• 공학교육연구
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.22-33
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• 2014

This paper presents a comparative study on the effectiveness of teaching an engineering course using English with Specific Purpose(ESP). A study was performed using student groups; one class using ESP, and one class conducted in English with an English text. The course conducted using ESP showed the greatest improvement in English writing and conversation, and the students reported a greatly increased confidence in their ability to function professionally using English. A self-assessment of each student was conducted before and after the courses. Prior to the course less than 10% in each group felt that they are able to: a) understand a textbook, b) write an email, c) generate a project report, or d) follow a lecture given in English. The survey at the end of the course showed that the ESP teaching style resulted in significant improvements in students ability and confidence with writing and speaking in English, whereas reading skills were similar for both groups. This is due to the ESP method, in which students are required to give presentations and keep journals in English. After a brief review of the ESP principles and a discussion of how they were implemented, the background data of the participants(students) are described. Finally, the end-of-semester survey highlights the efficacy of the ESP approach.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.259-281
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• 2009

The ICELT(In-Service Certificate in English Language Teaching) is a highly practical course-based English teacher education program which integrates classroom teaching and off-site teacher training. This case study analyzes the three-year implementation of the ICELT program in Korea and discusses its effects and the implications for improving the inservice English teacher education system. It has been found that the course participants were satisfied with the quality of its execution, thinking that it contributed to their professional development in the areas of teaching practice, methodology and language competence. The study has identified several success factors as shared program goals among the course participants, including systematic selection of course participants, well-qualified tutors and the proper provision of resources including syllabus, teaching materials and course assessment system. Nonetheless, it has been suggested that attention needs to be paid to generalized application of the ICELT for English teacher education due to the limitations such as the heavy workload caused by the program, lack of course participants' collaboration with other teachers at their schools and tutors' poor understanding of the Korean education context. Bearing this in mind, the implications for improving the inservice English teacher education system in Korea have been discussed. Finally, further studies have been suggested, which are concerned with in-depth investigation in exploring the division of roles between native English speaking tutors and Korean ones and the impact of the program on the sustainability of course participants' professional development and the impact on schools.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.1-22
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• 2003

The purposes of this paper are to show that learning English via on-line English newspapers is very effective and to suggest several applications of an English newspaper on the web in English education to improve Korean speakers' English proficiency. Firstly, this paper overviews about Newspapers In Education (NIE). Secondly, a comparison between an on-line English newspaper and a traditional one is made, focusing on their advantages and characteristics. Thirdly, some ways to use various articles of a digital English newspaper in classroom instruction are explored. Lastly, the suggestions of this study are integrated into English learning instruction of an extracurricular English learning club of Business English Department. This club includes free utilization of an Internet surfing center, Internet Cafe, in a College Library. And then, a survey among the club members is conducted and its statistical results are analyzed.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.183-189
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• 2021

This study examines the effects of Korean college students' English proficiency and the English text types on their paraphrases. Korean college students with three groups of English proficiency (high, mid, and low) read two types of English texts, causal texts, and argumentative texts, and paraphrased them in English. Students' paraphrase text was evaluated in terms of content (idea exposition, idea development, and wrap up), organization (coherence and cohesion) and language use (grammatical accuracy), and analyzed by MANOVA. As a result, it was found that there was a significant difference in their paraphrase performance according to the participants' English proficiency levels rather than the types of English texts. The results of this study have educational implications for English paraphrase education to prevent plagiarism for Korean university students.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.248-253
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• 2021

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.

• 정보교육학회논문지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.137-146
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• 2011

현재 초등학교에서는 이루어지는 영어 교육은 기본적인 의사소통 능력을 기르기 위해 언어의 4기능(듣기, 말하기, 읽기, 쓰기)을 통합적으로 사용할 수 있도록 내용이 구성되어 있다. 그러나 6학년 영어 쓰기 학습 내용의 구성을 보면, 영어 문장 쓰기 학습은 하고 있으나 단순히 문장 따라 쓰기, 단어 넣어 문장 완성하기 등으로 한정되어 있고, 영어 쓰기 학습을 할 시간이 절대적으로 부족하다. 또한, 학생들의 영어 쓰기 학습은 영어 단어 암기 학습으로 생각하여 영어 쓰기 학습에 대해 부정적인 생각을 가지고 있다. 이러한 문제점을 해결하기 위해 본 연구자는 웹을 기반으로 한 협동 영어 쓰기 학습 시스템을 개발하여 시간과 장소의 제약 없이 정규 수업 시간 외에 방과 후 시간 또는 가정에서 학습할 수 있도록 하였다. 또한, 학생들은 시스템을 활용해 자신의 생각을 영어로 표현하고, 동료들과의 협동학습을 통해 영어 쓰기 활동에 적극적으로 참여한 결과 영어 쓰기의 정의적 영역과 영어 쓰기 능력에 향상되었다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제12권8호
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• pp.461-470
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• 2012

