This study examines a Korean family who came to the United States with the goal of improving their English language proficiency and skills. This study documents their experiences and stories that occurred in their home life and literacy activities/practices at home and in the community. The methodology of this study is qualitative case study. Data collection took place inside and outside the home over a period of three months during the summer of 2003. Primary collection techniques were ethnographic in nature and included participant observation, interviews, and examination of artifacts. The purpose of the study was to show what types of literacy activities this Korean family practiced at home and in the community and how this Korean family developed their home literacy. They interacted with a literate environment, invented their own literacy, and worked to develop and explore new social and cultural knowledge. This study illustrates the lessons and messages from this Korean family that can be conveyed to schools (including teachers), community, and society in both Korea and United States.

Ⅰ. Introduction
Ⅱ. Theory and Literature Review
Ⅲ. Methodology
Ⅳ. Findings
Ⅴ. Discussions and Interpretations
Ⅵ. Conclusion
References
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• Yanghee Kim(University of New Mexico) | 김양희