간행물
사회언어학 KCI 등재 The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea
- 발행기관 한국사회언어학회
- 자료유형 학술지
- 간기 계간
- ISSN 1226-4822 (Print)
- 수록기간 1993 ~ 2025
- 주제분류 인문학 > 언어학 인문학 분류의 다른 간행물
- 십진분류KDC 701DDC 410
권호리스트/논문검색
제33권 제2호 (2025년 6월) 8건
1.
2025.06
구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
This study explores a church leader’s perceptions of language policy goals and cultural practices within a Korean-American church, as well as the changes prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on theories of ethnic churches, language planning and policy, and communicative frameworks of organizational identity, the study employs critical discourse analysis and thematic analysis. Data were collected through multiple qualitative methods, including participant observation of English and Korean worship services, two in-depth interviews, audio recordings, and artifact documentation. The findings highlight the dual role of first language and cultural practices in affirming both ethnic identity and Christian faith among Korean congregants. Furthermore, this research illuminates the integrative role of the church—both institutionally and socially—during a global crisis. The church leader’s motto, “Stay well and stay connected,” was expressed through linguistic and cultural adaptations that promoted a sense of belonging and positive identity amidst uncertainty.
6,400원
2.
2025.06
구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
This study explored the dual linguistic challenges experienced by Chinese international students enrolled in English-Medium Instruction (EMI) programs at South Korean universities. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with 20 undergraduate students from two leading private universities in Seoul, this study investigated how students navigate the linguistic demands of studying in English while simultaneously adjusting to Korean as the dominant campus language. The findings revealed that students encounter significant obstacles, including professors’ limited English proficiency, inconsistent classroom language policies, and marginalization in group work and class discussions. Despite these difficulties, many students gradually adapted through self-directed strategies and peer support, ultimately gaining academic and linguistic benefits. Some participants reported enhanced preparedness for further studies in English-speaking countries and developed bilingual competencies. The study highlights the complex realities of EMI implementation for non-Anglophone international students and calls for more transparent language policies, targeted support programs, and inclusive pedagogical practices to promote equitable learning environments.
7,000원
3.
2025.06
구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
This study examined the lexicalization of economic terminology in North and South Korea through the lens of onomasiological word formation. Unlike previous research that has focused on surface-level lexical differences, this study highlights how identical concepts are realized differently in language. The patterns were categorized into three types: convergence (48%), partial divergence (31%), and divergence (21%). Partial divergence stems from differences in orthographic norms and language purification policies, while full divergence reflects deeper disparities in language policy, economic systems, and ideology. Notably, North Korea’s emphasis on native vocabulary under its "language refinement" and Juche linguistic theory is evident. This research aims to provide a foundation for future efforts toward linguistic integration between the two Koreas.
6,700원
4.
2025.06
구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
This study evaluates how three AI models—ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Clova X—detect and respond to gender-biased expressions in Korean. Clova X exhibited the highest accuracy in identifying discriminatory language, followed by ChatGPT, while DeepSeek performed the poorest. While terms like “kimchi girl” and “doenjang girl” were correctly recognized, phrases such as “female doctor” and “maiden work” were often misinterpreted. ChatGPT and DeepSeek occasionally provided inaccurate definitions, raising concerns about misinformation. Interestingly, DeepSeek performed best when interpreting sexist proverbs, although the overall differences across models were minor. All three models generally succeeded in recognizing biased expressions in conversational contexts, but DeepSeek struggled with non-standard sentence formats, leading to delays or missing responses. These results reveal current limitations in generative AI’s ability to process culturally specific and nuanced language. This study emphasized the need to incorporate more diverse Korean language data and up-to-date linguistic research in AI training. As generative AI tools become more integrated into everyday communication, improving their ability to detect and respond to gender biases is crucial for fostering fair and responsible language technologies.
9,600원
5.
