SF 문학을 통한 영어 학습과 비판적 사고 함양: 이공계 대학 영어매개 융합 교양 수업 운영 사례

Integrating English Learning and Critical Thinking through SF Literature: An English-medium Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Course for STEM College Students

This study reports on the design, implementation, and evaluation of an English-medium interdisciplinary liberal arts course for STEM undergraduates that integrated English language learning with critical engagement in the sociopolitical and ethical dimensions of science and technology. Offered at a Korean science and engineering institute, the course employed science fiction(SF) literature as the primary medium to foster sustained reading, discussion, and writing in English, while encouraging critical reflection on the societal implications of technological developments. Key pedagogical components included self-directed, theme-based reading of three SF　works, literary response journals, group presentations, role-play activities, and a literary analysis essay. Data from the end-of-semester survey and analysis of student work indicated perceived improvement in all English skill domains and enhanced capacity to reflect critically on technology’s role in society. The findings suggest that SF can serve as an effective vehicle for both language learning and interdisciplinary inquiry, addressing common limitations of English-medium instruction(EMI) in the Korean context by promoting active participation, collaborative learning, and meaningful discourse. The study concludes with recommendations for adapting similar courses to students with diverse proficiency levels and for expanding future applications to include a wider range of SF works and instructional approaches.