Breaking Down Walls Between Departments... Busan University of Foreign Studies Introduces 'Modular Curriculum'

Busan University of Foreign Studies will fully implement a modular curriculum starting in 2023 through a curriculum reform.

The modular curriculum at Busan University of Foreign Studies departs from the traditional supplier-centered major education system by reflecting students' needs and problem-solving abilities regarding social issues into the major curricula of each department. It is organized into several modules (6 to 9 credits) after a separate certification process.

The modular curriculum aims to enhance the ability to understand and solve problems inside and outside the school from more diverse perspectives by integrating knowledge and skills from different major fields. Students can select and complete module courses on topics they desire and directly compose interdisciplinary majors by combining modules.

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In addition, a ‘Micro Degree’ system will be introduced in the future, allowing modules to be completed as small-scale degree programs.

Furthermore, a ‘Global Convergence Talent Certification System’ will be introduced, enabling students to complete majors and receive certificates by integrating modules categorized by foreign languages/area studies, job skills, IT, and others.

Jung Yoon-chul, Dean of Academic Affairs at Busan University of Foreign Studies, stated, “We plan to link the modular curriculum with the ‘100% Free Major System’ (a system where students enter without a major and freely choose their major afterward), which is under consideration for introduction in 2024, to break down barriers between majors and develop a student-centered autonomous convergence education system.”

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