Publication Date
Fall 2009
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Linguistics and Language Development
Advisor
Rosemary Henze
Subject Areas
Education, Sociology of.; Asian American Studies.; Education, English as a Second Language.; Language, General.
Abstract
This study explores the acculturation process of generation 1.5 Korean immigrants in the United States with special attention to their construction of ethnic identity as it influences their adjustment to the new culture. The researcher defines generation 1.5 Korean as those who were born in Korea and immigrated to the United States between age 5 and 16. For the purpose of this study, the researcher conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews on the participants' immigration experiences, focusing on how they have developed their ethnic identities over time. Twenty Korean immigrants were recruited and interviewed in the area of San Jose, California.
Recommended Citation
Seo, Youngmin, ""I'm Korean, living in the United States"" (2009). Master's Theses. 4004.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.hjp8-qbmu
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4004
