• 自立

    Self-Reliance

    It is an expression of
    the spirit of self-reliance.

  • 篤行

    sincere practice

    It expresses that all actions
    and practices must be devout.

  • 端正

    Decency

    It is an expression of
    the right personality and
    character that humans should have.

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General Education Curriculum

Woosong General Education Curriculum

To attain the aforementioned goals, the Woosong College of Liberal Arts operates the following curriculum. Established in 2018 to foster core competencies (7-core), it is divided into core courses and intensive focus courses.

Section Basic Core (credit) Mandatory Completed Credits Intensive Focus Mandatory Completion Credits
① Morals and Character Vision Exploration
(Sol Start-Up+)		 2 Art, Music, Physical Education Experience
② Communication Korean
Literacy		 University Writing / Scientific Writing / Speech & Debate 2
Foreign
Language
Literacy		 Basic Foreign Language:
Choice of English / Japanese / Chinese / Vietnamese / Malaysian, Indonesian		 4
Information
Literacy		 Basic SW 3 Intensive SW 3
③ Global Mind Using Foreign Languages: Basic Foreign Language:
Choice of English / Japanese / Chinese / Vietnamese / Indonesian Malaysian		 4 ⑶Courses related to international and multicultural topics
④ Analytical and Scientific Thinking Basic science, Science and technology courses 9 ⑷Courses related to data science and AI (artificial intelligence)
⑤ Society and Interpersonal Competence Politics and economics courses ⑸Courses related to business and economics
⑥ Humanistic Values and Aesthetic Sensibility Liberal arts and art courses
⑦ Creative Problem-Solving Creative problem-solving courses 2
Total credits (37) Mandatory by area 29 Electives 8
  • The blue section (①②③⑦) is composed of basic academic courses and is mandatory for all students. (Basic SW and Intensive SW are taken in order and open to students of all years.
  • Students take “Self-Discovery and Vision Exploration” in the first semester of their first year.
  • “University Writing” and “Scientific Writing” (with personal guidance and feedback) are three hours a week and two credits. “Speech and Debate” is two hours a week and two credits.
  • Students take more than nine elective credits from the three areas in the pink section (④⑤⑥). (We recommend that students do this in their second or third years.) These three areas together are called “Academics and General Education.”
  • Students can elect to take courses outside these areas, but areas (3), (4) and (5) can be designated by departments as a mandatory special curriculum. (These three areas together are called “New General Education.”

(A) Basic Core Courses

Area of Competency Basic Core Courses (mandatory) Basic Core Courses (electives)
Morals and Character Vision Exploration Horseback Riding, Swimming, Golf, Skiing, Volunteer Service
Communication University Writing/Scientific Writing/Speech & Debate Presentations and Debate for Communication
English, Basic Japanese, Basic Chinese
Global Mind Basics Concepts of Natural Inquiry, Fundamental Principles of the Physical World, Fundamental Principles of Life, Present and Future of Bioengineering, , Present and Future of AI, Fourth Industrial Revolution and Big Data, Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Internet of Things Humans and the Natural Environment, Energies of the Future, Soft Power and Creation
Understanding Society Political order and National Development, Basics Concepts of Economic Enquiry, History of the Industrial Revolution and Economic Development, Development and Future of the Korean Economy, Social Structure and Social Change, Social Change and Human Psychology, Technological Development and Social Change, Understanding Contemporary Culture, Consumer Culture and the Market Economy Understanding the Media, Understanding the Welfare State, Theory and Practice of National Security, Understanding North Korea, Introduction to Military Science, Organizational Leadership, Mankind and War, University and Local Community, Citizen Life and Law
Humanistic Values and Aesthetic Sensibility Understanding the Asian Classics, Understanding the Western Classics, Modern World History, Modern and Contemporary East Asian History, Modern and Contemporary Korean History, Understanding Korean Culture, Understanding Korean Literature, Digital Humanities, Understanding Music, Understanding the Fine Arts, Understanding Architecture, Flow of History and Changes in Thought, Applied Ethics Introduction to Chinese Characters and Literary Chinese, Understanding Art, Understanding History Through Music, Understanding Western Music, Literature and the Motion Picture Arts, Character and Understanding Humans, Literature and Psychology, Korea’s Literary Geography, 21sst Century Humanism, Popular Epic Literature, K-Pop and Global Culture
Creative Problem-Solving Creative Critical Thinking, Creative Entrepreneurship Creative Problem-Solving

※ More classes will be developed and offered in the future.

※ The distinction between mandatory and elective is applied only to students admitted before 2019.

