Subject matter related face to face correction to developing liberal arts knowledge

Ahn, mi young

Korean Journal of General Education 2017;11(2):255-276.
Published online April 30, 2017.

mi young Ahn

인문소양 함양을 위한 교과연계 대면첨삭

안미영

Abstract

This article introduced the significance of face-to-face correction that was conducted in Konkuk University’s glocal campus writing lab. Recently, the writing subject has various extracurricular programs for the improvement of education. Most universities carry out clinics and correction activities. Various types of writing are performed and feedback is provided. Konkuk University’s local campus implemented a face-to-face correction extracurricular program that linked reading, writing and interviewing activities for one year in 2016. Every student read classics in basic liberal arts, writing and philosophy subjects, and the professor conducted individual interviews with the students through subject matter related the book report. Beyond the revision activity of writing, the face-to-face correction had the following educational values. First, counseling activities may help students to understand correctly the classics they read. Second, vivid and immediate feedback was possible through face-to-face correction between professors and students. Third, it was a chance to build a sense of intimacy between the professor and the students, which enabled them to induce more active participation in the class. Fourth, it provided opportunities for college freshmen to lead university life and career guidance. The face-to-face correction is an activity that makes reading, writing, college life, and career guidance possible for students, although it is a big burden other than regular class to the professors. Today, as online courses become more popular, college education demands a close contact with students. Face-to-face correction activities need to be encouraged through basic liberal arts aimed at improving ‘communication skills’.

Key Words: face-to-face correction, writing lab, feedback, the classics, liberal arts knowledge, subject matter related