Question 1 What are the effects of studying for the TOEIC on South Korean university student motivation to learn English?
Hypothesis 1 Student motivation to learn English is negatively impacted by studying for the TOEIC.
Question 2 Does the TOEIC influence language teaching in TOEIC preparatory courses at South Korean universities? If there is influence, to what degree is it positive or negative?
Hypothesis 2 The TOEIC test has negative washback on teaching by narrowing the curriculum that is taught.