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.

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.

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.

최근 몇 년간 힙합 문화가 중국 전역에 빠르게 확산되면서, 민남어 랩은 점차 대표적인 지역 음악 표현 형식으로 자리 잡아 학계의 주목을 받고 있다. 본토 정체성과 문화적 정체성을 강화하 기 위해 점점 더 많은 래퍼들이 지역 방언을 활용한 창작을 시도하고 있으며, 그중 민남어는 복잡 한 성조 체계, 풍부한 어휘 구조, 강한 문화적 특성을 바탕으로 힙합 음악과 결합하면서 독특한 언어 미학과 표현 방식을 형성해왔다. 본 연구는 민남어 랩의 대표적 작품 여섯 곡—<少年家>, <放蕩不羈>, <保險櫃>, <少年ㄟ安啦>, <Gang電仔>, <大丈夫>—을 분석 대상으로 삼아, 텍스트 분 석, 사례 분석 및 비교 분석 방법을 통해 음운 특성, 어휘 사용, 통사 구조, 문화적 표상 등 네 가지 측면에서 민남어가 현대 공연 맥락 속에서 어떻게 언어적으로 구현되고 있는지를 체계적으로 고찰하였다. 연구 결과, 민남어 랩의 언어 표현에서 독창성은 다음 다섯 가지 측면에서 두드러지 게 나타난다. 첫째, 성조 체계가 곡의 리듬 형성에 결정적 역할을 하며, 둘째, 비음 발음이 청각 적 표현력을 강화한다. 셋째, 음운 변화가 언어의 운율감을 높이며, 넷째, 독특한 한자 표기 방식 이 더 깊은 감정 전달을 가능하게 한다. 다섯째, 생략과 도치 등의 문장 구조는 리듬적 긴장감과 감정 표현을 극대화한다. 본 연구는 민남어와 랩 음악의 결합이라는 기존 연구의 공백을 일정 부 분 보완하였을 뿐 아니라, 음악 텍스트에서 중국어 방언의 언어적 기능과 문화적 의미를 탐구하는 데 있어 언어학적 시야와 학제 간 연구 방법을 제공한다는 점에서 의의를 지닌다. 이는 중국 방언 문화의 생동감 있는 전승과 창조적 계승을 촉진하는 새로운 문화적 실천의 가능성을 제시한다.

This study examine the manner by which media characteristics are reflected in text formation by-, focusing on book advertising on Instagram. By analyzing book advertising, i.e., a type of advertising text on Instagram, from a text-linguistic perspective, this study examines the textual characteristics of Instagram advertising texts and compares them with book advertisements in other media to identify the unique media characteristics of Instagram. Book advertising on Instagram can be categorized into three types: traditional, hide, and fan page. Differences in the structural characteristics and composition of linguistic and visual symbols are observed in each type. Compared with book advertisements in print and video media, the reversal technique due to page-type image exposure, direct exposure to the advertisement target, and intuitive advertisement-content organization can be regarded as examples that reflect the characteristics of Instagram as a medium. In particular, the structure of book advertisements comprising [thumbnail > text > conclusion] reveals the characteristics of the medium the most significantly. Additionally, various aspects such as the linear organization of verbal and visual symbols and hierarchical and complementary relationships, are observed, which are regarded as the characteristics of book advertisements on Instagram.

이 논문은 구약 지혜자, 특히 잠언 지혜자를 선교적 해석학의 모범으로 조명한다. 잠언 14:10-14 분석에서 ‘죽음의 길’ 모티브가 중심을 이루며, 이는 행위-화복-관계 사상과 인간의 이해를 넘어서는 심리적 신비에 관한 서술이 충돌하는 독특한 언어적 공간을 형성한다. 구약 지혜자는 이러한 사상적 모순과 모호성을 통해 인간 인식의 한계를 드러내고, 하나님 일하심의 신비를 수용하는 것이 하나님이 주신 질서 속 적절한 삶의 태도임을 독자의 자발적 판단에 따라 깨닫게 한다. 세상을 분석하고 그 속에서 교훈을 찾게 하는 구약 지혜자의 방법론은 성서 본문을 하나님의 선교 관점에서 해석하고, 독자의 삶의 맥락을 고려하며, 새로운 해석 공간을 수용하는 선교적 해석학과 매우 근접해 있다. 따라서 구약 지혜자의 세상에 대한 관찰, 해석, 의미 도출 방식은 선교적 해석학의 탁월한 모범이 된다.

