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English as an international language : A functional role in South Korea
- English as an international language
- Nicholson, Simon James
- Microthink Institute
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English as an international language
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| Sub Title | A functional role in South Korea |
| Material Type | Article |
| Author(English) |
Nicholson, Simon James |
| Publisher |
[Las Vegas, U.S] : Microthink Institute |
| Date | 2016 |
| Journal Title; Vol./Issue | Journal for the Study of English Linguistics:vol. 3(no. 1) |
| Pages | 15 |
| Subject Country | South Korea(Asia and Pacific) |
| Language | English |
| File Type | Link |
| Subject | Social Development < Education |
| Holding | Microthink Institute |
| License |  |
Abstract
In South Korea English as an International Language (EIL) is neither neutral, imperialistic nor democratic but rather functional and pragmatic and inherently linked to the country’s development. It is not a language being used internally for communicative purposes. Rather, it is an additional linguistic skill being learnt for the purposes of international business communication and academic advancement both contributing to South Korea’s rising presence in the international arena. This paper examines the role of English as an International Language in South Korea and the roles played by language in society and culture. It looks at the implications that this has for teaching English in South Korea and the need to focus on interpretability to expose students to as many varieties of English as possible to prepare for the linguistic diversity that they are likely to encounter in their own locale.
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