A political economic analysis of commodified English in South Korean neoliberal labor markets
Published Nov 1, 2018 · Miso Kim, Duk-In Choi, Tae-Young Kim
Language Sciences
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayThe TOEIC test in South Korean neoliberal labor markets leads to score inflation and a separation between genuine English proficiency and test scores, resulting in contradictions and a lack of use value.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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