영문학 고전을 활용한 고전읽기 교육 사례 연구

Abstract

This paper aims to re-evaluate classical literature’s fundamental role in liberal education, and propose convergent education that incorporates more English novels. Modern curricula in American universities have systematized the use of classical literature, and since the 2000’s, classical literature has had a significant role in general education in Korea. However, with new focus in convergence education, interest in classical reading education has been dwindling. In order to analyze the possible benefits of classical reading education through English novels, this paper examines two Seoul Theological University courses. These courses show that novels have advantages over other classical literature or genres by being more approachable and interesting. Furthermore, novels are appropriate for convergence education as they deal with complex subjects from many different fields that converge together. English novels in particular are especially beneficial as they allow students to experience foreign cultures and broaden their horizons. For these reasons, we propose that English novels be more actively used in classical reading education.