Korean Language Module 4
In this module, you will hear from a costume conservator at a Smithsonian Museum describing her work. You will be able to learn how the work of costume conservators has changed over time as science and technology evolved, and how they help preserve the collections at the museum.
Meet the Speaker
Sunae Park Evans
Senior Costume Conservator
National Museum of American History
Smithsonian Institution
Sunae Park Evans is a senior costume conservator at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. She is a native Korean and received her BA and MA in Clothing and Textiles from Sookmyung Women's University in Korea. She came to the United States to continue her study in clothing and textiles and she received her MA in Clothing, Textiles, and Design from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. She earned her PhD in Clothing and Textiles from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro focusing on preservation and cultural history. At the National Museum of American History, she and her colleagues provide preservation services for the long-term collections at the museum.
Module Activities
There are several activities that you can follow in this module. Some of the activities are designed to be completed before you watch the video, and some after. Let’s get started!
Pre-Activity
Watch the video to study the new words and expressions.
Module 4 Video
Post-Activity
이해력 시험 — Comprehension: Take a brief quiz to see if you understood the video. Some of the questions are meant to check your overall understanding of the talk, and some of the questions will ask you to relisten to a part of the video for a clearer understanding. There also will be some discussion questions where you can share your thoughts.
읽기 — Reading: Read a related handout (PDF) about the science of conservation and the work of costume conservators at the National Museum of Korea. You can also read the article on the museum website.