- Course Description
공통교양 교과인 <교양세미나와토론>은 지식 습득 능력과 비판적, 창의적 사고 능력, 합리적 의사소통 능력의 함양을 지향한다. 이를 위해 본 교과에서는 첫째, 인류의 보편적 지혜가 담긴 동서양의 고전과 명저를 읽고 문해력과 분석력을 향상시킨다. 둘째, 독서 후 글쓰기를 통해 비판적 사고력과 창의성을 기른다. 셋째, 발표 및 토론 활동으로 합리적 의사소통 능력을 키운다. 특히 토론은 스피치 실력의 향상과 종합적 사고 능력의 배양에 유용하다. 학생들은 독서, 글쓰기, 발표와 토론을 통해 교양인으로서 갖추어야 할 지적 소양과 도덕적 인성을 함양할 수 있다. 학생들은 이 수업에서 습득한 학습 능력을 다른 교과목 수업과 대학 생활 전반에 다양하게 활용할 수 있다. 또한 이 능력은 졸업 후 사회생활을 하는 데에도 큰 도움이 될 것이다.
- Course Objectives
This course aims to support students in their individual goals, while offering the following pursuits for our general population:
• empower students to read with a purpose
• awaken our observational skills to different layers of information conveyed in texts
• cultivate insight & critical thinking skills
• engage in varied modes of sharing ideas & igniting discussion
• cooperate with others in pursuing avenues of interest & research
- Teachnig Method
Students attending this course will be required to act in a professional, respectful manner to their classmates, their instructor, and themselves, and take an earnest interest in their work. In addition, successful students typically do the following:
• Submit assignments in a timely manner, and by following proper guidelines.
[Extension requests must be sent via email and receive prior approval or penalties will be assessed: the assignment may not be accepted, and/or the final grade will be reduced.]
• Regularly check the class website. A schedule of course activity (including readings) will be posted there, and journals/discussions will be hosted there, too.
• Show and accept responsibility for themselves, their work, and their actions.
• Exhibit academic honesty, integrity, and originality. Plagiarism will be strongly punished.
• Monitor their progress in the course, maintaining records of their assignment scores, attendance, and so on.
• Participate positively in class, with an open mind and a receptive attitude.
• Reflect on their work and use the insight gained to guide themselves in their progress.
• Bring all required materials (and, drafts) to class. Feedback sessions and/or in-class writing time may be given in addition to scheduled feedback dates.
Note: All classroom activity will be conducted in English. A warning regarding this will only be given once. Continued use of other languages (i.e. not English) during class can result in a loss of points on your final grade for the course.
Note: At least once during the semester, each student should meet with their instructor to discuss their progress in the course.
- Textbook
- Assessment
- Requiments
To participate successfully in the course, every class member will need to:
1 - acquire the reading materials (in English, not Korean versions)
2 - read the assigned portions _before_ attending class, and bring the reading materials to class for discussion time
3 - bring their own personal laptop or tablet for taking notes, completing forms, and so on.
As well, a positive and open mindset are needed for sharing opinions, hearing and reflecting on the opinions of others, and to engage in polite yet informed discussion during class time.
- Practical application of the course
Students who successfully complete this course will have a good grasp of important social, historical, and critical perspectives, and improve their critical thinking skills.
- Reference