글로벌 시대에 접어들면서 세계 공용어인 영어의 필요성이 끈임 없이 논의되는 현재 상황에서 정부는 1997년 영어를 초등학교의 정규교과로 채택하였으며, 현재에 이르러서는 영어전담교사는 물론 원어민 영어 강사까지 배치하는 정책 변화가 있어 왔다. 또한 영어교육은 학교에서 뿐만 아니라 사설 기관 및 정부차원의 영어 관련 교육기관들이 생겨나기 시작하였으며, 2000년대 들어서는 지자체에서 영어교육의 관심이 증대되는 상황에 놓이게 되었다. 그런 현상들을 반영하여 나타난 것이 대표적으로 영어마을 이라 하겠다. 서울 경기지방을 비롯하여 거의 모든 지방자치단체에서 각 지역에 맞는 영어마을을 직접운영하거나 민간업자에게 위탁 경영하고 있는 실정이다. 여러지방에서 이루어지고 있는 영어체험센터 및 영어마을들이 어떻게 운영되고 있는지 알아볼 필요가 있고 또한 영어체험 센터를 수료한 학생들의 성취도등을 선행연구로 조사해 보고자 한다. 연구 방법은 현재 운영중인 영어마을, 그리고 체험센터에서 실시하는 프로그램을 분석함으로써 그들의 효과를 알아보았다. 프로그램을 분석한 결과로 대부분의 영어마을 체험센터는 나름대로 소정의 목적을 달성하고 있었다. 여기서는 분석 자료로 사용한 서울과 경기 부산 영어마을 그리고 전라남도 영어체험 프로그램의 자세한 내용과 그것들의 개선방안을 제시하는데 본 연구의 목적이 있다 하겠다.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.291-320
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• 2010

The Bible has been and still is one of the most influential books ever published. The English Bible has a great impact on English language, literature, and culture. Therefore, knowledge of the Bible is essential in learning English language, its literature, culture and tradition. Biblical allusions are found in great literature and the daily newspapers as well. Rock musicians, screenwriters, television producers, and advertisers use the Bible as a source. Politicians use the words and accounts of the Bible to frame their debates. The Bible has continued to be philosophically, ethically, religiously, and politically influential in Western, Eastern, now World cultures. Therefore, not to know it means not to understand a great portion of world culture. This study examines the influence of the first book of the Bible, Genesis, in English language, literature, and culture. Furthermore, this study suggests why we should incorporate the English Bible in English education.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.113-137
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• 2001

English has been taught as a compulsory subject at elementary schools since 1997 starting with third graders, to sixth graders. We have seen active research on teaching methods for elementary English, but little has been done from the learners' perspective. It is very proper time for English educators to review what the elementary students think about their English classes. The purpose of the present study is as following. First, we tried to find out how the students' attitude toward and interest in English have changed over the four-year English education. Second we attempted to suggest the ways to promote the students' interests, and to increase understanding and participation in English classes. We also suggest that curriculum developers need to consider the students' lower interests and understanding in English classes as they move to higher grades, and that classroom teachers need to have a better understanding of what their students do and feel in the English classes.

• 한류연구
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.27-33
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• 2022

The nation's economic development goals of the South Korea were implemented successfully, and a wave of Confucian-inspired fervor for education resulted in unprecedented economic growth in South Korea. Despite the longstanding reputation of Confucianism as an impediment to industrial growth, its beneficial social ideals, such as the deification of study and truthfulness, are now largely viewed as a key driver in South Korea's economy and greater education. Confucianism's positive societal ideals include the veneration of study and sincerity. This study examines the phenomenon of 'English Fever' in South Korean educational history and figured out four main phenomenon to explain the topic of the study Theses are the following: (1) The Growing Influence of English in South Korean Education, (2) The Effects of Teaching English in Schools, (3) The Effect of English Education on Admissions to universities, and (4) Social Implications of English Education. This study finally argues that modern-day South Korea's academic fervor can be traced back to the country's Confucian educational roots and that it has been bolstered by its ideology of an academic accomplishment-centered society and its principle of academic sectarianism. These traits can also be observed in other East Asian nations that uphold the Confucian legacy.