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ISSN : 1226-4822(Print)
The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea Vol.34 No.1 pp.337-366
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.14353/sjk.2026.34.1.11

A study on Korean language learners' language attitudes and identity in regional communities: Focusing on high level learners in Jeonnam

Haijn Cho*, Chanwoo Park**
*First Author: Haijn Cho, Ph.D. candidate, Department of Korean Language and Literature, Chonman National University; 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea
**Co-author: Chanwoo Park, doctoral program, Department of Korean Language and Literature, Chonman National University; 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea

Abstract

study aims to explore the language attitudes toward the regional language and the identity as community members among Korean Language Learners(KLLs) who have migrated and reside in Jeonnam. It is important to pay attention to KLLs as community members, considering they communicate with speech community members who use the regional language. Therefore, in-depth interviews were conducted with six KLLs residing in Jeonnam to examine their language attitudes and identities. Analysis revealed that the KLLs exhibited a neutral attitude toward regional language, perceiving them as natural and commonplace. They positively accepted and used these dialects within their regional community. Furthermore, during the early stages of migration, learners experienced a lack of community belonging due to their unfamiliarity with regional language and insufficient language proficiency. However, through the process of striving to belong to the regional community, they began to unconsciously use the regional language, demonstrating that they employ the same linguistic resources as community members.

초록

Vol. 40 No. 4 (2022.12)

Journal Abbreviation j. Korea Saf. Manag. Sci.
Frequency Published four times annually in March, June, September, and December
Doi Prefix 10.14353/sjk.
Year of Launching 1993
Publisher The Sociolinguistic Society of Korea
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