This study investigates how working memory (WM) capacity and L2 linguistic knowledge affect L2 literal and inferential reading comprehension, considering the presence or absence of background knowledge. Eighty upper-intermediate to advanced adult English learners participated, completing tasks to assess WM capacity, background knowledge, L2 linguistic knowledge, and reading comprehension (both literal and inferential). Stepwise regression analyses revealed that WM capacity had a stronger influence on both literal and inferential comprehension when background knowledge was absent. For literal comprehension, L2 linguistic knowledge was the sole predictor when background knowledge was present, while WM capacity dominated in its absence. Inferential comprehension was consistently predicted by WM capacity, regardless of background knowledge. These findings indicate that WM capacity and L2 linguistic knowledge influence L2 reading comprehension differently depending on background knowledge and the type of comprehension. Implications include incorporating WM training into L2 reading instruction and employing diverse WM assessment methods to measure WM independently of L2 linguistic proficiency.

This study aims to explore the linguistic and cultural characteristics of Busan’s old downtown. To achieve this, the linguistic landscapes of three major traditional markets—Gukje Market, Bupyeong Kkangtong Market, and Jagalchi Market—were collected and analyzed as representative commercial spaces of this area. The key findings are as follows: First, Hangeul was the most frequently used script type across all three markets and appeared in the largest font size, reflecting a general preference for Hangeul and the Korean language regardless of business type. Second, store names consisting of four to five syllables were the most common. Third, Gukje Market displayed varied linguistic landscapes across its streets, with the street adjacent to Gwangbok-dong exhibiting the most linguistic diversity. Fourth, the temporary stall signs in Bupyeong Kkangtong Market’s night market exhibited the greatest linguistic variety, showcasing a broad range of languages. Fifth, in Jagalchi Market, where the proportion of foreign tourists is relatively high, signs were predominantly in Hangeul, but menus were provided in multiple languages to accommodate linguistic diversity among visitors. Finally, the use of regional dialects and various regional names in store signage reflected Busan’s local identity and migration-driven history.

Linguistic discrimination, or linguicism, has not been thoroughly explored through socio-political analytical frameworks. This study aims to review existing academic literature on linguistic discrimination and propose new foundations for future research. To understand the conventional research topics and methods in linguistic discrimination studies, this paper critically reviews key concepts and terms, including race-driven, language variation-based, and general perspectives. It then introduces an alternative analytic framework, incorporting methodologies from critical discourse studies (CDS). The socio-political phenomenon of linguistic discrimination is further explored through the lens of Michel Foucault’s governmentality, subjectivity, and the neoliberal form of life. Within this perspective, discriminated languages and subjects are viewed as shadows of neoliberal governance, and ‘the care of the self’ is proposed as a potential form of resistance againt linguistic normalization and discrimination. This study also discusses future areas of research, campaigns, and educational initiatives related to critical language awareness and language diversity.

본 논문은 언어민족주의의 개념과 유럽과 한국을 중심으로 다양한 국 가의 언어정책을 어떻게 형성했는지 분석한 글이다. 본고는 프랑스, 이탈 리아가 21세기에 민족주의적 언어정책을 도입하는 데 대한 의미를 분석 하였다. 본고는 이러한 정책의 이면에 있는 사회정치적 동기와 국가 정 체성 및 문화 보존에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 본 논문은 문헌 고찰과 사례 연구를 통해 언어민족주의의 개념을 바탕으로 프랑스와 이탈리아의 언어 보호법 및 한국의 언어 정책과 K-Culture 확산 전략을 비교 분석 하였다. 분석에 따르면 유럽 국가들은 자국어 침해를 방지하기 위해 보 호조치를 취하는 반면, 한국의 접근방식은 문화 수출을 활용하여 한국어 의 글로벌 확산을 도모하는 것으로 나타났다. 본 논문에서는 국가정체성 과 글로벌 커뮤니케이션 요구 사이의 균형을 맞추는 적응형 언어정책의 필요성을 강조한다. 언어민족주의가 문화적 정체성을 보존하려는 국가들 에게 여전히 중요한 도구이나, 방법과 결과는 지역마다 상이하다. 한국의 사례는 국제적으로 언어 사용을 장려하는 데 있어 문화적 영향력의 잠재 력을 제시하고 있다.

