Korean University Learners’ Use of English Internet Materials

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Korean University Learners’ Use of English Internet Materials 한국 대학생들의 영어 인터넷 자료 사용에 관한 연구: Jung, Mie-Ae, Kim, NamHee

31 May 2019. pp. 53-67

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Abstract

This study aims to explore the characteristics of usage of English Internet materials used by Korean EFL university students. Five hundred seventy-six Korean university students participated in this study. The results showed that Korean university students used English online videos or YouTube the most. The students used English internet materials for leisure activities more than for information search and learning activities. While there were no gender differences in using English internet materials, statistically significant differences were found between the academic years and proficiency groups. Based on the results, pedagogical implications were suggested for English teaching and learning.

Keywords

English internet use

information search and learning activity

leisure activity

self-evaluated English proficiency

out-of-class learning

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Publisher :The Modern Linguistic Society of Korea
Publisher(Ko) :한국현대언어학회
Journal Title :The Journal of Studies in Language
Journal Title(Ko) :언어연구
Volume : 35
No :1
Pages :53-67
DOI :https://doi.org/10.18627/jslg.35.1.201902.53

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[14] Fuchs, T. and L. Wöβmann. 2004. Computers and Service Learning: Bivariate and Multivariate Evidence on the Availability and Use of Computers at Home and at School. CESifo Working Paper Series 1321, CESifo Group Munich.

[15] Gitsaki, C. and R. Taylor. 2001. Web-assisted Language Learning for EFL Learning. La Scuola che Cambia gennaio.

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[18] Hunley, S. A., J. H. Evans, M. Delgado-Hachey, J. Krise, T. Rich, and C. Schell. 2005. Adolescent Computer Use and Academic Achievement. Adolescence 40, 307-18.

[19] Hyland, F. 2004. Learning Autonomously: Contextualising Out-of-class English Language Learning. Language Awareness 13, 180-202.10.1080/09658410408667094

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[23] Khan, S. A., A. A. Khan, and R. Bhatti. 2011. Internet Access, Use and Gratification among University Students: A Case Study of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. CJIEJ 32, 1-14.

[24] Lai, C., X. Hu, and B. Lyu. 2017. Understanding the Nature of Learners’ Out-of-class Language Learning Experience with Technology. Computer Assisted Language Learning 31, 114-143.10.1080/09588221.2017.1391293

[25] Lai, C., W. M. Zhu, and G. Gong. 2015. Understanding the Quality of Out-of-class English Learning. TESOL Quarterly 49, 278-308.10.1002/tesq.171

[26] Lee, J. H., and H. Kim. 2014. An Exploratory study on the Digital Identity Formation of Korean University EFL Learners. English Teaching: Practice and Critique 13, 149-172.

[27] Matthews, D., and L. Schrum. 2003. High-speed Internet Use and Academic Gratifications in the College Residence. The Internet and Higher Education 6, 125-144.10.1016/S1096-7516(03)00020-4

[28] Momin, F. 2014. Study of Relationship between Internet Usage and Study Habits of Secondary School Students. Unpublished M. Ed. Dissertation, Mumbai: SNDT Women’s University.

[29] Phong, K., L. Srou, and J. Solá. 2016. Mobile phones and internet use in Cambodia 2016. Open Institute/USAID/The Asian Foundation.

[30] Rangaswamy, N, 2012. Pocket Social Networking in India – SMS GupShup Expands, Asia Pacific Memo. https://apm.iar.ubc.ca/pocket-social-networking-in-india-sms-gupshup-expands/

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[33] Steel, C. H., and M. Levy. 2013. Language students and their technologies: Charting the evolution 2006-2011. ReCALL 25, 306-320.10.1017/S0958344013000128

[34] Tella, A. 2007, The Impact of Motivation on Student’s Academic Achievement and Learning Outcomes in Mathematics among Secondary School Students in Nigeria. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education 3, 149-156.10.12973/ejmste/75390

[35] Torres-Díaz, J., J. M. Duart, H. F. Gómez-Alvarado, I. Marín-Gutiérrez, and V. Segarra-Faggioni. 2016. Internet Use and Academic Success in University Students. Comunicar 24, 61-69.10.3916/C48-2016-06

[36] Wu, M. M. F. 2012. Beliefs and Out-of-class Language Learning of Chinese-speaking ESL Learners in Hong Kong. New Horizons in Education 60, 35-52.

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