지역문화생산자 육성을 위한 시민교육 내용 연구

Abstract

The Human Cities Support project ran by National Research Foundation of Korea has been sharing achievements, in humanities studies based on regionality researches, with regular citizens through humanities events/lectures since 2012. The purpose of this project is to expand the base of humanities as well as to strive for branding of cultural and historical resources. The emphasis lies in discovering regional humanistic resources and making a strong connection with local government and civic groups. “Popularization” of humanities may better serve as intellectual tasks rather than the main focus of humanities. As a result, the motivation or background behind the idea of “creative cities” and “cultural cities” is the reflection of capitalistic urban development and ignorance of “human beings” and both tangible and intangible cultural resources created by themselves. Korea has recently been benchmarking the success of cultural cities in Europe and developing tourist-centered theme parks. Despite of enhancement of quality of life, such strategies have caused the attraction of new capitals and thus invaded residents in the cities. Eventually, this became a failure of the development of cultural city. Humanities have been adopting knowledge of the west unquestioningly and, regretfully, failed to accomplish its duty. Furthermore, the effort in discovering the reason behind disengagement to society established with “popular humanities.” Despite of fierce criticisms, Humanities Popularization project will allow a coherent connection to intelligence. If the community may discover its spiritual value and transform itself into active group through this project, the humanities have accomplished its mission.