Korean Language

<p>Suitable for students of all levels this book provides a general description of the Korean language by highlighting important structural aspects whilst keeping technical details to a minimum. By examining the Korean language in its geographical historical social and cultural context the reader is able to gain a good understanding of its speakers and the environment in which it is used. The book covers a range of topics on Korean including its genetic affiliation historical development sound patterns writing systems vocabulary grammar and discourse.</p><p>The text is designed to be accessible primarily to English-speaking learners of Korean and scholars working in disciplines other than linguistics as well as serving as a useful introduction for general linguists. The book complements Korean language textbooks used in the classroom and will be welcomed not only by readers with a wider interest in Korean studies but also by Asian specialists in general.</p>