국내외 군사영어 연구동향

Analysis of Domestic and International Trends in Military English Research: Using Text Mining

This study analyzes military English research trends from both domestic and international perspectives using text mining techniques. Focusing on abstracts from KCI-indexed journals in Korea and SSCI/SCOPUS-indexed journals internationally, the research highlights significant yet balanced activity in military English studies under the ESP framework. The findings reveal that domestic research primarily emphasizes proficiency and learning strategies, delving into how contextual factors influence language mastery. Conversely, international research predominantly explores the integration of IT in military training and the improvement of learner-centered educational methods, indicating widespread interest in technological advancements and academic achievements across various military sectors. Despite a reasonable volume of literature under the term ‘military English,’ there is a noted scarcity of studies explicitly categorized under ESP, suggesting a global underrepresentation and a need for focused research in this area. Overall, the study underscores the importance of developing systematic approaches to military English education from an ESP perspective and calls for a more empirical approach in future research to substantively advance military English education.