Global Korean 4
Korean Language and Culture through Ethnic Studies: A Pre-AP Pathway
Description
Global Korean 4 is an upper-intermediate-to-advanced Korean-language textbook designed for secondary school learners. It helps students communicate with greater independence, accuracy, and sophistication while deepening their understanding of Korean culture, perspectives, identity, and contemporary issues.
The textbook integrates interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication with advanced vocabulary, grammar, authentic texts, literature, media, research, and project-based learning. Students analyze information from multiple sources, compare cultural perspectives, support their ideas with evidence, and create extended spoken and written presentations.
The curriculum aligns with the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards and the California World Languages Standards. As the fourth and culminating level of the Global Korean series, this book supports advanced Korean language development and prepares students for college-level study and the Pre-AP Korean pathway.
Global Korean 4 Institutional Access
DOI
https://doi.org/10.67090/9781972247181
Bibliographic Information
Title: Global Korean 4: Korean Language and Culture through Ethnic Studies: A Pre-AP Pathway
Level: Korean 4 (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): 978-1-972247-18-1
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-972247-21-1
Key Features
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Upper-intermediate to advanced progression for learners developing greater independence, accuracy, and sophistication
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Thematic units integrating Korean language, culture, perspectives, identity, and contemporary issues
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Interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication
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Advanced vocabulary, grammar, and discourse development
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Authentic texts, literature, media, and cultural resources
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Project-based learning, research, 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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Preparation for advanced Korean study and the Pre-AP Korean pathway
Series Information
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Global Korean 4 is the fourth and culminating 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.
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Global Korean 4 prepares students for advanced coursework, academic communication, and continued study of Korean language and culture.
Copyright
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