Ho-min Sohn Books

This is a thoroughly revised edition of Integrated Korean: Intermediate 1, the third volume of the best-selling series developed collaboratively by leading classroom teachers and linguists of Korean. All series volumes have been developed in accordance with performance-based principles and methodologycontextualization, learner-centeredness, use of authentic materials, usage-orientedness, balance between skill getting and skill using, and integration of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture. Grammar points are systematically introduced in simple but adequate explanations and abundant examples and exercises.

The book presents a comprehensive framework for understanding contemporary standard Korean, encompassing essential elements such as syntax, morphology, phonology, ideophones, interjections, and lexicon. It facilitates cross-language comparisons, making it a valuable resource for linguists and learners interested in the intricacies of the Korean language. First published in 1994, it remains a significant reference for those studying Korean grammar and structure.

Explores the unintended consequences of civic activism in a disaster-prone city After Hurricane Katrina, thousands of people swiftly mobilized to rebuild their neighborhoods, often assisted by government organizations, nonprofits, and other major institutions. In Rethinking Community Resilience, Min Hee Go shows that these recovery efforts are not always the panacea they seem to be, and can actually escalate the city’s susceptibility to future environmental hazards. Drawing upon interviews, public records, and more, Go explores the hidden costs of community resilience. She shows that—despite good intentions—recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina exacerbated existing race and class inequalities, putting disadvantaged communities at risk. Ultimately, Go shows that when governments, nonprofits, and communities invest in rebuilding rather than relocating, they inadvertently lay the groundwork for a cycle of vulnerabilities. As cities come to terms with climate change adaptation—rather than prevention—Rethinking Community Resilienceprovides insight into the challenges communities increasingly face in the twenty-first century.

This thoroughly revised edition of the first volume in a best-selling series was developed by leading classroom teachers and linguists of Korean. The series adheres to performance-based principles and methodology, emphasizing contextualization, learner-centeredness, authentic materials, and a balanced approach to skill acquisition and usage. Grammar points are introduced systematically with clear explanations and abundant examples and exercises. Each lesson is structured around a specific situation or topic, featuring model dialogues, narration, vocabulary notes, cultural insights, grammar, usage, and English translations. The third edition incorporates feedback from students and instructors, presenting an attractive color design with new photos and reorganized exercises. Each lesson includes a conversational text with a vocabulary list and a reading passage. The accompanying workbook, available online and in paperback, offers extensive skill-using activities based on the main text. This project, supported by the Korean Language Education and Research Center (KLEAR) and the Korea Foundation, includes additional resources such as Korean Composition and Readings in Modern Korean Literature. Audio files for this volume can be downloaded in MP3 format at the designated website.

The Beginning Level texts and workbooks are the first in a comprehensive four-level series developed by experienced classroom teachers and linguists of Korean. This series emphasizes performance-based principles, focusing on learner-centeredness, contextualization, and the use of authentic materials. It balances skill acquisition and application while integrating speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural elements. Grammar is introduced systematically with clear explanations, examples, exercises, and drills. Each lesson features model dialogues, narration, new vocabulary, pronunciation notes, cultural insights, grammar, tasks, and English translations. The accompanying workbooks offer extensive skill-using activities that reinforce concepts from the main texts. This initiative is a project of the Korean Language Education and Research Center (KLEAR), supported by the Korea Foundation. Future volumes will include instructor's manuals, studies on Chinese characters, Korean composition, selected readings, modern literature, cultural insights, and a comprehensive dictionary of Korean grammar and usage.