문학의 관계적 탐구와 교양교육으로서의 의의

Abstract

This study examines literary education as part of general education in universities and suggests ways to design and operate literature classes based on intertextuality. This paper presents a humanistic approach to literary education and its application to Korean literature courses, with a focus on the Korean Language and Literature course at University A. Liberal arts education seeks for literature to provide insight into the world and offer reflections on humanity—in other words, to foster humanistic sensibility and thought. This study posits that a comparative literary approach is a meaningful way to incorporate the ideals of liberal arts and humanities into literature courses. Literature naturally includes intertextuality, and comparative literature offers many benefits to readers, especially to those engaging as critics. Through comparison, we can more clearly discern the position of each work and author within the literary field and broaden our understanding, enabling deeper interpretation. The Korean Language and Literature course is designed in such a way that all the topics covered each week are interrelated. By organizing the material studied throughout the semester, we can create a comprehensive mind map that highlights the intersections of the various topics discussed in class. The intertextual structure of the course enables students to better recognize forms of literature and identify both synchronic and diachronic connections in literature through relational inquiry. Through lectures and discussions, students will explore the elements that constitute literature and examine their interrelationships, advancing into the realm of humanistic thought. Furthermore, literary activities will foster students’ self-awareness as participants in the literary field, enabling them to lead a life enriched by literature. Thus, intertextuality-based literature lectures provide an effective means to expand the educational scope beyond literary studies, encouraging humanistic reflection through the network of relationships between literary discourses and comparative analysis of literary works.