The Limitations of English Language Ideology (LI) and Language Policy & Planning (LPP) in South Korea
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Swarthmore College. Dept. of Linguistics
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"English Fever" is an ongoing phenomenon in South Korea that represents the strong obsession
for English language proficiency through education. The growing prevalence of a foreign
language is surprising considering South Korea's linguistic history. However, the significance of
English bolstered by globalization, has undoubtedly permeated into South Korea's government,
schools, and public language ideologies (LI) and language policy & planning (LPP). This
obsession for English proficiency is contradictory to reports of South Korean English language
competency levels. Therefore, it is critical to analyze English language practice in South Korea.
Examining South Korean youth who are greatly influenced by these surrounding LI and LPP,
this thesis argues that there are limitations to South Korea's "English Fever" or pursuit towards
English proficiency. These limitations are found to be the reliance on instrumental motivation,
notions of the native speaker, and accessibility of English for all South Korean youth.
Limitations hinder English language learning and practice for South Korean youth, which
ultimately impact their English competency.