<독서와 표현> 영역 운영 현황과 개선 방안 ― 순천대학교 <독서와 표현> 수업 사례를 중심으로

Abstract

Since the first-year students of Sunchon National University are found to have difficulties in understanding and analyzing academic texts written in Korean, the “Reading and Expression” course was established to address this issue. This study aims to assess critically the outcomes and problems of the “Reading and Expression” course based on the course cases to date and thereby present ways of improving and exploring the future direction of the course. The “Reading and Expression” course consists of three subjects: “reading and thinking,” “reading and speaking,” and “reading and writing.” All these subjects focused on improving the ability to read and analyze texts. The ability to express was selectively reflected, depending on the characteristics of each subject. “Reading and speaking” concentrated on nurturing the ability of students to express one’s thoughts logically and clearly, mainly through presentations and discussions. “Reading and writing” helped students to describe their ideas in writings logically, using several stages of writing sessions. Finally, “reading and thinking” utilized presentations, discussions, and writing. As the course progressed, the reading ability of most of the students improved and their difficulties in reading decreased, both of which were verified through surveys and lecture evaluations. Nevertheless, the course “reading and expression” has a long way to go. Going forward, active discussions and steady efforts toward its further improvement, such as the development of diverse teaching methods, publication of textbooks suitable to each subject, and regular hosting of seminars, must take place.