Kush-Nāme,authored by Hakim Iranshan Ibn Abi al-Khair,offers information on Iran,its features,and even its neighbors,as other classical Persian literary works do.Although some of this historical information may need ...Kush-Nāme,authored by Hakim Iranshan Ibn Abi al-Khair,offers information on Iran,its features,and even its neighbors,as other classical Persian literary works do.Although some of this historical information may need to be more accurate due to the legendary nature of the work,it is important and worth studying.Aside from China,lands such as Makrān,Saqlab,Māchin,Besilā,and others are mentioned in Kush-Nāme.Besilāis the same as Korea based on the dynasty’s name,other details,and other references.The translation of Kush-Nāme into Korean has piqued the interest of many South Koreans.This study seeks to extract and,to some extent,examine Besilā’s many political,economic,geographical,and cultural representations in Kush-Nāme,not just to gain a better understanding of this country but this study serves as a foundation for future studies.According to the research,Besilāwas a remote and prosperous land with a monotheistic people and kingdom,a profitable and prosperous business,a huge army,and beautiful people who sheltered Abtin from the Chinese army and later married Abtin and Farārang,the daughter of BesilāKing and mother of Fereidun,and were somehow involved in Fereidun’s killing of Zahhāk.展开更多
With proper education,students would be better equipped for life in a more diverse and globally integrated world.To foster intercultural conversation and global citizenship among students,various cultural practices sh...With proper education,students would be better equipped for life in a more diverse and globally integrated world.To foster intercultural conversation and global citizenship among students,various cultural practices should be brought to their attention,and they should be encouraged to develop respect for these traditions.This study compares the cultural significance,rites,and customs,traditional meals,social interactions,and symbolism of the Iranian New Year(Nowruz;نوروز)with those of the Korean New Year(Seollal;설날)to determine whether or not Iranian students could benefit from learning Korean in terms of language acquisition,cultural understanding,and celebratory behavior.The findings shed light on the importance of instituting policies that foster intercultural conversation and including cross-cultural studies in educational programs.Some recommendations include increasing access to multicultural education,teaching languages,sponsoring international and intercultural activities,developing an appreciation of diverse cultures,and educating instructors.展开更多
This study examines the writing abilities of Iranian intermediate Korean learners,specifically their performance in the compositional writing section of the Test of Proficiency in Korean(TOPIK).By utilizing the many F...This study examines the writing abilities of Iranian intermediate Korean learners,specifically their performance in the compositional writing section of the Test of Proficiency in Korean(TOPIK).By utilizing the many FACETS-Rasch Model,we meticulously analyzed nine writing samples from the 52nd TOPIK.These samples were evaluated using a modified rubric ranging from 0 to 3 based on predefined criteria for written composition.The results underscored that the sections on“appropriateness of spacing and spelling,”“relevance of vocabulary,”and“content diversity”presented the most significant challenges for the learners.On the other hand,“the quantity of writing”emerged as the least challenging aspect.These findings reveal substantial disparities in various aspects of writing proficiency among learners.The study not only pinpoints issue areas in writing skills,but also underscores the necessity of customized teaching strategies within the TOPIK framework to address these weaknesses.Consequently,it offers valuable insights that could bolster the effectiveness of teaching writing to Korean language learners.The findings of this study are not only significant for the field of language education,but also contribute to a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by intermediate learners and provide a roadmap for improving language instruction.展开更多
文摘Kush-Nāme,authored by Hakim Iranshan Ibn Abi al-Khair,offers information on Iran,its features,and even its neighbors,as other classical Persian literary works do.Although some of this historical information may need to be more accurate due to the legendary nature of the work,it is important and worth studying.Aside from China,lands such as Makrān,Saqlab,Māchin,Besilā,and others are mentioned in Kush-Nāme.Besilāis the same as Korea based on the dynasty’s name,other details,and other references.The translation of Kush-Nāme into Korean has piqued the interest of many South Koreans.This study seeks to extract and,to some extent,examine Besilā’s many political,economic,geographical,and cultural representations in Kush-Nāme,not just to gain a better understanding of this country but this study serves as a foundation for future studies.According to the research,Besilāwas a remote and prosperous land with a monotheistic people and kingdom,a profitable and prosperous business,a huge army,and beautiful people who sheltered Abtin from the Chinese army and later married Abtin and Farārang,the daughter of BesilāKing and mother of Fereidun,and were somehow involved in Fereidun’s killing of Zahhāk.
文摘With proper education,students would be better equipped for life in a more diverse and globally integrated world.To foster intercultural conversation and global citizenship among students,various cultural practices should be brought to their attention,and they should be encouraged to develop respect for these traditions.This study compares the cultural significance,rites,and customs,traditional meals,social interactions,and symbolism of the Iranian New Year(Nowruz;نوروز)with those of the Korean New Year(Seollal;설날)to determine whether or not Iranian students could benefit from learning Korean in terms of language acquisition,cultural understanding,and celebratory behavior.The findings shed light on the importance of instituting policies that foster intercultural conversation and including cross-cultural studies in educational programs.Some recommendations include increasing access to multicultural education,teaching languages,sponsoring international and intercultural activities,developing an appreciation of diverse cultures,and educating instructors.
文摘This study examines the writing abilities of Iranian intermediate Korean learners,specifically their performance in the compositional writing section of the Test of Proficiency in Korean(TOPIK).By utilizing the many FACETS-Rasch Model,we meticulously analyzed nine writing samples from the 52nd TOPIK.These samples were evaluated using a modified rubric ranging from 0 to 3 based on predefined criteria for written composition.The results underscored that the sections on“appropriateness of spacing and spelling,”“relevance of vocabulary,”and“content diversity”presented the most significant challenges for the learners.On the other hand,“the quantity of writing”emerged as the least challenging aspect.These findings reveal substantial disparities in various aspects of writing proficiency among learners.The study not only pinpoints issue areas in writing skills,but also underscores the necessity of customized teaching strategies within the TOPIK framework to address these weaknesses.Consequently,it offers valuable insights that could bolster the effectiveness of teaching writing to Korean language learners.The findings of this study are not only significant for the field of language education,but also contribute to a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by intermediate learners and provide a roadmap for improving language instruction.
