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Tuesday, January 10 2012
19:00
19:00
King Sejong Institute (Korean Language Classes) 2011 Class Schedule
Classes are designed for those who wish to learn about Korean language and culture. Students must be at the least 18 years of age on the first day of each session.
Fall session: September 20 - November 22
Winter session: January 10 - March 13 (2012)
When: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. every Tuesday
Where: KCCLA office
5505 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Fee: $50 per session
Basic A (Ariel Kim-UCLA) :
This class is designed for students who have never studied the Korean language. Students will acquire knowledge of the Korean Alphabet, "Hangeul", the phonological characteristics, vocabulary, and basic expressions. Students will also be introduced to various aspects of Korean culture.
Basic B (Jihyun Park-CSULA) :
Introduction to the basic skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening with attention to selected aspects of Korean culture; designed for students who have basic Korean reading skills but with little language training. It is a continuation of our Basic A and will continue to focus on spoken Korean at the novice mid level, with an emphasis on its linguistic and cultural characteristics.
Basic C (Jihyeon Cha-UCLA) :
Our Basic C class is a continuation of our Basic B class. Newcomers who pass the Proficiency Examination for this level are also eligible to take this course. This class introduces a higher level of basic grammar, vocabulary and language structure, which equips the students to be more confident in speaking and writing Korean so that students can easily become familiar with the language through the exercise of sentence patterns. This class covers most of the elements of teaching with impartiality to teach the language in both accuracy and fluency. Especially, this class emphasizes the improvement of conversation skills and the ability to manage the given situations through interactive activities.
Intermediate A (Seonkyung Jeon-UCLA) :
Our Intermediate A class is a continuation of our Basic C class. Newcomers who pass the Proficiency Examination for this level are also eligible to take this course. The goal of the course is that students acquire intermediate communicative skills in Korean, in all areas listening, speaking, reading and writing and develop cross-cultural skills. In the class, students will learn how to initiate and sustain conversations with native speakers. Students will also extend vocabulary to a wide range of topics by reading more complicated texts.
Advanced (Jane Choi-UCLA) :
Our Advanced class is designed for those who want to maximize their conversation skills in a variety of everyday-life Situations, including contemporary life in Korea. In order to further colloquial technique, this class will use not only written materials, but also audiovisual resources including some clips of Korean dramas.
For more information, please contact the Program manager at (323) 936-3025 or via e-mail e-mail at klp@kccla.org
Classes are designed for those who wish to learn about Korean language and culture. Students must be at the least 18 years of age on the first day of each session.
Fall session: September 20 - November 22
Winter session: January 10 - March 13 (2012)
When: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. every Tuesday
Where: KCCLA office
5505 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Fee: $50 per session
Basic A (Ariel Kim-UCLA) :
This class is designed for students who have never studied the Korean language. Students will acquire knowledge of the Korean Alphabet, "Hangeul", the phonological characteristics, vocabulary, and basic expressions. Students will also be introduced to various aspects of Korean culture.
Basic B (Jihyun Park-CSULA) :
Introduction to the basic skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening with attention to selected aspects of Korean culture; designed for students who have basic Korean reading skills but with little language training. It is a continuation of our Basic A and will continue to focus on spoken Korean at the novice mid level, with an emphasis on its linguistic and cultural characteristics.
Basic C (Jihyeon Cha-UCLA) :
Our Basic C class is a continuation of our Basic B class. Newcomers who pass the Proficiency Examination for this level are also eligible to take this course. This class introduces a higher level of basic grammar, vocabulary and language structure, which equips the students to be more confident in speaking and writing Korean so that students can easily become familiar with the language through the exercise of sentence patterns. This class covers most of the elements of teaching with impartiality to teach the language in both accuracy and fluency. Especially, this class emphasizes the improvement of conversation skills and the ability to manage the given situations through interactive activities.
Intermediate A (Seonkyung Jeon-UCLA) :
Our Intermediate A class is a continuation of our Basic C class. Newcomers who pass the Proficiency Examination for this level are also eligible to take this course. The goal of the course is that students acquire intermediate communicative skills in Korean, in all areas listening, speaking, reading and writing and develop cross-cultural skills. In the class, students will learn how to initiate and sustain conversations with native speakers. Students will also extend vocabulary to a wide range of topics by reading more complicated texts.
Advanced (Jane Choi-UCLA) :
Our Advanced class is designed for those who want to maximize their conversation skills in a variety of everyday-life Situations, including contemporary life in Korea. In order to further colloquial technique, this class will use not only written materials, but also audiovisual resources including some clips of Korean dramas.
