유학생 대상 ‘교양 한국어’ 강좌의 쟁점 고찰 = A Study on the Issues Surrounding ‘Liberal Arts Korean Courses’ for International Students

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study provides a theoretical examination of key issues concerning Liberal Arts Korean language courses, grounded in the Standard Model for General Education proposed by the Korean Institute for Liberal Education Research in 2022. The analysis is structured around four core criteria: objectives, course structure, basic requirements, and institutional support.
First, the objectives of Liberal Arts Korean should prioritize enhancing Korean language proficiency for academic purposes, rather than general communicative competence, in alignment with its identity as a course for academic Korean. Second, given their role in supporting students’ success in major coursework, these courses should be positioned as mandatory components within the general education curriculum. Third, with respect to basic requirements, a systematic curriculum is needed―ranging from foundational, grammar-based Korean at the beginner level to advanced academic Korean at higher levels. Finally, regarding institutional support, it is recommended that faculty members specializing in Korean for academic purposes―distinct from instructors in non-degree language programs―be appointed to teach these courses. Furthermore, due to the interdisciplinary nature of the content covered, effective collaboration between Korean language specialists and subject-matter experts is essential for delivering coherent and rigorous instruction.