2025.06
구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
This study aims to restore the homogeneity of the inter-Korean language by examining the emotional level of the North Korean dialect. It was intended to find a new way to overcome the sense of heterogeneity in the inter-Korean language through an emotional understanding of the use of North Korean dialect by North Korean defectors. It was predicted that the heterogeneity of mutual languages could be overcome by understanding the inner emotions rather than the external agreement of the inter-Korean language. To this end, the relationship between dialect and emotion was theoretically examined, and the emotions of North Korean defectors toward the North Korean dialect in society were examined. Empirically, 80 North Korean defectors were surveyed. The contents of the survey were classified into six categories of social relations in the use of North Korean dialects and subdivided into 18 items, and presented as objective data.
6,300원
6.
2025.06
구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
This study aims to construct a corpus of 17th-century Korean personal letters, classifying them into royal and aristocratic (yangban) correspondences, and to compare their linguistic features through quantitative analysis. Based on a total of 285 letters—including ｢현풍곽씨언간｣, ｢숙명신한첩｣, ｢숙휘신한첩｣—the 17th Century Eongan Corpus was developed with detailed morphological analysis and lemmatization. The findings reveal that yangban letters tend to utilize practical and colloquial expressions, whereas royal letters demonstrate a more written style with enhanced forms of greeting and ritual politeness. Distinct differences were observed in pronoun usage, speech levels, sentence endings, and adjectives. Furthermore, phonological changes and dialectal vocabulary appeared more frequently in yangban letters, whereas royal letters maintained linguistic conservatism. This study contributes a new methodological approach to the field of historical Korean linguistics by providing a structured corpus and employing corpus-based analysis to elucidate stratified stylistic features.
6,400원
7.
2025.06
구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
This study explored how adult speakers mediate triadic interactions involving young children and generative AI (GPT), focusing on discourse strategies and meaning negotiation. Four five-year-old children and their primary caregivers, acting as adult interlocutors, participated in structured GPT-based sessions. The adults actively interpreted, reformulated, and scaffoldedﾠthe children's utterances and the GPT's responses. Through inductive transcript analysis, nine caregiver strategies were identified and categorized into three functional domains: information adjustment (e.g., summarizing, rephrasing), meaning expansion (e.g., repetition, interpretation), and discourse organization (e.g., scaffolding, framing). These strategies shaped interactional flow and enabled meaningful participation by the children. Rather than functioning as a neutral tool, GPT acted as a quasi-participant whose outputs required adult mediation to be developmentally appropriate. The findings position adult speakers as co-constructors of meaning, aligning with Vygotsky's zone of proximal development, Bruner's language acquisition support system, and Gumperz's contextualization theory. This study underscores the socially situated nature of child-AI interaction and argues that the developmental value of generative AI depends not on its autonomous functionality but on the interpretive work of responsive adults. The findings hold implications for designing AI-mediated educational discourse and enhancing language socialization in early childhood.
7,000원
8.
2025.06
구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
This study investigated how the identity category of “Korean” is constructed, represented, and ideologically reproduced in digital discourse. Focusing on user comments on the YouTube channel LEOTV, run by a Finnish creator residing in South Korea, the research drew on the concept of imagined communities and a post-essentialist view of identity to analyze how everyday discourse defines symbolic boundaries of inclusion and exclusion. It critically examined how such discursive constructions differ from traditional, essentialist definitions based on ethnicity and bloodline. The findings indicate that “Korean” identity is not a fixed attribute but a fluid construct shaped through linguistic and social practice. By identifying the discursive elements that index “Koreanness,” the study reveals how identity is negotiated rather than inherited. Furthermore, it uncovers the ideological power of discourse in maintaining in-group/out-group boundaries, showing that identity recognition is often governed by implicit norms and expectations that reproduce exclusion under the guise of cultural familiarity. This study highlights how identity in contemporary Korea is continually reshaped through everyday language and symbolic acts in digital spaces.
6,000원
