The Construction of Korean Culture in Korean Language Textbooks
| Author | : Dong Bae Lee |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 291 |
| Release | : 2020-11-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781793605689 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1793605688 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (688 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Construction of Korean Culture in Korean Language Textbooks by : Dong Bae Lee
Download or read book The Construction of Korean Culture in Korean Language Textbooks written by Dong Bae Lee and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book examines the themes of cultural values, collective identity, political ideologies, and Korean cultural traditions throughout Korean language textbooks from the last 120 years. Through this analysis, the author explores the colonial, neo-colonial, and postcolonial contexts that have influenced South Korea. This work demonstrates the significant impact of textbooks and how political leaders make use of school curricula to legitimate their regimes.