TOEIC의 타당성 및 영어 학습 기여도에 관한연구: 공군사관학교 생도들의 인식을 중심으로 = A Study on the Validity of TOEIC and its Contribution to the Learning of English from Cadets` Perception

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study examined the validity of TOEIC and the degree to which it contributes to helping learners study English from the perspective of test-takers. A questionnaire was administered to 225 Republic of Korea Air Force Academy cadets. In addition, in-dept interviews were conducted with another group of 38 cadets. Results show that both the validity of TOEIC and the degree of contributing role TOEIC plays in helping them study English were perceived to be low by the cadets. More specifically, the cadets believed that their TOEIC scores reflectedonly their listening and reading skills, expressing reservations for its ability to accuratelymeasure speaking and writing skills. Moreover, the cadets believed that preparing for TOEIC was not necessarily conducive to studying English. Based on these findings, undesirable washback effects from TOEIC seem unavoidable. However, considering the current English curriculum at the Academy with its primary focus on acquiring speaking skills, TOEIC can contribute to helping cadets enhance their literacy competence. Therefore, the administration of the TOEIC Speaking and Writing Test, along with the regular TOEIC test, is recommended.