Global Korean 2
Korean Language and Culture through Ethnic Studies: A Pre-AP Pathway
Description
Global Korean 2 is a second-level Korean language textbook designed for secondary school learners working within the Novice Mid to Novice High proficiency range. It develops communication skills and understanding of the Korean language, culture, identity, and ethnic studies through thematic and project-based learning. The textbook integrates interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication with scaffolded vocabulary, grammar, and multimedia resources. The curriculum aligns with the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards and the California World Languages Standards while supporting a structured Pre-AP Korean learning pathway. As part of the Global Korean series (Levels 1–4), this book supports continued growth within a coherent K–12 Korean language learning pathway.
Global Korean 2 Institutional Access
DOI
https://doi.org/10.67090/9781972247068
Bibliographic Information
Title: Global Korean 2: Korean Language and Culture through Ethnic Studies: A Pre-AP Pathway
Level: Korean 2 (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): 978-1-972247-06-8
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-972247-09-9
Key Features
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Level 2 progression for Novice Mid to Novice High learners
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Seven thematic chapters integrating language, culture, 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 2 is the second 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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