Representation of Native English Teachers and Korean English Teachers in Korean English Newspapers: A Corpus-based Critical Discourse Analysis

조은; OH, SUN-YOUNG (오선영)

Representation of Native English Teachers and Korean English Teachers in Korean English Newspapers: A Corpus-based Critical Discourse Analysis

The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea
Abbr : 사회언어학
2023, 31(2), pp.95-123
Publisher : The Sociolinguistic Society Of Korea
Research Area : Humanities > Linguistics
Received : May 3, 2023
Accepted : June 14, 2023
Published : June 30, 2023

조은 ¹, OH, SUN-YOUNG ¹

¹서울대학교

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ABSTRACT

Native-speakerism, a pervasive issue in the field of English Language Teaching, is observed globally and prevalent in Korea. This ideology negatively affects both Native English Teachers (NETs) and Non-native English teachers like Korean English Teachers (KETs) for some reasons. This study utilizes corpus-based critical discourse analysis to examine the linguistic patterns and referential expressions used in Korean English newspapers to represent NETs and KETs. The analysis reveals significant disparities in their positions and authority within Korean English classrooms. Specifically, NETs are labeled as “assistants,” implying a subordinate role with limited authority, while KETs are referred to as “co-teachers,” signifying a more secure status. Moreover, the study highlights the challenges faced by KETs in demonstrating their English proficiency and sheds light on the discrimination faced by NETs who possess commodified linguistic capital and are of Caucasian descent. These findings emphasize the importance of raising awareness of native-speakerism in Korean newspapers.

KEYWORDS

native-speakerism, ideology in language, corpus linguistics, critical discourse analysis

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