Education Philosophy in Korea
Purpose of education, under the humanitarian philosophy (Hong-ik In-gan), is to enable all nationals to complete their moral character, autonomous living ability and qualities needed as democratic citizens, thus helping them to lead a healthy human life and contribute to realizing the growth of democratic nation and ideals of the common prosperity of humanity.
Foundation Philosophy
- Humanization Education
- Nationalization Education
- Modernization Education
Teaching Spirit
Self-reliance·Introspection·Service
Purpose of Education
Honam University, under its founding philosophy of Humanization Education, Nationalization Education, and Modernization Education, aims to foster manpower who are educated and warm-hearted, open-minded and autonomous, and future-oriented and professional to contribute to the local community, the nation and the international society.
Ideal Students of Honam
- Professionals who are well Cultured
- Warm-hearted, Open-minded
- Autonomous and Future-oriented
Education Goals
- Realization of traditional values.
- Cultivation of sound sense of citizenship required in democratic society.
- Cultivation of sense of sovereignty for development of local community and the nation.
- Development of open-minded attitude to contribute to humanity.
- Fostering of capability to lead the future society through systematic knowledge and new studies.
- Cultivation of sound sense of citizenship required in democratic society.
Practice Guideline of Education Goals
- Realization of humanitarian philosophy (Hong-Ik In-Gan) based on respect for humanity.
- Understanding and habituation of the meaning and fundamental spirit of benevolence.
- Cultivation of sense of ownership based on autonomy and responsibility.
- Cultivation of community spirit to respect order and voluntarily serve.
- Cultivation of sense of duty based on understanding of the cultural characteristics of local community.
- Cultivation of national autonomy and pride.
- Understanding and acceptance of various cultures.
- Foster sense of belonging and responsibility regarding human community.
- Development of systematic knowledge based on scientific attitude and ability of rational thinking.
- Cultivation of new studies based on insight into and preparations for future changes.
- Cultivation of proactive capability in the working environment of information society.
- Acquiring of professional knowledge and skills required in high-level industry society.