Chonnam National University and Chosun University to Jointly Operate General Education Courses Starting 2022 Academic Year

A commemorative photo session following the signing of a business agreement between Chonnam National University and Chosun University to jointly operate liberal arts courses starting from the first semester of the 2022 academic year. Photo by Chonnam National University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Chonnam National University and Chosun University will jointly operate liberal arts courses starting from the first semester of the 2022 academic year.

According to Chonnam National University and Chosun University on the 17th, the two universities signed a business agreement on the 15th at the Chonnam National University headquarters based on this content, and decided to pilot the joint liberal arts courses from the first semester of the 2022 academic year and gradually expand them.

The joint liberal arts courses to be offered next year include ▲World Citizens in the Wardrobe (Chonnam National University) ▲Debate and Democratic Intelligence (Chonnam National University) ▲The Era of Empathy and Companion Animals (Chosun University) ▲Color, Culture, and Imagination (Chosun University).

Additionally, through this agreement, the two universities agreed to cooperate on ▲development and exchange of joint liberal arts courses between universities ▲educational cooperation for regional mutual development ▲and other projects mutually recognized as necessary for exchange cooperation.

Jung Sung-taek, President of Chonnam National University, said, "I am pleased that Chonnam National University and Chosun University are joining forces for regional mutual development and that the joint liberal arts courses will be operated as a starting point." He added, "I hope that this specialized liberal arts course operation will serve as an opportunity to expand exchange cooperation into broader fields."

Min Young-don, President of Chosun University, responded, "I hope that the joint operation of liberal arts courses will allow the two universities to develop together." He added, "I expect this exchange to be a good example and achievement so that exchanges with various universities can also expand starting from this."

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