우리나라의 아랍어 교육기관 현황과 발전 방안

Abstract

This study aims to examine Korean educational institutions of the Arabic language and their development strategies of the Arabic language education. Arabic was first taught in 1965 at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and currently five universities offer Arabic language training programs in Korea:Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; Myongji University; Pusan University;Chosun University; Dankuk University. In chapter 2, I deal with the history of Arabic education in secondary schools and universities, as well as the private academies. In chapter 3, I analyze the current situation of entrance quota for each university, the number of full time professors and curricula, revealing that universities focus more on Arabic language programs than on Arab regional studies subjects, although they show great interest in Arab regional studies. In conclusion I make some suggestions for developing Arabic language education in Korea as follows: (1) the development of common subjects; (2) Arabic listening and pronunciation practices; (3) Training of new teaching method; (4)team teaching; (5) Solidifying the studying Arabic abroad program through Arab countries embassies in Seoul; (6) Designation of Arabic zone. In order to put my suggestions in practice, it is imperative that various regulations and laws related to the second foreign languages education should be revised in the near future.