Digital Literacy Education for a Future Society － Curriculum and Teaching Cases for Digital Literacy Education in the Social Sciences

The transition to a digital society is advancing at an unprecedented rate, necessitating an increased focus on digital literacy education. However, digital literacy education in Korean universities remains largely concentrated on writing courses that emphasize traditional literacy skills. In light of this, the current study highlights the need for digital literacy education within the social sciences, aiming to develop individuals capable of effectively locating and analyzing information related to humans and society within the digital context while equipping them to address future societal challenges. To achieve this, we developed a digital literacy course for undergraduate students based on the components and educational philosophy of the DigComp Framework 2.2, one of the most widely used digital competence frameworks. This study presents specific cases from a semester-long course, outlining the step-by-step instructional process and highlighting the outcomes of student assignments. This initiative offers foundational data for advancing digital literacy education beyond its narrow definition and provides a model for digital literacy courses that can be applied across various academic disciplines.