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Course Description	This module aims to introduce the Korean Language to students in the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. It will enable students to communicate in Korean in everyday situations. Besides teaching language skills, the module will introduce to students some aspects of Korean culture.
Length of Course	60 hours (2-hour lessons each week for 30 weeks over two semesters)

 

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Islam, The fastest-growing religion in the world =]

Fastest growing religion[Islam]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqwEnIlmIzk
**White Christian tries Islam for a few weeks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7w75w1iY68&feature=quicklist

How Americans (USA ) entering Islam every day !!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpaLkldETt8&feature=quicklist
1000 persons embrace islam in one day what they find in ISLAM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rono0R5zn9U&NR=1
Islam hater embraced Islam...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEgFQt2tZdU&feature=related
Islam will enter every house in America
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj2i3IwiAAc&feature=fvw
Brother David talks about his 2 months as a Muslim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8iMM6bJ0j0&feature=quicklist

Islamic studies in Korea

 Refer to
http://www.quran.or.kr/Islam/Islam-eng.htm

Life is very hard for Korean Muslims

refer to:
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2007/08/117_8104.html

To the Non-Muslim Koreans,,

    I hope one day we can live in harmony without any doubts in our differences. & I hope
you won't judge a book by it's cover & hold us responsible for what some poor lost souls
did. Their actions were definitely unacceptable even in our religion.

Islam doesn't teach us VIOLENCE.
They don't teach us to BOMB whatever.
They don't teach us to terrorise ANYONE.
In fact. In Islam... We are only allowed to DEFEND ourselves if need be.
Other than that we are encouraged to solve misunderstandings/issues by talking it out &
solving it peacefully.

So please... don't claim we are all similar just because of skin colour or names or what
some so-called muslims do. Get the full info on what our religion teach us. not just what
some swayed people claim it does...

Info on Islam in Korea

Taken from
http://world.kbs.co.kr/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_in_Korea

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The first Koreans to be exposed to Islam were Korean laborers who were forcibly

relocated to Manchuria during the Japanese colonial rule. A few of them came in

contact with the Muslims in the area and adopted the religion. However, the real

evangelization of the Islamic faith took place during the Korean War when Turkish

troops were dispatched to Korea. In 1955 the Korean Islam Association was founded

to elect the nation’s first Korean imam. Then, in the 1970s, a mosque was built in

Hannam-dong, Seoul, followed by a series of mosque constructions in Busan, Daegu,

Jeonju and other local cities. As of late 2007, the Islamic population in Korea is

estimated to be around 140,000.



In South Korea, the Muslim population has been steadily increasing since the

introduction of the Islamic faith shortly after the Korean War. The Muslim

(both Korean and foreign born) community is centered around Seoul, where the first

large 20th-century mosque was built in 1976 using the funds of the Malaysian Islamic

Mission and other Islamic countries.



In addition to the 45,000 indigenous Korean Muslims, there has been a slow but

evident growth of South Asian (Bangladeshi and Pakistani), Middle Eastern

(i.e. Iranian and Iraqi) and Malaysian immigration to South Korea, the majority being

Muslims, during the 1990s and 2000s, usually arriving as guest workers to the country.

There are more than 100,000 foreign workers from Muslim countries,[1] particularly

Bangladesh and Pakistan.[2] In total, there are up to 200,000 Muslims in Korea.[3]

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Dining tips & places =]

Taken from http://www.freme.com/freme_travel_main/travel_tips_information/food/Korea_FoodGuideforMuslims.html

Travel Tips & Information

International Food

Korean Food - Guide for Muslim Visitors

Korean food is very similar to Nature. In Korea there are four seasons, as well as beautiful mountains and the majestic sea. Each season brings a variety of fresh food, and the ocean provides plentiful ingredients. If there is one common thing from the various Korean dishes, it would be the love and devotion that is put into each one, all the while considering the health of the person who will eat the food. The reason why Korean food is an international success comes from this devotion and care for others.

Korean food is very healthy. Meals are usually followed with tea and traditional cake or fruit to remove the lingering tastes in the mouth and leave one feeling fresh.

Even on a first meeting, many Koreans will share food. Koreans consider this act of sharing as a great virtue. Koreans are very friendly and sympathetic and do not part with guests without showing their affection.

Islamic culture can be felt near the Seoul Central Masjid in Itaewon. Especially at dusk, the masjid creates a sense of Islam that is difficult to find elsewhere. The restaurants around the masjid are part of Islamic culture, where one can taste Islamic food prepared by Muslim chefs. Arabs wearing traditional kufiyas are a common sight in this neighborhood.

HALAL RESTAURANTS IN KOREA - The Taste and Smell of Home

Dining is an important part of traveling. For Muslims traveling in Korea, dining shouldn't be a problem. There are many Islamic restaurants around Seoul Central Masjid and stores that sell Halal groceries. Halal restaurants in Korea also cater to traveler's specific tastes.

ASHOKA - This restaurant is part of the worldwide Islamic restaurant chain Ashoka. The first Indian restaurant to open in Korea. www.ashoka.co.kr / Itaewon, Seoul. Hamilton Hotel, 3rd Flr.

MOGHUL - Its name reminiscent of the great Islam empire, Moghul imports all of its materials from Pakistan. / Itaewon, Seoul. Next to Hamilton Hotel

KASHMIR RESTAURANT - A Pakistani restaurant that prepares the entire menu in Halal style. Lamb barbecue and curry are popular dishes. / Itaewon, Seoul. Next to entrance for Pyeonghwa Apt.

USMANIA - Run by the Pakistani Osmania family, this restaurant serves lamb as a main menu and incorporates 11 different spices for spicy, deep flavor. / Itaewon, Seoul.

WAZWAN - Located near the Seoul Central Masjid, this Indian restaurant is famous for its tandoori chicken. / Hannamdong Yongsan-gu, Seoul / Next to Yongsan Polic Station

SALAM - This Turskih restaurant plays Turkish traditional music and even has the famed Turkish water cigars. / http://www.turkeysalam.com/ / Itaewon, Seoul / Inside Seoul Cental Masjid

EVERGREEN HALAL FOOD RESTAURANT - The buffet is a favorite travelers and Muslims at this traditional Pakistani restaurant. / Itaewon, Seoul / Across from the Hamilton Hotel, Iwon Bldg. 2nd Flr.

Halal restaurants are mainly situated in Itaewon and Hannamdong around and near the Seoul Central Masjid, and most of them are directly managed by Turkish and Pakistani Muslims. The Halal restaurants in Korea are not only enjoyed by Muslims but also by foreigners from other countries and Koreans as well.

PASHA - Pasha serves traditional Turkish cuisne prepared by Skilled chefs. Its specialty kebabs are roasted in a Turkish oven. / www. pashakebab.com / Seochodong, Seoul. Near Gangnam Subway, Line 2.

ALSABA - Alsaba offers Indian, Pakistani and Arab cuisine using fresh seasonal vegetables and traditional herbs. / www. alsaba.co.kr / Itaewon, Seoul. Near Noksapyeong Subway Station, Line 6

KEBAB HOUSE - The Kibab House is probably one of the few, if not the only Turkish restaurant in Busan. It features traditional Turkish suisne such as kebabs and Turkish pizza. / Geumjeong-gu Namsandong, Busan . Next to the Busan Masjid.)

For complete information about Muslim Food Guide to Korea. Enquire or Visit the Korea Tourism Organization website http://www.tour2korea.com/