Can Positive Exposure to the Culture of the L2 Increase Motivation in A Korean University Classroom and Investment Outside of the Classroom?

This paper examines some views on Second Language learning motivation and focuses on the effects of introducing culture (American) in a positive way in a Korean university EFL classroom. The researcher added activities and lessons to the syllabus that highlighted cultural differences and similarities, exposed students to new elements of culture and showed various practical uses of English in today's society. It was hypothesized that this positive exposure would increase motivation and confidence. The students responded favorably to most activities and reported an increase in confidence and a slight increase in interest in using English outside of the classroom, specifically, for social media purposes.