The growing interdependency among nations around the world has called the needs for individuals to be globally competent. The so-called Koreans’ ‘crazy wave’ toward learning English and studying abroad is one of the prominent reflections of this phenomenon. However, only a limited number of studies have investigated the relationship between ones’ exposure to foreign culture and their levels of global competency. The current study attempts to identify global competency and assess the relationship between university students’ exposure to foreign culture and their level of global competency. One hundred twenty one students at ‘A’ university located in Seoul participated in the online survey. The data were analyzed with SPSS 17.0, using frequency analysis, correlation analysis, and independent-sample t-test. Only partial aspects of global competency showed a significant relationship with students’ exposure to foreign culture. While the levels of global understanding and English proficiency were all positively related to all types of students’ exposure to foreign culture, the levels of intercultural sensitivity varied depending on the types of exposure to foreign culture. The ways to promote university students’ general level of global competency are discussed based on the findings of the current study.
목차
Abstract INTRODUCTION LITERATURE REVIEW Exposure to Foreign Culture Global Competency METHODS Definitions of Key Terms Research Questions Participants The Instrument and Data Analysis RESULTS AND DISCUSSION University Students’ Levels of Global Competency The Relationship between University Students’ Exposure to Foreign Culture and Global Competency CONCLUSION THE AUTHORS REFERENCES
키워드
global competencyglobal understandingintercultural sensitivityforeign culture exposureforeign language proficiency
저자
Jihyeon Jeon [ Ewha Woman’s Univ., South Korea ]
Corresponding author
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.