태국에서의 한국학 연구 현황

Abstract

This monograph is intended to promote further research and education on Korean studies in Thailand, through the consideration of its present condition so as to identify its problems as well as propose the solutions. First, it conducts an analysis of current trends in research on Korean studies in the country, which usually begins with a linguistic analysis and then moves into an analysis of socio-cultural factors. It then proceeds to examine the present condition of Korean studies and finds that originally implemented in undergraduate education, Korean studies programs have by now extended to both graduate and secondary education. Considering all the factors thus examined, it proposes five points for the development and promotion of research and education on Korean studies in the country：(1) to develop textbooks suitable to Thailand；(2) to design curricula in agreement with learners’ need；(3) to increase the number of teaching personnel specializing in Korean studies；(4) to include Korean as one of the subjects for the university entrance examination；(5) to create an atmosphere conducive to research so as to encourage further research in the field.