Publication Date
2000
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
First Advisor
Elizabeth Tannenbaum
Abstract
This paper examines both practical considerations for sojourners who are planning to work overseas in South Korea’s English Program in Korea (EPIK) and reflections on the author’s experiences with this program. The first section of the paper presents pre-departure, arrival and descriptions of what the school and housing might consist of, followed by reflections on the author’s direct experiences through three paradigms: world view, intercultural adjustment, and culture shock. While the main focus of this paper is on native English speakers participating in EPIK, the practical considerations and discussion may also be generally helpful for hosting organization as well as others who are considering working overseas.
Disciplines
East Asian Languages and Societies | First and Second Language Acquisition | International and Comparative Education
Recommended Citation
Robinson, Kiama, "Comings and Goings: Considerations and Reflections on the English Program in Korea (EPIK)" (2000). MA TESOL Collection. 420.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/ipp_collection/420
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East Asian Languages and Societies Commons, First and Second Language Acquisition Commons, International and Comparative Education Commons