For more information, please contact the Program manager at (323) 936-3025 or via e-mail e-mail at klp@kccla.org
Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, February 09 2012
19:00
19:00
Lie Sang Bong: Fashion, Art, and Korean Culture
Special Fashion Week Event @Museum of Arts and Design
Lie Sang Bong: Fashion, Art, and Korean Culture
Date & Time: Thursday, February 9, 2012 | 7:00 PM
Venue: The Theater at The Museum of Arts and Design (“MAD”)
More info:
http://www.koreasociety.org/special_events/young_professionals/lie_sang_bong_fashion_art_and_korean_culture.html
Special Fashion Week Event @Museum of Arts and Design
Lie Sang Bong: Fashion, Art, and Korean Culture
Date & Time: Thursday, February 9, 2012 | 7:00 PM
Venue: The Theater at The Museum of Arts and Design (“MAD”)
Meet acclaimed Korean designer Lie Sang Bong, whose worldwide clientele for avant-garde clothing includes celebrities like Lady Gaga and Beyonce. He will discuss a career that spans more than two decades, in which he has combined a keen fashion sense, an artist’s vision, and inspiration from his Korean roots. Using a multi-media presentation, Lie will illustrate the many influences of Korean culture—including traditional paintings, calligraphy, and architecture—in his designs.
Experiencing Lie Sang Bong’s work at MAD, in addition to seeing Korea’s contemporary artists on display at the Korean Eye: Energy and Matter exhibit, emphasizes the incredible dynamism of Korean culture today.
Lie Sang Bong: Fashion, Art, and Korean Culture is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Korean Eye: Energy and Matter, on view through February 19, 2012.
Presented in partnership with The Museum of Arts and Design (“MAD”)
More info:
http://www.koreasociety.org/special_events/young_professionals/lie_sang_bong_fashion_art_and_korean_culture.html
New York, NY
Tuesday, March 20 2012
DICTEE: bells fall peal to sky
Art, Music, Poetry, Theater, Perspective: Women Center Stage 2012 Festival
DICTEE: bells fall a peal to sky
Tuesday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30pm,
Saturday, March 24 at 3pm and 7:30pm,
Sunday, March 25 at 3pm
Conceived and performed by Soomi Kim
Directed by Suzi Takahashi
Music by Jen Shyu
Tickets just $18
Art, Music, Poetry, Theater, Perspective: Women Center Stage 2012 Festival
DICTEE: bells fall a peal to sky
Tuesday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30pm,
Saturday, March 24 at 3pm and 7:30pm,
Sunday, March 25 at 3pm
Adapted from the groundbreaking literary collage by late Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, DICTEE intertwines the stories of ordinary, mythic, and martyred women—including Korean revolutionary Yu Guan Soon, Joan of Arc, Demeter and Persephone, as well as Cha herself. Korean born, NYC-based performer Soomi Kim uses movement, video, and original music to transpose Cha’s postmodern poetry to the stage.
Conceived and performed by Soomi Kim
Directed by Suzi Takahashi
Music by Jen Shyu
Tickets just $18
New York, NY
Thursday, March 29 2012
EnoB Jazz Benefit Concert f. Pianist Yongjoo Song
EnoB Benefit Jazz Concert!
Date: Mar 29 2012 (7pm, 03m. 29d. 2012y )
Location (Manhattan, NY) : TBA
Contact : becon@enob.org
EnoB Benefit Jazz Concert!
Date: Mar 29 2012 (7pm, 03m. 29d. 2012y )
Location (Manhattan, NY) : TBA
Contact : becon@enob.org
Founded in 2006, EnoB (이노비) is a 501-c-3 Good-Hearted Nonprofit Organization that reaches out to people who are disabled, hospitalized, or suffer from socio-economic disadvantages and enriches their lives by involving them in a series of high quality, edutainment events and programs. We design these programs to act as an innovative bridge to bring peace, joy, and brighter futures and to help bring the benefits of arts and culture to as many needy individuals as possible.
New York, NY
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It’s the new year, and Yim Jae Beum is coming to town! After a sold-out show in Los Angeles last October, he is coming back to hold two U.S. concerts for the 2012 Lunar New Year. Everyone already knows this man can sing! He’s got an impressive resume, debuting as a rock singer back in 1986, releasing Korean classics, such as “For You,” and most recently, joining and winning first place twice on the MBC show, “I am a Singer.”
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10th NEW YORK KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL (NYKFF) @ BAM Rose Cinema
Friday, February 24 – Sunday, February 26
The Korea Society presents the 10th New York Korean Film Festival with new releases showcasing the popular and prolific in Korean film. In cooperation with partners BAM Cinématek and CJ Entertainment, this 10th festival features blockbusters, cutting-edge action, drama, and comedy at BAM Rose Cinema.
By Subway
2, 3, 4, 5, B, Q to Atlantic Ave or D, M, N, R to Pacific Street.
Tickets: $12 at the box office.
