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How is Foreignness (étrangéité) Defined in Multicultural Societies?- Focusing on a Comparative Analysis of South Korea, France, Germany, and Algeria -

  • Multi-cultural Society and Education Studies
  • 2026, 23(), pp.141~166
  • DOI : 10.22957/mses.23..202607.141
  • Publisher : Institute for Migration and Multicultural Studies
  • Research Area : Humanities > Other Humanities
  • Received : June 25, 2026
  • Accepted : July 25, 2026
  • Published : July 30, 2026

Kim, Hee-kyung 1 Park, Sun-jay 1 Hyunjin Kwon 1 kimjuyeon 1 Dahou, Nesrine 1 Jeong, Yeon-woo 2

1경북대학교
2경북대학교 불어불문학과

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ABSTRACT

This study analyzes how foreignness (étrangéité) is constructed in multicultural societies through a case study approach and seeks to redefine it sociolinguistically. Surveys and audio-based judgment tasks were conducted with 20 university students per country from South Korea, France, Germany, and Algeria. Nationality was the main criterion, while birthplace, ancestry, residence, and language also shaped perceptions. Pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm were key cues, though their influence varied by context. Foreignness is redefined as a relational, context-dependent concept formed through interpreting social and linguistic cues, suggesting implications for multicultural and language education.

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