영어교육과의 교과과정에 대한 새로운 방향제시

Abstract

Suggestions for the Development of the Curriculum for English Education Departments in Korean Universities Song, Seokyo (Seowon University) The purpose of this study is to evaluate and develop the curriculum for English Education Departments in Korean universities. Most curricula offered by English Education Departments in Korea were revised to meet the educational needs for prospective teachers in 1990s. The time has come to check if past graduates of these English Education programs are satisfied with the education they received and to see if the programs have adequately satisfied their current needs as teachers. A survey of the curricula in 6 universities showed that 25% of the courses were English language proficiency-related, 5% were English language skills subjects, 24% were linguistics-related, 28% were literature courses and 18% dealt with English education. To compare the present curricula and the needs of the teachers, 87 secondary school teachers were asked to assess the relative need for the subjects selected from the 6 universities. The needs analysis of the 87 English teachers recommended the following distribution of courses: 22% related to English language proficiency, 22% English language skills subjects, 18% linguistics-related, 17% literature and 21% dealing with English education. The results show that the present curricula are still literature and linguistics centered and should be revised to meet teachers’ needs. Furthermore, on the basis of this needs analysis, a new curriculum model is proposed for English education programs.