THE PHENOMENON OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE FEVER IN KOREA
THE PHENOMENON OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE FEVER IN KOREA
- 주제(키워드) English phenomenon
- 발행기관 아주대학교
- 지도교수 .
- 발행년도 2006
- 학위수여년월 2006. 8
- 학위명 석사
- 학과 및 전공 국제대학원 한국학과
- 본문언어 영어
초록/요약
This study is designed to explore the many aspects of the English language education in South Korea. It presents a comprehensive overview of the English language fever in contemporary Korean society and describes its unique characteristics. It takes a deep look at the consequences and the implications of the preoccupation with the English language and explains their impact and significance for the different parts of the society. The study also proposes possible explanations about the origins and causes for the English fever. Finally it offers some suggestions about the future development of the issue.
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I. Introduction 1
II. General Approach of the Study 3
2.1 Purpose of the Research 3
2.2 Data Collection 3
2.3 Benefits of the Research 4
III. English Fever in Korea 6
3.1 Education in Contemporary Korea 6
3.2 English Language Education in Korea: Past to Present 8
3.3 Where and How Koreans Study English 10
3.4 Consequences of the English Fever 18
IV. Origins of the English Phenomenon 28
4.1Historical Factors 28
4.2 The Role of the Western Religions and the “American Connection 29
4.3 The Global Factor 31
4.4 Social/ System Factors 32
V. Discussion and Conclusion 36
VI. Bibliography 43
