Motivations for Studying German A1 Among Korean University Students

• 발행기관: 건양대학교 웰다잉융합연구소
• 저자명: Myeong-Hee Shin Raymo Pilny
• 간행물 정보: 『한국건강사회융합연구』제4권 제1호, 312~331쪽, 전체 20쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 의학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.05.30

국문 초록

This study examines the diverse motivational factors influencing Korean university students’ decision to prepare for the A1 German certification test, with the broader goal of enhancing their language learning experience. A survey was conducted in 2023 among 72 undergraduate students, analyzing their motivations through ten structured questions. The results reveal that job prospects (65%) emerged as the most significant driving force, followed by a desire to travel to German-speaking countries (45%) and personal interest (30%). Additionally, encouragement from family and friends was identified as an influential factor. The findings highlight the pivotal role of motivation in shaping positive attitudes toward language learning, which, in turn, fosters sustained engagement and proficiency development. In particular, integrating career-oriented training and cultural immersion experiences into language programs can create meaningful connections between students’ learning and real-world applications. Such an approach can enhance motivation, improve German language skills, and deepen cultural understanding, ultimately leading to greater long-term success in language acquisition.

목차

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. Methods

Ⅲ. Results

Ⅳ. Conclusions and Implications

References

키워드

Motivation Korean students German language A1 certification Proficiency development

참고문헌

• Newbury House Publishers
• Motivation, language identity and the L2 self
• Edward Arnold
• Scientific Communication
• International Journal of Germanic Linguistics and Semiotic Analysis
• Comparative Education
• Journal of International and Global Studies
• Journal of Language and Linguistics Studies
• Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development
• Learner strategies in language learning
• Language Teaching Research
• New York, NY: Peter Lang