Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Date of Degree

2-2017

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

M.A.

Program

Liberal Studies

Advisor

Susan F. Semel

Subject Categories

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education

Keywords

heritage language, intercultural education, multiculturalism, multilingualism

Abstract

South Korea has long been considered one of the most homogeneous counties not only ethnically but also linguistically. However, over the past few years, it is rapidly becoming ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse for the influx of foreigners and immigrants.
The purpose of this thesis to study how Korean society deals with the recent change to multicultural population of immigrants, especially in terms of heritage language education. This thesis will begin by providing background information of South Korea, and reviewing a great deal of resistance toward heritage language learning. Then, I will examine some benefits of the heritage language learning not only for the multicultural individuals but also Korean society. Lastly, I will discuss intercultural education and its practice in schools.

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