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USearch

Tips for using USearch

There are many different kinds of materials described on this page. To see all that the library has to offer for a specific category, use the USearch box above.

Change EVERYTHING to LIBRARY CATALOG. Then type “MAPS”, “GUIDEBOOKS”, “FEATURE FILMS”, or “DOCUMENTARY” and the name of a country in the blank box and hit Enter.

South Korea

More Information About South Korea and Its Cities



Another database that provides information about places is the Columbia Gazetteer of the World. It includes articles about South Korea and individual cities.

South Korea

Seoul

 

Films About Your Country

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The Libraries also have a lot of documentaries about other countries. These are also in our DVD collection. Also, be sure to check out Academic Videos Online and Films on Demand, our streaming video services.

To see a list of films on your country of choice, use the Usearch box in the right-hand column. Change EVERYTHING to LIBRARY CATALOG. Then type DOCUMENTARY SOUTH KOREA in the blank box and hit Enter.

Once you get your results, look down the left-hand column. Under Location, choose DVD-Non-fiction.

A sample of what we have includes:



Any DVD not on Reserve may be borrowed for 1 week. The DVD collection is located on the 1st floor of the Richter Library.
 

South Korea

This page contains materials that are available to students and faculty who are involved with the Study Abroad program in South Korea.

Quick Facts



The information listed here as well as the flag and map images on this page were found in the Britannica Academic database. To see the full article, click here.

Official name: Taehan Min’guk (Republic of Korea)

Capital city: Seoul


National language: Korean

Major religion: Shamanism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism


 

Language Help

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  • Brush up on your language skills or learn a new language
  • 72 languages are available, including Korean
  • Watch movies with subtitles
  • Practice on the go with the mobile app (available through the database for Apple and Android)

Log on here!

Suggested Readings

Here are a few titles that we recommend for reading. Many others are available in the USearch system.

Korea: The Impossible Country by Daniel Tudor (ebook)

Living in South Korea by Rob Whyte and Kyoung-Mi Kim

Please Look After Mom by Kyŏng-Suk Shin
 

Travel Guides

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  • Plan your free time!
  • Large collection in the Richter Library
  • These can be borrowed
Some of the titles we have are:

Living Abroad in South Korea (Moon)

Case Studies of Traditional Cultural Accommodations in the Republic of Korea, Japan and China

Explore Korea: Essence of Culture and Tourism
 

Your libraries are here to help!

Even when you are abroad, there are librarians available to help you and library materials that you can use.

Many of the materials here at the UM Libraries are available online from anywhere in the world.You may use the Usearch box on this page to search for books, articles, and other items. By going to the UM Libraries home page, you can also access our other databases.

Even though we're miles apart, we'd still like to help if we can. Feel free to use our Ask-A-Librarian service. Just remember to allow for any time difference.

Also, as a student at your university in South Korea, you can use their library as well. Be sure to check it out!

Korea, South

Watch a Movie!

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One way to brush up on your language skills is by watching foreign language movies. Movies are also a good way to learn about a country.

We have a large selection available in our DVD collection. Also, be sure to check out Academic Videos Online and Films on Demand, our streaming video services.

Here are a few examples of what we have:

Kwanghae, wang i toen namja = Masquerade

Yeopgijeogin geunyeo = My Sassy Girl
     or Streaming

Any DVD not on Reserve may be borrowed for 1 week. The DVD collection is located on the 1st floor of the Richter Library.

Newspapers

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Inform yourself on current topics!

Databases with newspapers from South Korea

 

Need more help?

Terri Robar