An Analysis of Trends in Studies on Territory Education

The purpose of this study is to analyze trends in territory education conducted in South Korea from 1996 to 2022. In this study, the collected research works were categorized into the four research types of national land education, global territory education, glocal territory education and Dokdo Island education, and then trends in studies on territory education were explored. Finally, this study proposes academic directions and tasks for future studies on territory education as follows: First, it is necessary to switch the focus of studies on territory education from Dokdo Island education to the other research types of national land education, global territory education, and glocal territory education. Second, in territory education, it is necessary to attempt studies revolving around 'learners,' major subjects in education field or classes, rather than remaining at the level of the analysis of curricula and textbooks or comparison with other countries and thus alienating learners. Third, it is necessary to conduct follow-up studies that reflect and inspect the results and suggestions of studies related to territory education. Fourth, given the low percentage of studies on global territory education, it is judged that these studies will have to be vitalized.