This journal focuses on the study and teaching of the Korean language as a foreign language (KFL) and second language (KSL), primarily in the United States. It examines various aspects of KFL/KSL education, including curriculum development, pedagogical approaches, learner motivations, and the acquisition of specific linguistic features. The journal also addresses issues related to cultural representation in learning materials, intercultural competence, and the experiences of diverse learners.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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EducationQ4
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Language & Linguistics
Scopus Categories
Linguistics and LanguageEducation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningMultilingual Education and PolicySecond Language Learning and TeachingLanguage, Discourse, Communication StrategiesEducational Research and PedagogyEducational Systems and PoliciesDiscourse Analysis in Language StudiesSubtitles and Audiovisual MediaSecond Language Acquisition and LearningAsian Culture and Media Studies