@article{ART003335487},
author={Kim, Sun Joo},
title={Liberal Korean History as Convergent Thinking in the Digital Age: Focusing on the General Education Course ‘Korean History’ at Chung-Ang University},
journal={The Journal of General Education},
issn={2465-7581},
year={2026},
number={35},
pages={285-311},
doi={10.24173/jge.2026.04.30.9}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kim, Sun Joo
TI - Liberal Korean History as Convergent Thinking in the Digital Age: Focusing on the General Education Course ‘Korean History’ at Chung-Ang University
JO - The Journal of General Education
PY - 2026
VL - null
IS - 35
PB - Da Vinci Mirae Institute of General Education
SP - 285
EP - 311
SN - 2465-7581
AB - This study reexamines the significance of general education Korean history in the context of the digital transformation era and argues for its reconstruction as convergence-oriented education grounded in historical thinking. While the digital environment has expanded the production and circulation of information, it has also intensified problems such as fragmentation, loss of context, and algorithmic bias. In this context, general education needs to move beyond the transmission of knowledge toward fostering the ability to interpret information and construct meaning.
History, as a discipline that constructs meaning through the analysis and interpretation of historical sources, is closely aligned with these demands. In particular, historical thinking embodies the core structure of convergent thinking. Based on this perspective, this study redefines general education Korean history as a thinking-centered discipline.
Focusing on a case of a general education Korean history course at Chung-Ang University, this study shows that a course model integrating a cyclical structure of inquiry–collaboration–reflection with digital resources, discussion, and reflective activities can function as a convergence-oriented educational model that cultivates both historical thinking and digital literacy.
KW - Liberal Korean History;Digital Transformation;Historical Thinking;Digital Literacy;Instructional Model
DO - 10.24173/jge.2026.04.30.9
ER -
Kim, Sun Joo. (2026). Liberal Korean History as Convergent Thinking in the Digital Age: Focusing on the General Education Course ‘Korean History’ at Chung-Ang University. The Journal of General Education, 35, 285-311.
Kim, Sun Joo. 2026, "Liberal Korean History as Convergent Thinking in the Digital Age: Focusing on the General Education Course ‘Korean History’ at Chung-Ang University", The Journal of General Education, no.35, pp.285-311. Available from: doi:10.24173/jge.2026.04.30.9
Kim, Sun Joo "Liberal Korean History as Convergent Thinking in the Digital Age: Focusing on the General Education Course ‘Korean History’ at Chung-Ang University" The Journal of General Education 35 pp.285-311 (2026) : 285.
Kim, Sun Joo. Liberal Korean History as Convergent Thinking in the Digital Age: Focusing on the General Education Course ‘Korean History’ at Chung-Ang University. 2026; 35 : 285-311. Available from: doi:10.24173/jge.2026.04.30.9
Kim, Sun Joo. "Liberal Korean History as Convergent Thinking in the Digital Age: Focusing on the General Education Course ‘Korean History’ at Chung-Ang University" The Journal of General Education no.35(2026) : 285-311.doi: 10.24173/jge.2026.04.30.9
Kim, Sun Joo. Liberal Korean History as Convergent Thinking in the Digital Age: Focusing on the General Education Course ‘Korean History’ at Chung-Ang University. The Journal of General Education, 35, 285-311. doi: 10.24173/jge.2026.04.30.9
Kim, Sun Joo. Liberal Korean History as Convergent Thinking in the Digital Age: Focusing on the General Education Course ‘Korean History’ at Chung-Ang University. The Journal of General Education. 2026; 35 285-311. doi: 10.24173/jge.2026.04.30.9
Kim, Sun Joo. Liberal Korean History as Convergent Thinking in the Digital Age: Focusing on the General Education Course ‘Korean History’ at Chung-Ang University. 2026; 35 : 285-311. Available from: doi:10.24173/jge.2026.04.30.9
Kim, Sun Joo. "Liberal Korean History as Convergent Thinking in the Digital Age: Focusing on the General Education Course ‘Korean History’ at Chung-Ang University" The Journal of General Education no.35(2026) : 285-311.doi: 10.24173/jge.2026.04.30.9
