Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language

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Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language: Theories and Practices is designed for prospective or in-service Korean as a Foreign Language (KFL) teachers. With contributions from leading experts in the field, readers will gain an understanding of the theoretical framework and practical applications of KFL education in the context of  Second Language Acquisition (SLA). The eight chapters explore the history of and current issues in language education, the practicalities of being a classroom teacher, and teaching and evaluation techniques for developing language and cultural proficiency. This comprehensive volume also includes an annotated bibliography which lists over 500 of the most recent and pertinent research articles and doctoral dissertations in the area. This bibliography will be of great service to students, teachers, and any researchers in applied linguistics and second language acquisition interested in Korean language education. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of contributors Preface Part I Key issues in KFL pedagogy Chapter 1 Second language acquisition and its implications for teaching Korean 1.1 Introduction 1.2 First and second language acquisition 1.3 Developmental sequence and L1 influence 1.4 Instructed second language acquisition 1.5 Conclusion Discussion questions Notes Bibliography Chapter 2 Pedagogical approaches and practices in teaching Korean 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Task-based language teaching 2.3 Content-based instruction 2.4 Technology-enhanced language instruction Discussion questions Notes References Chapter 3 Language in use 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Managing topic and reference 3.3 Organizing discourse 3.4 Performing social actions 3.5 Conclusion Discussion questions References Chapter 4 Culture in language learning and teaching 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Language and culture 4.3 SLA research: Language learning as cultural learning 4.4 Teaching and learning culture in the classroom 4.5 Future directions 4.6 Conclusion Discussion questions Notes References Chapter 5 Korean heritage language teaching and learning 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Linguistic profile of Korean heritage language learners 5.3 Theoretical framework for HL learners and issues of attention 5.4 Korean HL pedagogical approaches 5.5 Conclusion and future directions Discussion questions Reference Chapter 6 Literacy and multiliteracies in Korean language learning and teaching 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Literacy in language education 6.3 From literacy to multiliteracies 6.4 Practices in KFL language classrooms 6.5 Conclusion Discussion questions References Chapter 7 Korean language assessment: Sun-Young Shin and Hyo Sang Lee 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Standardized Korean language proficiency assessment 7.3 Issues in classroom-based Korean language assessment 7.4 Steps for developing classroom-based language assessment 7.5 Practical tips for constructing Korean language achievement tests 7.6 Alternative Korean language assessment 7.7 Conclusion Discussion questions Acknowledgments Notes References Chapter 8 KFL program building and professional development 8.1 The development of KFL programs in North America 8.2 National standards and local concerns 8.3 Next stage of program building 8.4 KFL faculty 8.5 Professional development 8.6 Conclusion Discussion questions Appendix A Appendix B Notes References Part II Annotated bibliography on KFL pedagogy Annotated bibliography on KFL pedagogy Introduction Methods Analysis Concluding remarks Index