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English Names and L2 Motivation in the Korean EFL Classroom #1081

Sun, Feb 21, 13:30-13:55 JST | Room KR
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Research suggests that the perception of one’s name is correlated with employability, likeability, academic achievement, and other important life outcomes. With names being an integral part of our identity and how we are perceived, it is important that EFL teachers understand the implications of using English names with English language learners (ELLs) and the impact it has on L2 (second language) motivation. This presentation addresses two research questions: (a) Is there a difference in L2 motivation between Korean ELLs with an English name and Korean ELLs without one? (b) How does using English names impact Korean ELLs’ L2 motivation in the Korean EFL classroom? The study included a quantitative questionnaire; interviews; and a non-randomized, controlled experiment with Korean secondary students, and it was conducted as part of a master’s level dissertation. Both the findings from the research data and implications for EFL teachers will be discussed.

Brian Raisbeck

Brian Raisbeck

Brian Raisbeck has taught EFL in Korea for nearly a decade. He holds an MAT in TESOL from the University of Southern California and an MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition from the University of Oxford. He is also the National Facilitator of the Reflective Practice Special Interest Group (RPSIG) and the Facilitator of the RPSIG’s Seoul group.