(B) Intensive Focus Courses

Area of Competency Detailed Courses
Global Mind Global Mind Understanding Global Industry, Global Industry and Changes in Employment, Global Mind, Global Issues, Culture and Diversity, Glocal Industry and Demand, Specialized English, Hallyu and Understanding Movies
Analytical and Scientific Thinking Understanding Digital Technology New Modern Technology, Technology and My Life, Technology Policies in Korea and the World, Fourth Industrial Revolution: Reality and Prospects, Digital Technology and Cultural Effects, Digital Methods and Basic Design, Understanding Design Technology in Life
Data Science Understanding Data Science, Introduction to Big Data, Data Analysis and Scientific Foundations, Data Imaging, Data Analysis and Business, Using Big Data and Economic Effects, Market Expansion and the Role of Big Data
Society and Interpersonal Competence Management and Economics Evolution of Cooperation – Teamwork, Objectives and Prerequisites of Planning, Responding to Change, Work and Achievement Motivation, Building Teamwork, Business Economics, Teamwork and Communication
Market Economics Understanding Consumers, Product Consumption and Communication, Digital Brands’ Cultural Effects, Digital Consumer Experience, Digital Product Composition, Economic Development and Market Expansion, Understanding Consumer Behavior and Psychology
Communication Basic SW Intensive SW

2022 ECIS/SIS Unified General Education Curriculum Table

7-Core General Education

Core Category 7-Core General Education Courses
Year Elective Category Course Name Cr/hr Basic/
Advanced
Morality & Character 1 GR Sol-Vision (자아 발견과 비전 탐색 ) 2/2 Basic
All GE Introduction to Ethics 2/2
World Religions 2/2
Communication Skills 1 GR Basic Academic Writing 3/3
Applied Conversation Skills 3/3
Sol-Intensive Reading 2/3
Sol-Intensive Writing 2/3
Extensive Reading 2/2
Sol RIEP Intensive English 3/5
Basic Korean 1 2/2
Sol-Intensive Listening 2/3
Sol General Intensive English 3/5
Basic Korean 2 3/3
Basic Reading Skills 3/3
Advanced Reading Skills 3/3
Advanced Listening Skills 3/3
Sol-Intensive Communication 2/3
Glocal Mind 1 GR Intensive Reading & Listening 3/3 Basic
2,3,4 Global Communication 2/2
Advanced Writing 2/2
Global Leadership 2/2
Cross Cultural Understanding 2/2
All GE KPOP의 이해 (Understanding K-Pop) 2/2 Advanced
2,3,4 Community Action Project 2/2
Culture & Diversity 2/2
Global Mindset 2/2
Global Workplace 2/2
Industry Ideation 2/2
Global Issues & Debate 2/2
Analytical Scientific Thinking 2,3,4 GE Introduction to Scientific Thought 3/3 Basic
Introduction to Chemistry 3/3
Introduction to Biology 3/3
Introduction to Earth Science 3/3
Introduction to Astronomy 3/3
Introduction to Math 3/3
Introduction to Physics 3/3
Applied Big Data 2/2 Advanced
Business Analytics 2/2
Data Visualization 2/2
Exploratory Data Analytics 2/2
Understanding to Data Science 2/2
Digital Transformation 2/2
Industry 4.0 in Action 2/2
Introduction to Industry 4.0 2/2
Technology & Global Perspective 2/2
Technology & Me 2/2
Technology in Life 2/2
Intro to Big Data 2/2
Social Understanding 2,3,4 GE Introduction to Economics 3/3 Basic
Introduction to Political Science 3/3
Introduction to Psychology 3/3
Introduction to Sociology 3/3
Modernization of South Korea 3/3
Introduction to International Relations 3/3
Cultivating Markets 2/2 Advanced
Digital Content Strategy 2/2
Digital Customer Experience 2/2
Managing the Digital Brand 2/2
Messaging to Customers 2/2
Understanding Consumers 2/2
Economics of Business 2/2
Growing a Team 2/2
Managing an Initiative 2/2
Managing Change 2/2
Strategy & Competition 2/2
Working in Teams 2/2
Humanistic Insight Sensibilities 2,3,4 GE Introduction to Anthropology 3/3 Basic
Asian & European History Comparison 3/3
History of Fine Arts 3/3
Introduction to Films Studies 3/3
Introduction to Literature 3/3
World History 3/3
Introduction to Linguistics 3/3
Introduction to Philosophy 3/3
Creative Problem Solving 1 GR Critical Thinking in Discussion 2/2 Basic
Creative Writing 2/2

- Elective Category
- General Required = GR
- General Elective = GE