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

The effectiveness of preparing for and reviewing after UNK courses.  Twenty-
one Korean students out of 30 Korean students strongly agreed that they need to read the 
UNK courses’ materials before and after each course.  Mainly, most of the 21 Korean 
students stated that it was really essential for them to improve the comprehension of the 
UNK courses by preparing for and reviewing after UNK courses.  Moreover, they felt 
that it could be difficult for them to follow UNK courses because of the language barrier; 
especially particular terminology and jargon.  Michael stated,  
It is really crucial for me to prepare for and review the UNK courses to 
understand the professors’ explanation, to find specific information which the 
professors refer to in the courses, and to share an idea with the UNK professors 
and students when the UNK professors require students to discuss the idea. 
 
In addition, the other students of the 21 Korean students discovered that UNK courses 
required more assignments, quizzes, and tests than Korean colleges and universities, so 
they felt that it was necessary for them to prepare for and review the UNK courses 
frequently.