Global Korean 3
Korean Language and Culture through Ethnic Studies: A Pre-AP Pathway
Description
Global Korean 3 is an intermediate-level Korean language textbook designed for secondary school learners. It helps students develop greater confidence, accuracy, and cultural understanding through thematic and project-based learning.
The textbook integrates interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication with scaffolded vocabulary, grammar, authentic cultural content, and multimedia resources. Students explore Korean culture, perspectives, identity, literature, media, future careers, and contemporary issues while strengthening their communication skills.
The curriculum aligns with the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards and the California World Languages Standards. As the third level of the Global Korean series, this book supports continued growth within a coherent K–12 Korean language learning pathway and prepares students for advanced Korean study and the Pre-AP Korean pathway.
Global Korean 3 Institutional Access
DOI
https://doi.org/10.67090/9781972247129
Bibliographic Information
Title: Global Korean 3: Korean Language and Culture through Ethnic Studies: A Pre-AP Pathway
Level: Korean 3 (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): 978-1-972247-12-9
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-972247-15-0
Key Features
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Intermediate-level progression for learners developing greater confidence and accuracy
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Eight thematic chapters integrating Korean language, culture, perspectives, and identity
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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 World-Readiness Standards 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 3 is the third 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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