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Korea's "Model Minority": A Case Study of an American-Korean Bilingual Student's Challenges Learning English in South Korea
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Schenck, Andrew D. – Online Submission, 2013
In contemporary South Korean society, there is a strong emphasis on cultural homogeneity and, simultaneously, the development of English proficiency as a human resource. Since language is inextricably linked to identity, bilingual learners from English speaking countries may feel pressure to conform to Korean cultural and linguistic norms, leading…
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Pronunciation, Literacy, English (Second Language)
Korea's "Model Minority": A Case Study of an American-Korean Bilingual Student's Challenges Learning English in South Korea
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Schenck, Andrew D. – Journal of International Education and Leadership, 2013
In contemporary South Korean society, there is a strong emphasis on cultural homogeneity and, simultaneously, the development of English proficiency as a human resource. Since language is inextricably linked to identity, bilingual learners from English speaking countries may feel pressure to conform to Korean cultural and linguistic norms, leading…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary School Students, Minority Groups, Korean Americans