linked to the success of short-term programs.