Global Korean 1
Korean Language and Culture through Ethnic Studies: A Pre-AP Pathway
Description
Global Korean 1 is an all-in-one beginning-level Korean language textbook designed for secondary school learners. Through eight thematic chapters, students develop foundational communication skills while exploring Korean culture, community, and identity.
The textbook integrates interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication with scaffolded vocabulary, grammar, project-based learning, and multimedia resources. Its flexible structure supports learners at different starting points and helps teachers adapt instruction to varied classroom needs.
The curriculum aligns with the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards and the California World Languages Standards. As the first level of the Global Korean series, it establishes a structured foundation for continued Korean language study and future advanced-level learning. It also introduces Korean identity and ethnic studies through age-appropriate cultural inquiry and community-based learning. The textbook supports a structured Pre-AP Korean learning pathway.
Global Korean 1 Institutional Access
DOI
https://doi.org/10.67090/9781972247006
Bibliographic Information
Title: Global Korean 1: Korean Language and Culture through Ethnic Studies: A Pre-AP Pathway
Level: Korean 1 (Secondary Education)
Authors: Sung Soon Kim & Jiyoung Daniel
Publisher: International Korean Educators Network (IKEN)
Publication Year: 2026
Edition: Second Edition
Format: Print / Digital eBook
ISBN (Print): 978-1-972247-00-6
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-972247-03-7
Key Features
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All-in-one design for flexible, multi-level instruction
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Eight thematic chapters integrating language, culture, community, identity, and ethnic studies
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Interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication
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Scaffolded vocabulary and grammar development
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Project-based learning and real-world communication tasks
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Multimedia resources, including audio, video, and QR codes
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Alignment with ACTFL and California World Languages Standards
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Support for a structured Pre-AP Korean learning pathway
Series Information
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Global Korean 1 is the beginning level of the four-level Global Korean series.
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Global Korean 1–4 provides a coherent secondary-school pathway that supports continued growth from beginning communication to advanced Korean language and cultural learning.
Copyright
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