Gwangju University Decides on Remote Learning as the Principle for All Classes in the Second Semester

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju University (President Kim Hyukjong) announced on the 6th that all classes for the second semester of the 2020 academic year will be conducted on a non-face-to-face basis.

However, some experimental, practical, and skill-based courses may be conducted face-to-face with fewer than 25 students, following quarantine guidelines through consultation between professors and students.

Gwangju University held a meeting with representatives of student self-governing bodies, including the student council, to gather opinions on the operation of second semester classes related to COVID-19 and decided accordingly.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the region and on campus, Gwangju University had postponed the start of the second semester classes of 2020 by two weeks.

Additionally, due to concerns about infection spread during the Chuseok holiday period, when large population movements are expected, the non-face-to-face online classes have been further extended until the 16th, after Chuseok.

This additional extension policy was made by actively reflecting students' opinions demanding a prompt decision on whether to further extend non-face-to-face classes, expressed during the first meeting with student representatives held on August 31.

Non-face-to-face classes apply to all departments and are conducted through real-time video classes (Zoom) or online video lectures using e-Campus.

In particular, as the COVID-19 situation prolongs, Gwangju University plans to make every effort to build a more systematic and advanced system by collecting opinions from students and professors regarding future non-face-to-face classes.

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