글쓰기 비교과 프로그램이 대학생의 소통역량에 미치는 영향

Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of a writing extracurricular program on university students' communication competency. This study examined differences in the communication competency scale items and the program satisfaction items by background variables to utilize the findings as foundational data for program improvement. Methods Ninety university students who participated in the writing extracurricular program from October 2022 to December 2022 were targeted for analyzing changes in the communication competency before and after par-ticipation in the program. The program satisfaction by background variables such as majors or genders was surveyed. Data analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS 21.0, employing paired-sample t-tests, repeated meas-ures ANOVA, independent-sample t-tests, and one-way ANOVA. Results Although no significant differences were observed in the communication competency changes by items and background variables, significant differences were found by years and departments. Additionally, the program satisfaction did not show significant differences across background variables such as genders, years, and departments. Conclusions The writing extracurricular program positively influenced the university students' communication competency and provided uniform benefits to all students. This suggests the importance of curriculum and extra-curricular program development for enhancing students' communication competency in university education. Further research on the long-term effects of the program, its suitability for various learning styles, and its applic-ability in different educational contexts is recommended.