Abstract
English language teaching (ELT) practitioners create, use, reuse, and even share copyrighted materials as part of their professional daily activities. It is thus extremely important for them to understand and comply with copyright law with respect for the rights of the copyright holders as well as their own rights. This study investigates the copyright awareness of the Korean ELT stakeholders including students, teachers, and materials developers. The respondents of the questionnaire survey consisted of 33 undergraduate or graduate school students, 37 in-service teachers, and 16 materials developers. The results showed (1) their awareness of copyright and the importance of copyright compliance was high while their basic and practical knowledge of the law was very low; (2) they often violate copyright law due to the lack of knowledge of the law; and (3) copyright infringement is widespread among the respondents. The study suggested the importance of copyright education and promotional activities in the ELT field.
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