대학 고전문학교육의 현황과 그 방향성 모색

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine how Korean classical literary works are currently being appreciated and taught at universities, and to explore a fresh direction in this regard. There are problems surrounding the employment of graduates who majored in Korean literature. There is also a fierce competition between universities caused by a decline in the school-age population. Because of these, a need has arisen to take a drastic direction regarding the appreciation and teaching of classical works at universities. By making the most of existing studies on this issue, this paper examines the status of classical literary education at universities from a wide range of perspectives, from the administrative and institutional level, to liberal arts education and major education, to convergence major and interdisciplinary major education. Changes in curriculum, opening of subjects, and securing a diversity of subjects are also examined to explore alternative methods. In addition, I tried to find a practical and specific direction for classical literary education at universities, taking the case of my experience in classical literary education. I emphasized these with core competencies of Korean subject in competency-based education. I found that students in classical literary classes can verify the current applicability of classical literary works based on the subject and performance-centered education. They can also increase their ability to analyze classical works by paying attention to the creative transformation of classical works. In an educational environment that has been inevitably changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this direction raises questions of how the strengths of online lectures can be specifically used in the teaching-learning process of classical literary classes. Attention was thus paid to the fact that, in online lectures, customized classes using presentations and feedback can work effectively. In the current university situation, it is not easy to realize both cause and practical value while discussing the enjoyment and teaching of classical literature. Further research in how to properly structure classical literature education should continue in accordance with changes in the educational environment, while maintaining the value of classical literature.