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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2020.21.6.389

A study on program development to improve learning competencies of major courses for Chinese students in Korea  

Im, Che-Ri (Department of International Office Administration, Ewha Womans University)
NING, LI XU (Department of International Office Administration, Ewha Womans University)
Park, Yoon-Hee (Department of International Office Administration, Ewha Womans University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.21, no.6, 2020 , pp. 389-402 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to develop an educational program for improving the learning competencies of major courses for Chinese graduate students who account for more than 70% of international students in Korea. In this study, the program was developed using Caffarella and Daffron's interactive model. Due to the internationalization of education, the number of foreigners who study in Korea for degree courses has already exceeded 100,000, but the dropout rate has increased due to the maladjustment to university life. More specifically, they face difficulties in academic achievement because of a lack of understanding lecture contents, conducting research, and presenting in class. Therefore, this study surveyed the Chinese students in the graduate course to identify the difficulties and needs in their study of major courses and to reflect those needs (major knowledge, communication, assignment writing, and presentation) in program development. This study focused on developing an educational program for improving their learning competencies of major courses rather than simply improving Korean language skills or adapting to university life. The results of the study are expected to help Chinese Graduate students perform well in their major course studies and make their study abroad successful.
Keywords
Chinese Graduate Student; Learning Competencies; Major Courses; Program Development; Interactive Model;
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