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Author : Barbara Hye Kyong Hur
Release : 1994
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Book Synopsis Korean-American Handbook by : Barbara Hye Kyong Hur
Download or read book Korean-American Handbook written by Barbara Hye Kyong Hur. This book was released on 1994. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Won Moo Hurh
Release : 1998-06-30
Genre : Social Science
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Book Synopsis The Korean Americans by : Won Moo Hurh
Download or read book The Korean Americans written by Won Moo Hurh. This book was released on 1998-06-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Korean Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States. Although they share many similar cultural characteristics with other Asian Americans, the Korean Americans are unique in terms of their strong ethnic attachment, extensive participation in Christian churches, heavy involvement in self-employed small businesses, wide geographic dispersion in settlement, and the emergence of the 1.5 generation phenomenon. This book answers the following questions for the student or interested reader: • Who are the Korean people? • Why did they come to the United States? • How did they adapt to their new country? • How are they received by the majority of Americans? • What are their accomplishments, problems, and contributions to American society? Other special features include: • An extensive coverage on the ethnic background (history, language, religion, customs, and other cultural heritage) of Korean Americans. • Current statistical data on Korean immigration to the United States. • A comprehensive analysis of socioeconomic characteristics of Korean Americans as compared with those of other minority groups. • A succinct analysis of the unique characteristics of Korean Americans. • Effective use of personal narratives. In 1970 there were about 70,000 Korean Americans—the number grew tenfold to about 790,000 in 1990. The Korean American population is now estimated at well over a million, and demographic projections indicate that the number will reach about three million by the year 2030. Korean Americans are thus among the new groups of Americans to become another integral part of the American history of cultural pluralism and ethnic diversity. Examined are the most significant areas of Korean American's adaptation—economic adjustment, sociocultural adaptation, family life, ethnic associations, intergroup relations, and psychological adjustment. In each area of adaptation, positive attainment as well as the problems of adjustment are analyzed in light of current theories and empirical research. The book concludes with a discussion of the unique characteristics of Korean Americans and their impact on society.
Author : Rachael Miyung Joo
Release : 2018-06-12
Genre : Social Science
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Book Synopsis A Companion to Korean American Studies by : Rachael Miyung Joo
Download or read book A Companion to Korean American Studies written by Rachael Miyung Joo. This book was released on 2018-06-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion to Korean American Studies presents interdisciplinary works from a number of authors who have contributed to the field of Korean American Studies. This collection ranges from chapters detailing the histories of Korean migration to the United States to contemporary flows of popular culture between South Korea and the United States. The authors present on Korean American history, gender relations, cultural formations, social relations, and politics. Contributors are: Sohyun An, Chinbo Chong, Angie Y. Chung, Rhoanne Esteban, Sue-Je Lee Gage, Hahrie Han, Jane Hong, Michael Hurt, Rachael Miyung Joo, Jane Junn, Miliann Kang, Ann H. Kim, Anthony Yooshin Kim, Eleana Kim, Jinwon Kim, Ju Yon Kim, Kevin Y. Kim, Nadia Y. Kim, Soo Mee Kim, Robert Ji-Song Ku, EunSook Lee, Se Hwa Lee, S. Heijin Lee, Shelley Sang-Hee Lee, John Lie, Pei-te Lien, Kimberly McKee, Pyong Gap Min, Arissa H. Oh, Edward J.W. Park, Jerry Z. Park, Josephine Nock-Hee Park, Margaret Rhee and Kenneth Vaughan.
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Release : 1992
Genre : Education
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Book Synopsis Handbook for Teaching Korean-American Students by :
Download or read book Handbook for Teaching Korean-American Students written by . This book was released on 1992. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is designed for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. It provides an explanation of the sociocultural and linguistic characteristics of Korean-Americans so educators can address their needs more effectively and orchestrate a better teaching environment by understanding and supporting the Korean-American cultural heritage. The first chapter provides background information to help readers understand Koreans' experiences in Korea and patterns of immigration to the United States. The second chapter describes educational and sociocultural factors in the Korean language group, focusing on Korean educational traditions and patterns, language experience in the Korean-American community, and key interpersonal relationships in the Korean-American culture. Chapter 3 details some Korean linguistic characteristics and their relationship to culture. Instructional and curricular strategies for this population are outlined in the fourth chapter, with attention given to the role of bilingualism, factors in language development, transfer of literacy, language program planning, and reading instruction. A glossary and an annotated bibliography of general references and Korean literature and language materials are also presented. Appended materials include a ranking of California school districts by Korean-American enrollment; lists of educational and cultural resources; and a list of Korean holidays, ceremonies, and festivals. (MSE)
Author : Peter Hyun
Release : 1995-04-01
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Synopsis In the New World by : Peter Hyun
Download or read book In the New World written by Peter Hyun. This book was released on 1995-04-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1924 seventeen-year-old Peter Hyun arrived in Hawaii with three younger siblings, leaving behind family and friends in Japanese-occupied Seoul and the Korean community of exiles in Shanghai. The early chapters of this spirited autobiographical account, the sequel to Man Sei!, recount Hyun's life as a young Korean coming of age in Hawaii and as a college student studying philosophy and theatre arts in Indiana. After college, Hyun moved to New York and in 1930 began working as an assistant stage manager with Eva LeGallienne's Civic Repertory Theatre. He later went on to direct theatre companies in New York, Massachusetts, California, and Montreal. As Hyun was one of only a handful of minorities working in the avant garde theatre in the 1930s and 1940s, his account contributes to our understanding of the place of Asians in art outside the mainstream. He also provides a personal perspective on key periods in American race relations, particularly during World War II and the Korean War. In the New World celebrates a rich life full of diversity. Throughout his life, Hyun believed that the making of a Korean American was essentially a cultural marriage - a marriage often requiring a lengthy and difficult engagement to succeed. In the New World is the story of Hyun's engagement, with all its triumphs and misfortunes, told with candor and wit. Peter Hyun died in 1993 at the age of eighty-seven.
