Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
The Effects of Covid-19 on English Education in South Korea
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Minor
Spanish
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
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
Fall Scholars Week 2021 Event
Honors Senior Presentations
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?