Understanding the Importance of English Education in South Korea and Exploring the Reasons Why South Korean Students Come to a University in the Midwest

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) 
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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? 
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What are the struggles and barriers for English education in South Korea and in 
the United States? 
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How much time and effort have you put into your English education in your entire 
life? 
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What do you think about English education in South Korea and America? 
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What benefits do Korean students receive if they can prove their English 
proficiency to be similar to a native-English speaker? 
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What make South Korean students think that English is the most important 
academic subject? 
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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? 
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Please tell me about your satisfaction level with UNK courses taught by native-
speaking American professors. (Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction) 
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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)
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What do you expect to learn, earn, achieve, or accomplish by studying English at 
UNK? 
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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)?
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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?
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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? 
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Have you ever heard about the state of Nebraska? 
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What do you want to do after graduating from your college or university? 

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