수능 영어영역의 실용 · 기초학술영어에 대한 소재 명세화

A study on the topic specification of practical and basic academic English in level differentiated CSAT

The purpose of this study is to specify the topics of the 2014 CSAT (College Scholastic Ability Test) categorization framework designed for distinguishing the domains of practical English (PE) and basic academic English (BAE) which are key concepts for the both the A and B-type differential English tests in Korea. To achieve this purpose, this study analyzes 2009 revised national English curriculum, eight different second foreign language subjects, the Dewey Decimal Classifications, and other literature focused on topics. The results indicate that the practical English domain includes 6 classes with subclass-oriented topic elements. The academic English domain includes 6 classes with 7-8 subclasses each followed by topic elements. The significance of this study is to contribute to the item makers, high school English teachers, and textbook makers relevant to CSAT; there should be many examples of topics as possible in order to distinguish and create a balanced distribution of topics associated with Academic and Practical English. Based on the results of this study, further studies are suggested, including textbook analysis and Delphi research methodology for eliciting educational and social consensus on definitions for PE and BAE, as well as the framework.