Korean language education in Western Australia: Development and challenges
Korean has been one of the fastest-growing languages in terms of learner population both in Australia and in many other Western countries. Among the factors contributing to this growth, one that is probably the most frequently mentioned is the contemporary worldwide popularity of Korean pop...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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ANU Press
2024
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| Online Access: | https://press.anu.edu.au/publications/series/lcnau-studies-languages-cultures/enabling-learning http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/96615 |
| Summary: | Korean has been one of the fastest-growing languages in terms of
learner population both in Australia and in many other Western
countries. Among the factors contributing to this growth, one that
is probably the most frequently mentioned is the contemporary
worldwide popularity of Korean pop culture. Nevertheless, this
element alone is not sufficient to boost growth in language learner
numbers at different levels. This chapter focuses on the case of
Western Australia, presenting the background and the current state
of Korean language education, and highlighting issues embedded in
the Western Australian and Australian context that hinder further
growth. It shows how the growth in Korean language education is
sustained not only by intrinsically motivated learners, but also by
the synergic collaboration of elements such as local educational
policies, nationwide language policies, institutional long-term vision
and commitment, inter-governmental support and commercial
interests. |
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