American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK)

Overview:

Profession(s): Education
Member Type(s): Professor, teacher, researcher, graduate student
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1994
Address: East Asian Studies, Box 1850, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, USA
Website: www.aatk.org

Description:

AATK was found in 1994. It is the only professional organization for all the teachers of Korean language, literature and culture in the States. Membership is open to the teachers at all levels (elementary, secondary and post-secondary) in the States as well as in Korea, although the majority is college/university professors in the States.

Mission/Aims:

To enhance and promote an interest in the teaching and learning of the Korean language, literature, and culture

To provide a forum for presenting research findings

Principal Activities:

Annual conference
Publishing "Korean Language in America," AATK's official journal/proceedings, newsletters
Disseminating information and source materials
Encourage the development and demonstration of instructional materials, teaching methods, and curricula
Provide a forum for discussion of common issues and concerns
Voice the Association's concerns related to Korean language education in the United States
Raise funds to carry out the Association's activities

Member Benefits:

Timely job announcements and information on other association-related activities
All association's publications (e.g. journal, newsletter, etc.)
Accommodation/meal support when participating annual conference
Publications/multimedia resources from our sponsor (Korea Foundation) through AATK

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Annual Professional Development Workshop, certificate for Workshop attendees.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL)
Korean Special Interest Group, American Council of Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL)

Partner Associations:
International Association of Korean Language Education (IAKLE)