Acknowledgement

List of Contributors

Introduction. Innovative methods for global Korean language teaching.

Part I. Large language models and Korean language education

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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9. Multimodal approaches to Korean language teaching.

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

Additional resources

Index