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Sociolinguistics of the Korean Wave: Hallyu and Soft Power

Sociolinguistics of the Korean Wave: Hallyu and Soft Power

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This book provides a fresh perspective on Korean popular culture through the lens of sociolinguistics, offering an innovative approach to the methodological and theoretical tools of the field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Discover the captivating world of Korean popular culture through a linguistic lens, as two esteemed scholars in the field of sociolinguistics delve into its intricacies. In this groundbreaking book, they present an innovative approach to the methodological and theoretical tools employed in sociolinguistics, offering a fresh perspective on the study of language and culture.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Korean popular culture, known for its vibrant music, movies, TV shows, and fashion, has captured the hearts of people worldwide. However, its linguistic aspects have remained largely unexplored. This book aims to bridge that gap by examining Korean popular culture from a sociolinguistic perspective.

Chapter 2: The Role of Language in Korean Popular Culture
Language plays a crucial role in shaping Korean popular culture. From the language used in music lyrics to the language used in movies and TV shows, language is used to convey emotions, create characters, and establish cultural identity. In this chapter, we will explore how language is used to create meaning in Korean popular culture.

Chapter 3: Language Variation and Dialects
Korea is a country with a rich linguistic heritage, with over 700 dialects spoken throughout the nation. Each dialect has its unique characteristics and is used by different communities. In this chapter, we will examine the role of language variation and dialects in Korean popular culture, including their influence on language attitudes and identity.

Chapter 4: Language and Identity in Korean Popular Culture
Language is closely linked to identity, and Korean popular culture is no exception. In this chapter, we will explore how language is used to express and negotiate identity in Korean popular culture, including the use of dialects, slang, and cultural references.

Chapter 5: Language and Social Change
Korean popular culture is constantly evolving, and language is often at the forefront of these changes. In this chapter, we will examine how language is used to reflect social change and how it contributes to the development of new cultural norms and practices.

Chapter 6: Conclusion
Korean popular culture is a rich and complex phenomenon that cannot be fully understood without considering its linguistic aspects. This book has provided a comprehensive exploration of the role of language in Korean popular culture, and it has laid the foundation for further research in this field.

Discover the captivating world of Korean popular culture through a linguistic lens, as two esteemed scholars in the field of sociolinguistics delve into its intricacies. In this groundbreaking book, they present an innovative approach to the methodological and theoretical tools employed in sociolinguistics, offering a fresh perspective on the study of language and culture.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Korean popular culture, known for its vibrant music, movies, TV shows, and fashion, has captured the hearts of people worldwide. However, its linguistic aspects have remained largely unexplored. This book aims to bridge that gap by examining Korean popular culture from a sociolinguistic perspective.

Chapter 2: The Role of Language in Korean Popular Culture
Language plays a crucial role in shaping Korean popular culture. From the language used in music lyrics to the language used in movies and TV shows, language is used to convey emotions, create characters, and establish cultural identity. In this chapter, we will explore how language is used to create meaning in Korean popular culture.

Chapter 3: Language Variation and Dialects
Korea is a country with a rich linguistic heritage, with over 700 dialects spoken throughout the nation. Each dialect has its unique characteristics and is used by different communities. In this chapter, we will examine the role of language variation and dialects in Korean popular culture, including their influence on language attitudes and identity.

Chapter 4: Language and Identity in Korean Popular Culture
Language is closely linked to identity, and Korean popular culture is no exception. In this chapter, we will explore how language is used to express and negotiate identity in Korean popular culture, including the use of dialects, slang, and cultural references.

Chapter 5: Language and Social Change
Korean popular culture is constantly evolving, and language is often at the forefront of these changes. In this chapter, we will examine how language is used to reflect social change and how it contributes to the development of new cultural norms and practices.

Chapter 6: Conclusion
Korean popular culture is a rich and complex phenomenon that cannot be fully understood without considering its linguistic aspects. This book has provided a comprehensive exploration of the role of language in Korean popular culture, and it has laid the foundation for further research in this field.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032460475

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