2020 International Conference on the Development and Assessment of Intercultural Competence

January 23–26, 2020

Tucson, Arizona and online

International Students at a Korean University: Implications for Language Policy

Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM–11:30 AM MST

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Proposal Type

In-person paper presentation

Language of Presentation

English

Strand

Policy and institutional initiatives

Summary

This study examines language policy mechanisms affecting international students at a Korean university. Interviews indicate that despite receiving Korean language training for over one year, both Anglophone and non-Anglophone international students overwhelmingly preferred English-medium courses.

Primary Presenter

Kathy Lee, Korea University

Country

South Korea