The main purpose of this class is to introduce traditional Korean culture to foreign students. This course begins with the introductory explanation of traditional Korean culture and a short overview of categorizations. The lectures will take up a series of topics designed to explore the various traditional cultural aspects in Korea. Topics include; Traces of Ancient Korea, Complex of Koguryo Tombs, Gyeongju Historic Areas, the Tripitaka Koreana, Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, Royal Ancestral Rite, Korean Alphabet, alaces, Folk Religion, Festive Occasions, Styles and Esthetics of Korean traditional Music and Traditional Korean Costume and house. Students are required to read a comprehensive but not overwhelmingly detailed text to supplement the lectures and to assist a better understanding of Korean culture..