Abstract
Recently, the regular curriculum-linked co-curriculum has been increasingly emphasized as it helps students develop their competencies by linking abstract knowledge learned in class with concrete and practical experiences. The purpose of this study was to analyze how regular curriculum courses integrating co-curriculum affect students’ competencies and overall class satisfaction. To this end, a survey was conducted on students in liberal arts and major courses where the regular curriculum-linked co-curriculum was implemented at universities located in the metropolitan area. First of all, the regular curriculum - linked co-curriculum analyzed in this study was developed and operated by the professor in charge. It was developed and operated in accordance with the goals and content of both liberal arts and major subject, but the method of implementation in the classroom differed. In the case of the liberal arts course, the co-curriculum was conducted as a program carried out by individual students outside of class rather than during class time. The results were submitted as assignments and were not shared among students. On the other hand, in the major course, the co-curriculum was operated with active interaction between professors and students, allowing time for presentations and the sharing of feedback during class. Both students’ competencies and class satisfaction improved as a result of the regular curriculum courses integrating co-curriculum. Notably, a significant difference in students’ competencies was identified in the course where all students participated together, presented, and shared opinions. Based on these research results, this study suggested that universities should diversify the range of subjects involved, expand regular curriculum courses integrating co-curriculum, and operate them in a way that more actively integrates regular curriculum and co-curriculum activities. Additionally, universities should provide education and support for professors to ensure the efficient operation of regular curriculum courses integrating co-curriculum.
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