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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2017.8.2.269

Research on Form-focused Instruction in Korean Language Education: A Critical Review  

Choi, Sunhee (Department of English Language Education, Jeonju University)
Kim, Dae-hee (Department of Korean Language Education, Wonkwang University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.8, no.2, 2017 , pp. 269-276 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to review empirical research on Form-focused instruction (FFI) in Korean language education from a critical perspective to better understand the effectiveness of FFI. To achieve this goal, several databases were searched to locate relevant experimental and quasi experimental studies published in peer-reviewed journals. Out of 66 studies collected, 12 studies met the inclusion criteria. The studies were then analyzed in terms of subjects, target grammar, treatment, measurement, and the learning outcomes of different techniques. In general, several types of FFI techniques had positive effects on helping learners acquire Korean as a second or foreign language. The results of the study will provide a conceptual framework which identifies the major factors affecting the effectiveness of FFI. The results will also be able to inform future meta-analytical research of existing studies.
Keywords
Form-focused instruction; Korean language education; convergence and analysis of empirical data; grammar teaching; focus on form;
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