인문학의 성과 확산, 어떻게 할 것인가

Abstract

This paper discussed the direction and cases of diffusion and popularization of humanities. Pre-requisites for the spread and popularization of the humanities is a policy in support of the humanities' major areas. It is impossible to spread without a subject who has insight, application and practice. Second, whole-person education should be recovered in the education system. The exam-oriented education in middle and high school should be recovered and liberal arts education at the university should be strengthened. In addition, it is important to develop a joint application of Humanities courses in each major subject at the university. Prior to popularizing humanities, agreement must be made regarding "What is humanities or its outcome?" It is the 'power of reflection, communication and empathy', which will have various results depending on the time and place. The goal of a liberal arts education is to be subjects and citizens and it will establish not same human but various human in a concrete reality. First, humanities is to pay attention to local and to seek the solidarity of the region for the popularization of the humanities subjects. Secondly, the practice of humanities should be continued and developed with 'locality studies', each containing a regional specialty. There are some examples, such as Minamata science, Okinawa science in Japan. Third, it is important for public humanities education to interact. Programs and courses must consist of interactive content out of one-way and enlightenment. Fourth, humanities should be activeinvisiting local residents and socially disadvantaged communities. We should seek a practical way to care for the abandoned youth, elderly people living alone, and connect them with welfare programs.