A book dealing with how Generation Z students around the world approach learning the Korean language. Co-edited with Jieun Kiaer. Coming on December 4th from Routledge.
The Korean Case for Youth Language Learning is a collection of chapters which address the complexities at the intersection of Korean language learning, the global popularity of Korean culture, and Generation Z learners’ characteristics. The chapters included in this volume portray learning contexts spread across five continents, and adopt a wide array of research methodologies, including but not limited to thematic analysis, discourse analysis, and Q methodology, to touch on important topics such as policy and curricular constraints, pedagogical approaches, and Generation Z language learners’ identity, motivation, and emotions. This volume serves as a springboard for further policy-focused, pedagogical, and empirical investigations into what the local setting, in terms of socio-cultural environment and educational infrastructure, brings into young learners’ experience of learning the Korean language. This book is a valuable guide for global teachers of Korean who seek to understand learners’ behaviour and preferences in the K-wave era, as well as policymakers within language learning education.
A volume containing chapters on technology and non technology-based innovative approaches to Korean language teaching. Co-edited with Jieun Kiaer. The book is available on the publisher’s website and as ebook on the Taylor & Francis platform.
Innovative Methods in Korean Language Teaching showcases research-based and experience-based contributions and reflections on the potential of adopting technological and non-technological innovations to promote Korean language students’ learning. The chapters included in this book consider a wide range of innovative technologies and approaches, such as Large Language Models, Virtual Reality solutions, metaverse platforms, multimodal teaching, and critical pedagogy, and represent a variety of geographical learning contexts from North America to Europe, from Korea to the broader Asia-Pacific region. Overall, these contributions make the case for embracing new technologies instead of banning them and for accepting pedagogical shifts that take into consideration contemporary understandings of the communication, teaching, and learning processes. This book will be of interest to graduate students, researchers and practitioners of Korean language education, and to those working on language teaching and learning in general, to inform future teaching practices through careful consideration of contemporary technologies and teaching approaches.
A series of Korean language textbook for recreational/hobby purposes, written with Hyun Mi Kim and Jieun Kiaer. It is published by Hello Korean, a publisher specialised in textbook for Korean language learners. As paperback, the book is available from all major Korean bookstores (such as Kyobo Books or Yes24) and in Australia from Intext. As ebook, it is available on Amazon, and with 30% discount on Ridi Books.
The Korean language is quickly gaining global popularity, largely due to the cultural phenomenon known as Hallyu, or the Korean Wave. People around the world are learning Korean to connect more deeply with its vibrant culture and broaden their perspectives. Traditional textbooks, however, often lack the real-life, practical experiences that make modern Korean culture so engaging, focusing more on rules than on everyday language. Annyeong? Korean! was created to fill this gap, bringing learners closer to the language and culture in a way that feels immediate, relevant, and engaging. Each volume builds upon core language skills, pragmatics, and situational learning, helping you navigate social nuances and interact naturally in real-world settings. Through iconic Korean locations such as the vibrant Han River Park, popular beauty stores like Olive Young, the DMZ, Jeju island and many others, Annyeong? Korean! brings the language to life, offering an experience that feels real and close.
A book on teaching languages in Australian universities, with plenty of reflections on approaches, policies, and practices, and co-edited with John Kinder and Marinella Caruso. Published in December 2024 by ANU Press, it is available Open Access on the publisher’s website.
Enabling Learning: Language Teaching for Australian Universities illuminates efforts by tertiary language educators to facilitate the learning of languages at the university level. The educators’ endeavours recounted in this volume address a range of specific aspects of the language learning experience or language teaching within tertiary education institutions. The chapters offer an overview of learning approaches and experiences, from the beginner to the advanced level, of different learning environments, from the traditional to online and hybrid, and of different languages, from Indigenous to European to East Asian. This work foregrounds the relevance of improved accessibility to language learning in the university context, presents innovative educational solutions informed by the examination of specific contexts, and asserts the importance of developing intercultural competence.
A volume on Q methodology applications to language research, edited with Adrian Lundberg and Renata Aliani. Available from Multilingual Matters and any other major online bookstore.