Letters from the King: Discovering Hangeul

세종대왕의 편지: 한글의 발견

February 22, 2025

@ Rua Red Art Centre, Tallaght

1.30 to 3 pm

Storytelling and drama workshop

Suitable for children 6 to 8 years old

Language:

English and Korean

€ 7

When you purchase a child ticket the accompanying adult goes free.

Please note:

Children must be under the supervision of an accompanying adult at all times.

Join our exciting workshop exploring King Sejong’s story through drama, tailored for children aged 6-8 and their parents!
Explore the tale of the creation of Hangeul, Korea’s unique alphabet, brought to life through drama, storytelling, and cultural exploration. We create an engaging experience that connects languages and cultures using traditional Korean artefacts and interactive, participatory drama. Through play and creativity, we make language learning fun, engaging, and truly unforgettable – don’t miss it!

아이들을 위한 흥미진진한 드라마 워크숍! 세종대왕과 함께 한글이 만들어지는 신비로운 여정을 떠나보세요. 놀이와 창의적인 활동을 통해 만 6-8세 아이들이 한글의 탄생 이야기를 배우고 직접 경험할 수 있는 특별한 시간! 한글 속 숨겨진 비밀을 탐험하며 상상력과 표현력을 키워보세요. 대상: 만 6-8세 주제: 한글 창제 이야기 활동: 드라마와 놀이를 활용한 창의적 한글 탐구 배우고, 느끼고, 즐기는 워크숍에서 만나요!

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Meet the facilitators

Eunjee Do

Lecturer in Korean Language, with a specialisation in teaching Korean as a second and foreign language, Eunjee Do has also taught heritage learners aged 3 to 12 for ten years in Dublin. Her work focuses on curriculum development for Korean language learners and integrating cultural elements into language teaching. She brings a rich understanding of Korean language education theory to the project, ensuring that the content is culturally authentic and pedagogically sound.

Jungmi Hur

Jungmi Hur is a PhD candidate in Education, focusing on innovative teaching methods in drama education, particularly in the context of children and language learning. Her expertise in pedagogy informs the workshop’s structure, ensuring that the activities are age-appropriate, engaging, and pedagogically sound. She is also a teaching artist (Drama) and a member of the theatre company Drama Lounge in South Korea.

MINYEONG HA

Ha Min Yeong is a PhD candidate in Applied Linguistics, specialising in foreign language acquisition and cognitive linguistics. She brings expertise in how foreign language learning can be supported through cross-cultural engagement and immersion, emphasising practical language teaching techniques that foster deep linguistic connections.

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