@article{ART003282797},
author={LEE JISEONG},
title={Korean language learners' perception and strategies for using grammatical terms},
journal={The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea},
issn={1226-4822},
year={2025},
volume={33},
number={4},
pages={175-212}
TY - JOUR
AU - LEE JISEONG
TI - Korean language learners' perception and strategies for using grammatical terms
JO - The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea
PY - 2025
VL - 33
IS - 4
PB - The Sociolinguistic Society Of Korea
SP - 175
EP - 212
SN - 1226-4822
AB - This study examines the perception and utilization of grammatical terminology among international students in non-language majors and empirically investigates its impact on grammar learning. To this end, a mixed-method approach was employed, combining a questionnaire, a modified Forced-Choice Grammaticality Judgment Test (FC-GJT), and semi-structured interviews. The results revealed that learners perceive grammatical terminology as “difficult yet necessary linguistic tools”. Furthermore, they actively use these terms during self-directed learning by organizing notes, conducting online searches, translating them into their first language, and using AI-based tools. However, the FC-GJT results showed no statistically significant differences in scores or confidence levels between the tests with and without grammatical explanations—positive perceptions of terminology do not necessarily translate into improved grammatical performance. These findings imply that while grammatical terminology can facilitate learners’ rule awareness and explicit knowledge formation, its effect on actual performance is limited. This study recommends reconsidering the role, presentation, and pedagogical use of grammatical terminology as a learning tool in Korean grammar instruction.
KW - grammatical terminology;Korean language learner perception;language learning strategies;explicit grammatical knowledge;Forced Choice-Grammatical Judgement Test
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LEE JISEONG. (2025). Korean language learners' perception and strategies for using grammatical terms. The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea, 33(4), 175-212.
LEE JISEONG. 2025, "Korean language learners' perception and strategies for using grammatical terms", The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea, vol.33, no.4 pp.175-212.
LEE JISEONG "Korean language learners' perception and strategies for using grammatical terms" The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea 33.4 pp.175-212 (2025) : 175.
LEE JISEONG. Korean language learners' perception and strategies for using grammatical terms. 2025; 33(4), 175-212.
LEE JISEONG. "Korean language learners' perception and strategies for using grammatical terms" The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea 33, no.4 (2025) : 175-212.
LEE JISEONG. Korean language learners' perception and strategies for using grammatical terms. The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea, 33(4), 175-212.
LEE JISEONG. Korean language learners' perception and strategies for using grammatical terms. The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea. 2025; 33(4) 175-212.
LEE JISEONG. Korean language learners' perception and strategies for using grammatical terms. 2025; 33(4), 175-212.
LEE JISEONG. "Korean language learners' perception and strategies for using grammatical terms" The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea 33, no.4 (2025) : 175-212.
