『論語』를 통해 본 孔子의 교육관과 활용 방안 -외국인의 한국어 교육 시 시사할 교육방안 제시-

Abstract

Journal of the International Network for Korean Language and Culture 16-3, 171-202. This study looks at the modern utilization plan through the Confucian educational philosophy as described in the Analects. Specifically, the literary and educational philosophy of Confucius can be applied to teaching Korean to foreigners by identifying how to teach in an effective way. Confucius placed emphasis on the literature function, including purifying the temper and teaching folk's custom , in the Analects and chose Ininsigyo (因人施敎), with learning according to the level, as a teaching method. This study focuses on this point among the Confucian teachings and on Confucian literature function and Ininsigyo teaching method. Then, this suggested the learning method according to the level with Korean the acquisition method of Korean while foreigners learn Korean purifying the temper and teaching folk's custom after researching Ininsigyo teaching method. Confucius said that people can purify their temper and reform folk’s custom through the poems of Shih Ching. Composers and singers need to compose, and the poems should be sung by people by selecting good lyrics and melody. The learning effect would be maximized when learners are taught according to the level (Ininsigyo). Thus, the effect would be doubled by considering the standards for textbook selection, subjects, and a learning method suited to the learners’ level when foreigners learn Korean . Moreover, the function of purifying the temper and teaching folk's custom would make the world overflow with compassion and morality. In addition, the beautiful songs and lyrics applied to teaching Korean to foreigners will gradually raise the status of the Korean language.