This study conceptualizes grammatical knowledge as a metalinguistic resource that operates at the intersection of grammar education and disciplinary language, grounded in the view that grammar education should serve as a linguistic foundation for subj...
This study conceptualizes grammatical knowledge as a metalinguistic resource that operates at the intersection of grammar education and disciplinary language, grounded in the view that grammar education should serve as a linguistic foundation for subject learning and academic literacy. To this end, the study identifies and theorizes three core metalinguistic attributes—instrumentality, contentality, and functionality—as essential conditions for grammatical knowledge to become an educationally meaningful resource. While each attribute constitutes an independent dimension, they interact to expand the educational potential of grammar. Through illustrative linguistic examples, the study demonstrates how these attributes contribute to structural analysis, knowledge construction, and discourse realization in subject-specific contexts. Ultimately, the paper redefines grammatical knowledge as a resource that mediates learners’ linguistic awareness and academic thinking, positioning grammar education as a foundational component not only within Korean language education but across broader disciplinary learning.