영남권 사범대학 영어교육과 재학생의 취업 진로 실태에 관한 연구

Abstract

Objectives This study aimed to comprehensively examine the career development of students who major in English education in a local university. Methods Thirty-four seniors who major in English education in a local university completed a survey that com-posed of 16 muitiple-choiced items and 5 open-ended items. More specifically, it surveyed 1) their current career development, 2) the use of career development support program, and 3) suggestions about career development to a department, university, community, and country. Results The findings indicated that the students usually refer to the people surrounding them and consult their parents to discuss their career development. In addition, they put their priority to job stability and their interest when they choose a job. More than half of the students were found to seek a career which is irrelevant to English education. Those who seek a career which is relevant to English education considered English proficiency is the most important factor to achieve their career goals, wehreas those who seek a career which is irrelevant to English education considered working-level knowledge is the most important factor to achieve their career goals. Both of the groups concerned that low birth rate and their task-related competence are the factors that threatened their career achievement. In general, the students participated in the career development support program less than 1 or 2-3 times because the support program did not fit into their majors or prospective careers. Moreover, most of the students reported that they did not have an internship opportunity in a workplace that is related to their prospective careers. However, they affirmed that those internship opportunities would be a valuable asset to de-velop their careers. To conclude, the students suggested that a department, university, community, and country implement practical policies that can support career development for university students. Conclusions Practical career development support programs that focus on those who major in humanities or edu-cation in a local university need to be implemented.