Abstract

Journal of the International Network for Korean Language and Culture 17-2, 129-150. In line with the recent challenges to traditional educational environments, Korean language teachers and learners are interact from their own living spaces through synchronous online classes. The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of media efficacy, presence and course satisfaction of learners from classes utilizing video conferencing platforms. While the use of primary language in class is the main variable influencing the media efficacy and presence of the learners, the proficiency level of learners also becomes a variable when primary language use is not allowed. Finally, the effect of media efficacy and presence on class satisfaction was discussed. The subjects of this survey were novice Korean language learners in foreign countries who were using their primary language in the classroom and 61 beginner and intermediate level learners in Korea who were not allowed to use their primary language in the classroom. The results of this survey show that the use of primary language and the level of proficiency of learners are important variables that influence media efficacy and presence in interactive synchronous online Korean language classes. There is a significant correlation between the levels of media efficacy, presence and class satisfaction. Thus, improving the media efficacy and presence of learners is considered to be an important factor in the successful implementation of interactive synchronous online Korean language classes.(Ewha Womans University)

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