국내 한 대학에서 중국유학생들이 경험한 영어 학습 실태와 개선 방향에 관한 연구

Abstract

This study investigates Chinese international students’ English learning backgrounds in their homeland and the current state of their English studies at a university in Korea. In addition, the study seeks to explore these students’ difficulties and ascertains the required support for their English instruction. Fifty-two participants were involved in the study. Data collected from a survey and interviews were analyzed using SPSS. The age at which they started learning English, the duration of their English learning, and the quantity of weekly study time differed noticeably across students. Approximately, 20 percent of the students indicated they had difficulty comprehending their classes in English. Of the participants, 40 percent were satisfied with their English learning. However, 48 percent of the participants experienced difficulty in learning English through the courses required for their majors. The participants also discussed the advantages and disadvantages of learning English in Korea and the additional support they needed to effectively learn English in Korea. The results indicate that customized curricula and support for Chinese international students in Korea are necessary to produce a more effective English program.