Date/Time: January 17, 2017, 12:00PM
Location: The Union
Today I met my conversation partner. She is a Korean doctoral student who is studying instructional systems and learning technology. Interestingly enough, her desired topic of study had much to do with this week’s culture topic. She expressed that after the Korean War, many American soldiers stayed in Korea, influencing politics, businesses, and culture. Because of this, many decided that it was important to learn American English to adapt to the increase in American presence. As a direct result, English is a highly sought after skill required for job placement and career advancement. Most students begin their English studies in primary school. However, because of the teaching methods used, and a lack of available native speakers to guide language practice, students often lack the skills required to speak and write with fluency. She intends to research how to better integrate technologies like voice recognition software, and social media platforms, with English language acquisition. Our conversation, in many ways, affirmed that students need a balance between knowledge and skill.
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