Appendix B
Interview Protocol
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What brought you into the United States to study English? (e.g. Ranking, Quality
of Education, New Cultural Experiences, Diverse International Students –
Building the Network, Variety Higher Education Programs, Job Opportunities, the
Strongest Economic Power, and so for)
Could you tell me how and where you hear about the University of Nebraska at
Kearney (e.g. friends, UNK counselors, government, family members, your
school’s representatives, and so forth?
What are the struggles and barriers for English education in South Korea and in
the United States?
How much time and effort have you put into your English education in your entire
life?
What do you think about English education in South Korea and America?
What benefits do Korean students receive if they can prove their English
proficiency to be similar to a native-English speaker?
What make South Korean students think that English is the most important
academic subject?
If you think English education in South Korea needs to be fixed, could you
explain to me about the specific reasons why English education in South Korea
needs to be changed and reformed?
Please tell me about your satisfaction level with UNK courses taught by native-
speaking American professors. (Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction)
What made you think that learning and studying English is better at the University
of Nebraska at Kearney than in South Korea? In other words, what influenced you
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to attend UNK rather than receiving your entire English education in South Korea?
(Motivation)
What do you expect to learn, earn, achieve, or accomplish by studying English at
UNK?
What concerns do you have before and after you come to the University of
Nebraska at Kearney (e.g. difficulties adjusting to a new environment, system,
and food, the lack of English proficiency, difficulties of making an American
friend, safety issues, the cultural differences and difficulties, and so forth)?
Could you tell me about your favorite experiences you have done while you
attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney regarding learning and studying
English?
If you want to propose anything to create a better English environment and place
for an international student at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, could you
give us any idea?
Have you ever heard about the state of Nebraska?
What do you want to do after graduating from your college or university?
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