The Construction of Korean Culture in Korean Language Textbooks

This book examines how Korean culture has been represented in Korean language textbooks over the last 120 years. It analyzes cultural change through the historical context of South Korea’s pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial periods.

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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.