본고는 현대 중국어의 생성 및 도출 과정에서 실현되는 언어 단위를 구분 짓고 체 계화하여 그 언어 표현 및 운용의 정체성을 구명하였다. 언어는 인간 뇌리의 우주 세계를 말소리라는 형식을 빌려 근사(近似)하게 표현하여 소통하는 정보 처리 기제 이다. 그 과정은 내용과 형식의 층차별 연계를 통하여 구조와 역할의 병행 처리 방 식으로 실현된다. 즉, 은현적(covert) 내부 구조 체계와 외현적(overt) 실제 조작 모 듈(Module)로 구분되어 운용된다. 이를 현대 중국어로 연결하여 살펴보면 다음과 같 다. 첫째, 내용과 형식에 따른 언어 단위의 층차별 연계 관계는 의미자질-음운자질, 의미소-형태소, 개념-어휘, 구성-어절(단어, 구, 절), 판단-문장, 추리-단락 등으로 연결된다. 둘째, 구조와 역할의 관계로 본다면 구조소와 역할체로 나눌 수 있다. 구조 소로는 음운자질, 형태소, 단어, 구, 절과 그것이 갖는 속성인 명사성, 동사성, 형용사 성, 부사성 등이 있으며, 역할체로는 어절(語節)과 그것이 갖는 역할인 성분이 있다. 셋째, 형식과 구조의 측면에서는 음운자질이, 내용과 역할의 측면에서는 어절(語節) 이 현대 중국어를 생성 및 도출하는 데 핵심적인 역할을 수행하고 있다고 할 수 있 다.

The concept of the linguistic landscape provides a framework for analyzing language use in public spaces, offering insights into the linguistic dynamics and identities of a region's inhabitants. This study examines the linguistic landscape of Incheon Chinatown to understand the complex identities of the longstanding overseas Chinese community in Korea. Initially, the study collected and analyzed linguistic data from Incheon Chinatown. It explored how regional names and language types contribute to identity understanding. The findings reveal that Korean, Chinese, and English are predominantly used, each serving different functions and symbolic meanings. Korean is mainly used for informational purposes, while Chinese represents cultural identity and connectivity. The research also investigates language use nuances, such as differences between simplified and traditional Chinese and local signage names. This analysis highlights the diversity and complexity of identities within Korea's old overseas Chinese community. The study is significant as it connects linguistic landscape and identity, contributing to broader discussions on identity in various linguistic environments. It also informs future language policy development, enhancing our understanding of multicultural interactions and identity formations.

Lee, En Hye, & Lee, Chee Hye. (2024). “Phonological Aspects of American and British Englishes Embedded in Korean English: A Perspective of Linguistic Realities”. The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea, 32(1), 43-74. This paper explores the rationale behind the shift from Quirk’s deficit linguistics to Kachru’s liberation linguistics in English widely used in Korea. Despite the Korean government’s efforts to enhance communicative competence aligned with Inner Circle-oriented American Standard English, the study questions the perception of Korean English being solely dominated by American English from sociolinguistic perspectives. To delve into both psychological and empirical perspectives on English in Korea, a questionnaire survey involving 100 Korean college students is employed. The focus is on assessing the extent of influence from both American English and British English on Korean English. Additionally, the study examines how linguistic realities, disregarding sociolinguistic or functional aspects, contribute to the current state of Korean English. The analysis of survey data reveals that Korean linguistics, especially phonology, plays a role in shaping the dynamics of Korean English, supporting Kachru’s liberation linguistics. This contributes to the shift from the stage of aspiring to be more native-like American English to the stage of World Englishes, establishing itself as a variant of English in its own right.

This study examined how the public perceives gendered language through conversations among women in their 20s in TV entertainment programs. Specifically, it challenged the notion that there is no distinct gendered language difference in conversations among women in their 20s as observed in the reality variety shows Bbyongbbyong Planet Arcade Season 2 on tvN and HyeMiri YECHEPA on ENA. Through a perception survey targeting 35 individuals aged 20 to 40 years, consisting of two discourse scenarios labeled Survey 1 and Survey 2, this study investigated public perceptions of conversational styles. Survey 1 presents conversations between women and men, while Survey 2 transcribes conversations between women. Consequently, while the language usage and conversational styles of women in their 20s are evolving, it is evident that the public still perceives gendered language differences as typical of male and female speech patterns.

