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.

is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne Asia Institute, where he is convener of the Korean Studies program and director of the Global Korea Research Hub. His research interests are the psychology of language learners and teachers, and Q methodology.

Jieun Kiaer is the YBMK KF Professor of Korean Linguistics in the University of Oxford's Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Faculty. She publishes widely on linguistics, Asian studies, and translation. Her recent research covers the future of human language, social media behaviours, big data, and AI linguistics. Wearing the hats of linguist, pragmatist, and Asian specialist, she is uniquely positioned to respond to the recent developments in AI.

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List of Contributors

AI Declaration

Introduction. Innovative methods for global Korean language teaching.

Part I. Large language models and Korean language education

Chapter 1. AI-powered writing assistance: Korean Language students' and teachers' views and experiences.

Chapter 2. Students' perceptions of utilizing AI chatbots as conversation partners for Korean speaking practice: acceptance, benefits, and challenges.

Chapter 3. Large Language Models for Korean grammar and spelling corrections: A comparative evaluation of Bard, Bing, ChatGPT, Clova X, and Perplexity AI.

Chapter 4. The potential of generative AI in writing feedback for L2 learners: An analysis on grammar error correction by ChatGPT-3.5 for TOPIK II writing tasks.

Part II. VR, metaverse and other technology-based approaches to Korean language teaching

Chapter 5. Virtual interactions in Seoul: Implementation of high-immersion Virtual Reality (HiVR) technology in a Korean language class

Chapter 6. Exploring the possibilities and limits of metaverse as a Korean teaching resource: The case of Sejong Institute's metaverse proposal.

Chapter 7. Using a YouTube channel as a supplementary language teaching and learning platform.

Part III. Moving beyond technology for innovation in Korean language teaching

Chapter 8. Excitement and confusion: An emotion-based approach to Korean language teaching.

Chapter 9. Multimodal approaches to Korean language teaching.

Chapter 10. Transformative learning through Critical Pedagogy in Korean language education.

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