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http://dx.doi.org/10.17703/IJACT.2021.9.4.248

Cultural diversity and National identity in English Textbooks of Korea

Chang, Bok-Myung (English Language and Cultural Studies, Namseoul University)

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International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology / v.9, no.4, 2021 , pp. 248-253 More about this Journal

Abstract

The aim of this study is to understand how English textbooks in Korea reflect English education policies for improving the English language learners' cultural ability. In order to achieve the purpose of this study, the method of analyzing English textbooks was used because English textbooks are an important tool that most specifically reflects the English policy of a country. This study analyzed a total of 15 English textbooks currently used in South Korea. We analyzed nouns/pronouns related to culture presented in the reading section included in each unit, and compared cultural diversity and cultural identity included in English textbooks in Korea. As a result, it was found that South Korea has tried to cultivate Korean learners' cultural competence through English education and introduced their cultural pride to Western culture to realize the goal of strengthening global capabilities.

Keywords

Language policy; Globalization; Textbook analysis; Intercultural competence; Cultural contents; National identity;

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