Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations

The Effects of Covid-19 on English Education in South Korea

Presenter Information

Jaden EstesFollow

Academic Level at Time of Presentation

Senior

Major

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Minor

Spanish

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Dr. M. S. Sroda

Presentation Format

Oral Presentation

Abstract/Description

In this study, I quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed the effects of Covid-19 on English education in South Korea. Taking to Twitter, I used a specific set of keywords and looked at the main topics that arose since Covid-19 occurred, gaining perspectives from teachers, students, and news sites to get a complete idea of how South Korea has handled the pandemic in regards to education. Pre-Covid, thousands of native speakers of English flocked to South Korea to teach. How have government policies in 2020-2021 changed from that of pre-Covid times? How has the change in policies changed the circumstances for foreigners living and teaching in South Korea? Additionally, what implications could this have for the future of teaching English as a foreigner in South Korea?

Location

Waterfield Gallery

Start Date

November 2021

End Date

November 2021

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The Effects of Covid-19 on English Education in South Korea

Waterfield Gallery

In this study, I quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed the effects of Covid-19 on English education in South Korea. Taking to Twitter, I used a specific set of keywords and looked at the main topics that arose since Covid-19 occurred, gaining perspectives from teachers, students, and news sites to get a complete idea of how South Korea has handled the pandemic in regards to education. Pre-Covid, thousands of native speakers of English flocked to South Korea to teach. How have government policies in 2020-2021 changed from that of pre-Covid times? How has the change in policies changed the circumstances for foreigners living and teaching in South Korea? Additionally, what implications could this have for the future of teaching English as a foreigner in South Korea?