21ST CENTURY SKILLS

Acquiring a broad set of skills during senior schooling is critical to students’ success in further education and life. Skills identified as 21st century skills are those needed to succeed in a complex, competitive, knowledge-based, information-age, technologically driven economy and society. This course is designed to explore the essential elements needed for the acquisition of knowledge and competencies to cope with the demands of the 21st century. This course prepares university students by engaging them in a thoughtful dialogue and activities.

At the end of the semester, students are expected to: Identify lifelong skills that will help them succeed in the 21st-century workplace. Exemplify how to become a lifelong learner who can be a knowledge creator, technology savvy, problem solver, innovator, and effective communicator who shares ideas with others and responds positively to change. Apply knowledge to be a responsible global citizen who has a relationship based on fairness and tolerance, is culturally competent, and can connect locally and globally. Plan how to become a successful individual by setting goals, being resilient, creating opportunities, and being confident in pursuing a passion.

1. The use of smartphones for personal calls, messaging, or playing games is highly discouraged—smartphones used as a dictionary or for classroom activities that will require their use are permissible. 2. Do not leave the class without your professor's permission unless it is an emergency or suddenly very sick. 3. If you are late, you will be marked late (3 times late is equal to 1 unexcused absence). 4. Hangul should not be spoken in a loud manner during instructional time. It is understood that there are times when Korean translation is necessary to comprehend an unfamiliar situation. However, please first ask your instructor if it’s “ok” to translate. 5. Cheating in any form is highly discouraged.

It is preferred for students who wish to enroll in this class to have basic English communication skills, digital literacy skills, and a willingness to learn. The class is student-centered, so students are likely to participate in class activities and discussions.