Late Autumn (Manchu) 2010
FRIDAY, February 24, 6:50 pm
Directed by Kim Tae-yong. With Hyun Bin and Tang Wei. Anna is on her way to Seattle to attend her mother’s funeral on a special weekend release from prison, where she is serving time for killing her abusive husband. On the bus, she meets Hoon, a “companion for hire” for lonely, older women. Both are running away: Anna from her past and Hoon from one of his clients’ husbands. Both find something in each other while they spend a day together in the misty, autumnal city of Seattle. This is a remake of the famed 1961 film with the same title directed by Lee Man-hee. A co-production of South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and the United States, Late Autumn was shot completely in English in Seattle. A Special Tribute to The Korea Society’s November 2011 national outreach program to Seattle. 113 min.
Hindsight (Poo-Reun-So-Geum) 2011
FRIDAY, February 24, 9:15 pm
Directed by Lee Hyun-seung. With Song Kang-ho, Shin Se-kyeong, and Cheon Jeong-myeong. Retired mob boss Du-heon enrolls in a cooking class with the hopes of making a fresh start as a restaurant owner. In the class he meets a quirky girl, Se-bin, and finds himself drawn to her. Despite his determination to wipe the slate clean, Du-heon is summoned back into the criminal fold by his old colleagues. Veteran filmmaker Lee Hyun-seung – and top star Song Kang-ho and Shin Se-kyeong – succeeded in making a non-genre film dealing with gangsters. 120 min.
The Servant (Bang-Ja Jeon) 2010
SATURDAY, February 25, 6:50 pm
Directed by Kim Dae-woo. With Kim Joo-hyuk, Ryu Seung-beom, Jo Yeo-jeong, and Oh-Dal-su. The Servant is told from the point-of-view of Bang-ja, a personal servant to Lee Mong-ryong, an aristocratic scholar, Both men love Chun-hyang, but as Mong-ryong courts her with the prospects of marriage, Bang-ja begins an illicit affair – which Mong-ryong soon discovers. In Kim Dae-woo’s re-telling of the classic folk tale Chun-hyang, the Servant illustrates the pursuit of love and class status with adventurous scheming, eroticism, and humor. 124 min.
Quick 2011
SATURDAY, February 25, 9:30 pm
Directed by Cho Beom-goo. With Lee Min-ki, Kang ye-won, Kim In-kwon. Former motorcycle gang member Gi-su now makes a living as a bike messenger. One day, the building at which Gi-su had delivered a package blows up. Never suspecting that he could have anything to do with the bomb, Gi-su moves onto his next job: escorting Ah-rom, a singer who is also an ex-girlfriend from his biker days. When Ah-rom puts on a bike helmet, she triggers a timing mechanism which sets off a countdown clock. A Stranger calls to tell Gi-su to make a series of deliveries which a fixed time or suffer the consequences.
Sunny 2011
SUNDAY, February 26, 3 pm
Directed by Kang Hyeong-cheol. With Yu Ho-jeong, Shim Eun-kyeong, Jin Hee-kyung, kang So-ra, and Hong Jin-hee. Director Kang Hyeong-chul follows Speedy Scandal with Sunny, a film about high-school classmates who meet after 25 years and re-live memories of the 1980s. With great performances and a charming storyline, Sunny was Korea’s biggest box-office hit in Korea 2011. 124 min.
Moss (Iggi) 2010
SUNDAY, February 26, 5:45 pm
Directed by Kang Woo-suk. With Jeong jae-yeong, Park Hae-il, and Yu Hae-jin. Ryu Hae-guk realizes that the residents of an isolated village are hiding something about his father’s recent death. He learns that his father was a town savior and shared absolute power with the town chief. The film depicts both community violence and human redemption through Ryu’s investigation of his father’s death. 163 min.
Glove 2011
SATURDAY, February 26, 9 pm
Directed by Kang Woo-suk. With Jeong Jae-young, Sun Yoo, and Kang Shin-il. Kim Sang-nam, a hot-tempered former professional baseball player, is sent to the countryside to coach a team of hearing-impaired players in order to avoid media coverage of his recent involvement in an assault case. At first, Kim has a difficult time imagining how he can teach baseball to a group of boys who can’t hear, but as he spends time with them he starts to believe that they can play the game. Motivated, Kim decides to help them prepare for the nationals. 144 min.
Schedule February 24 – 26
Friday, February 24
6:50pm Late Autumn (2010), 113 min
9:15pm Hindsight (2011), 120 min
Saturday, February 25
6:50pm The Servant (2010), 124 min
9:30pmQuick (2011), 115 min
Sunday:
3pm Sunny (2011), 124 min
5:45pm Moss (2010), 163 min
9pm Glove (2011), 144 min
Festival Location:
BAM Rose Cinema
30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn
(718) 636-4100 x 1
website: http://www.bam.org
From Midtown, Trains 2, 3, 4, 5, B, Q to Atlantic Ave or D, M, N, R to Pacific Street
Tickets: $12 at the box office