High School Students in Gwangju and Jeonnam Also Gain Access to Basic Liberal Arts Courses Taught by University Professors

Jeonnam National University Regional Innovation Platform Develops 12 Joint Courses

Provides University-Level Learning Opportunities... Credit Recognition Also Possible

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A pathway has opened for local high school students to directly learn basic liberal arts courses from university professors.

The Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Innovation Platform (Director Kim Youngseon), overseen by Chonnam National University, announced on the 8th that it has established a ‘Higher Education AP (Advanced Placement) system’ that allows high school students in the Gwangju-Jeonnam region to receive university-level learning opportunities directly from university professors and have these credits recognized if they enroll in regional universities.

Additionally, they have completed the development of 12 joint courses corresponding to basic liberal arts in university classes, including science, mathematics, Korean language, and specialized liberal arts.

Although this system has been partially implemented in domestic gifted schools or science high schools, this is the first time it is being applied to general high schools.

It is expected to be conducted through online classes as early as the first semester of next year, and the selection of professors responsible for the courses is also expected to enter the recruitment process soon.

The target students are those enrolled in 220 high schools in the Gwangju-Jeonnam region. Taking these courses will be recognized as credits, which will help with university admission and also greatly assist with major studies and double major selections after enrollment.

At the same time, it is expected to contribute to preventing the outflow of talented individuals from the region, encouraging enrollment in regional universities, thereby improving freshman enrollment rates and revitalizing the region.

Cho Sungjun, Director of the University Education Innovation Headquarters, said, “When linked with the tutor-tutee educational volunteer program, students can obtain abundant academic information, admission information, and career information, which will also help with career planning.”

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