미디어 리터러시 확장을 위한 고전소설의 역할

Abstract

This study examined the response of classical novels and classical novel researchers as the media developed in various ways. First, the category and utilization status of media literacy were examined, and next, it was confirmed that classical novels were useful contents for media literacy expansion. Finally, the role of classical novels researchers was pointed out in order to smoothly utilize classical fiction as media content. These contents are summarized as follows. First, the category and utilization status of media literacy were examined. Media literacy is a combination of media and literacy. In other words, it is the ability to access the media, the ability to understand and criticize the operating principles of the media, and the ability to produce and utilize the media. Literacy expands its meaning in combination with various forms or concepts. Media literacy is an essential ability for us to live within a variety of media. However, media literacy education is currently conducted in fragments around elementary, middle, and high schools, but has a limitation that it cannot be properly implemented. Accordingly, media users should recognize the importance of media literacy and develop their abilities. Second, we looked at the usefulness of classical novel content for the expansion of media literacy. Classical fiction implies the possibility of high-quality content that can satisfy various interests and intellectual curiosity of media users. First of all, classical novels are effective as reading content even in the era of digital media because they have properties suitable for storytelling. Rather than simply digitizing classical novels, it should be possible to provide reading of classical novel works as well as related content in various media forms through digital storytelling. Next, classical novels can also be used as media video content because they are based on popularity and fantasy. Classical novels with various narrative methods and fantastic imagination are suitable for media implementation in today's digital environment. In order to make substantial content, bold changes reflecting the public's preferences are also needed, which is consistent with the attributes of classical novels that have been passed down through repeated changes. Third, the role and research direction of classical novel researchers in the digital media environment were examined. In order for classical novels to be used as high-quality digital content, classical novel researchers must be able to play various roles. In other words, classical fiction researchers should be able to analyze works that do not lose their essence in the process of content conversion and present directions, and play the role of critics of the developed content. In addition, classical fiction researchers should expand their research perspectives, such as incorporating digital analysis technologies into research or exchanging them with various technologies and academic fields.