NEHU-IKBCC to bring out Khasi-Hindi-Korean-English languages dictionary
Shillong, Oct 24: For all those that love to binge watch the Korean Dramas or K-Dramas, and Korean movies and pop songs (K-pop), learning the Korean language and more about the culture right in Shillong is soon going to be a reality as the North – Eastern Hill University (NEHU) will be introducing a course in Korean language and Culture from the next academic session commencing in July 2025.
This development is the outcome of a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) singed by North – Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong with the Indo-Korean Business Culture Centre (IKBCC), South Korea to promote language and culture and create career opportunities for young aspirants.
In the first phase of the implementation of the MoU, NEHU and IKBCC will work on an ambitious project of preparing a multilingual dictionary comprising Khasi-Hindi-Korean-English languages within a defined time framework.
Next is to launch courses in Korean language and culture, starting July 2025.
At the same time, Khasi and Hindi language programmes will be introduced in Korean institutions under faculty exchange programme.
This also involves academic collaboration to promote and facilitate intellectual exchanges, create opportunities for students with an international internship, scholarship and career opportunities in India and South Korea.
The Department of Linguistics is designated as the Nodal Department for introducing various modules for training and certification in Korean language and culture of the aspiring students at NEHU-Shillong.
As per the agreement between NEHU and IKBCC, Prof. Streamlet Dkhar, Head, Department of Khasi, is designated as an Academic Coordinator and Dr. Saralin A. Lyngdoh, Head, Department of Linguistics, as the Course Coordinator for the activities and programmes of future cooperation that will form the basis for specific cooperation agreements to be executed between the parties.
NEHU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shukla, claimed that this partnership will “strengthen ties between India and Korea and offer our students exposure to East Asian culture through cultural exchanges and employment opportunities”.
The MoU will provide opportunities for faculty and students to engage in research, academic excellence programs, cultural exchanges, and employment opportunities in Korean companies. It will also promote East Asian culture and language studies among Indian youths, offering a diverse range of language options beyond Western languages.
The MoU was signed by Col. Omkar Singh on behalf of NEHU and Dr. Zena Chung, the Founder Director of Indo-Korean Business Culture Center (IKBCC).
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