A Study of L2 Learners  Perceptions on Internalization Education and English Learning in a Native Speaker s Team Teaching Class

Lim, Namsil

Korean Journal of General Education 2015;9(1):123-148.
Published online March 30, 2015.

A Study of L2 Learners Perceptions on Internalization Education and English Learning in a Native Speaker s Team Teaching Class

Namsil Lim

원어민 교수와의 협력수업에서 영어학습 및 국제화교육에 대한 제2언어 학습자들의 효율성 인식 연구

임남실

Abstract

As a call for the internationalization in higher education, this study investigated perceptions of university students about internationalization education in general English classes mediated by a team teaching. Also, this study tried to find ways to increase effectiveness of second language acquisition by examining language learning skills and teaching methods preferred by second language(L2) learners. Results from surveys showed that native professor s class contributed to strengthen their internationalization capabilities and competences. Interaction with native professors gave students a stimulus to a language learning. This recognition led a positive learning and an open attitude about other cultures. Regarding language skills and teaching methods, students wanted to learn speaking, pronunciation, and listening. On the other hand, they less preferred learning grammar and reading skills from a native professor in a team teaching class. In regard with teaching methods, L2 learners expected native professors to teach them through a role play and a group presentation. That is, L2 learners wanted to expand the direct interaction with native speakers and learn about communication skills through instant feedback. Therefore, when organizing a team teaching in general English classes, university administration and teachers need to reflect the diverse needs of learners international education in order to create satisfactory language classes. Within the framework of liberal education, English education in the future should prepare a way to train L2 learners so that they can improve language skills and increase internationalization capabilities.

Key Words: team teaching, an English native professor, general English education, internationalization capabilities and competence, language skills, communicative competence