디지털인문학과 셰익스피어 읽기

Abstract

This study is to analyze the general cause of the crisis of humanities in Korea and suggest the introduction of ‘Digital Humanitas’ which encourages and improves the ability of ‘consilience’ by using digital tools in the various fields of conventional humanities. To carry out the study, a method of approaching ‘digital humanities’ is shown through ‘S(Search)-C(Connect)- S(Share)’ reading strategy of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Since the widespread use of internet browser and digital media, the world has seen some significant change in the way people read, write, learn and communicate. And the value of the humanities which pursues the mental meaning and value of human life and existence has been underestimated, and many people even ignore the necessity of the humanities. It is natural for us to face the crisis of humanities in our society. This isn't a fad or a trend but a permanent change in our society that needs to be addressed−and needs to be addressed by humanists. Digital age requires a new method and perspective to be understood its culture. This is why ‘digital humanitas’ is strongly requested to us as time goes by and as IT is developed day by day. However, as it is shown in the study of the examples of digital humanities in Korea and in the United states, they are all focused on the training of using digital tools to improve students’ information literacy. They cannot connect digital technology with the humanities in the real meaning. Digital humanitas, as a concept, should include the ability of consilience of the humanities as well as the usage of digital tools. As a method of connecting digital skills with the humanities, this study shows a reading strategy of ‘S(Search)-C(Connect)-S(Share)’ and applies the strategy to reading Hamlet. The result suggests that the humanist should positively accept and include digital skills, and help students improve their abilities of consilience which unites different areas and produces some creative ideas.