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New Year, New Insights: Interpreting the Cultural Nuances of Nowruz and Seollal for Iranian Students Learning Korean

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Vahid Reza Nasrollahi

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DOI:10.17265/1539-8072/2023.11.002

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Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

ABSTRACT

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.

KEYWORDS

New Year celebration, Nowruz, Seollal, Iranian students, Korean language

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Sino-US English Teaching, November 2023, Vol. 20, No. 11, 430-438 doi:10.17265/1539-8072/2023.11.002

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