Science Content-Based Instruction Through Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI) in Foreign Language Classrooms

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Abstract

This study investigates seven undergraduate upper-KFL learners’ experiences with Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI) Writing Project as a CBI which was enacted in a heavy writing-based advanced Korean language and culture course for a semester at a research-focused southeastern university in the U.S. Our analysis indicated that SSI writing gave students opportunity to recognize and reconsider the importance and influence of science-technology on our daily life. In addition, content-based instruction through SSI writing, can be beneficial for students in learning science terms, vocabulary, and science/technology knowledge, however, it is important to provide scaffolding for the final writing products, incorporating an iterative process and additional support to ensure successful outcomes. The implications on the integration of SSI into FL classroom will be discussed.

Authors

• Young Ae Kim, Defense Language Institute

• Changhwan Kim, Defense Language Institute