본 연구는 언어의 공공성과 전문성에 대한 문제의식에서 기획되었다. 이를 위해 전문 영역인 유전자변형생물체[LMO] 관련 공공기관 홈페이지 를 비교 분석하여 공공언어 사용 실태를 파악하였다. 그 결과 다음과 같 은 시사점을 이끌어 낼 수 있었다. 장르적 측면에서 LMO 홈페이지들은 ‘안내문’의 특성을 보이며, 주제어를 홈페이지 화면 전면에 제시하여 공공 언어의 수용성과 접근성을 제고하였다. 다음으로 표기의 정확성 측면에 서 전문 용어 및 법령, 관련 규정, 약어(略語) 표기의 통일성과 일관성 확보가 필요하다는 것을 확인하였다. 소통성 측면에서는 LMO와 GMO의 개념 정의 및 설명 방식에 통일성과 일관성을 확보하여 전문 용어의 이 해도를 높일 것을 제안하였다. 또한 각 기관 홈페이지가 비교적 생산 목 적에 맞게 정보를 제공하고 있지만 기관 업무 특성에 따른 접근성과 편 의성 확보의 필요성을 강조하였다. 소통성을 강화하기 위해 관계기관 협 의에서 ‘공공언어적인 관점 반영’을 안건으로 선정할 것을 제언한다.

This study investigates how native Korean speakers, who moved from Kyungsang province to Seoul, acquire /w/ retainment in Seoul Korean (SK). The specific objective is to examine how mobile speakers adopt the SK-like /w/ retainment and evaluate how linguistic and non-linguistic factors influence this acquisition. Furthermore, the study aims to establish whether having explicit awareness of the SK-like /w/ retainment is a prerequisite for acquiring it. The overall results suggest that most speakers have successfully adopted the SK-like /w/ retention, but there is noticeable diversity among speakers in terms of the extent to which they retain /w/. This variability can be linked to linguistic and non-linguistic factors, such as where /w/ appears in speech and individual attitudes towards SK. This research sheds light on the acquisition of /w/ retainment among native Korean speakers who have relocated from Kyungsang province to Seoul, highlighting the impact of linguistic and non-linguistic factors. It underscores the role of explicit awareness and reveals significant interspeaker variation in the adoption of SK-like /w/ retainment, contributing to our understanding of dialect acquisition dynamics.

There is still a controversy in the academic community as to whether the author of “JouPuTuan” (《肉蒲團》) is Li Yu, the majority of scholars believe that its author is Li Yu, but some other scholars don’t agree, they think it’s author can not be Li Yu. This article firstly sorted out and summarized different representative views, and then compared the major surviving editions of “JouPuTuan”, pointed out that the “The wooden movable type edition” (木活字本) was not the earliest surviving edition of “JouPuTuan”, so the view that the author of “JouPuTuan” is not Li Yu is not valid. Finally. On the basis of the previous studies, this article has a further argued from the perspective of “Li Yu’s special words” (李漁特征詞) to prove that “JouPuTuan” is definitely the work of Li Yu.

The present study analyzed small group interaction in the videoconferencing-mediated English class at a university in South Korea. Adopting the ‘affordance’ construct (van Lier, 2004) as a conceptual framework for interpreting small group work, the goals of the research are to 1) identify the types of linguistic affordances emerging in videoconferencing-mediated small group work and 2) examine learners’ perceptions and responses to the linguistic affordances. Data were collected from two major sources: 40 video recording files of small group observation and post-class interviews with four students. The paper analyzed 13 extracts selected from the transcription of the video recordings. The overall results of the research suggest that a range of linguistic affordances emerged through interaction and participants responded to the affordances they perceived in various ways. Three types of linguistic affordances were observed in the data: technology-generated affordances, learner-generated affordances, and learner-to-learner-generated affordances. The study findings have important implications for providing new insights into the operationalization of the affordance construct as well as advancing the understanding of the affordance perspective of L2 learning.