• Journal of Science and Technology Studies
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• v.3 no.1 s.5
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• pp.1-17
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• 2003

Though science and technology can understood as a part of cultural system, the relationship of science/technology with culture is often viewed as contradictory or mutually exclusive by many scholars. Therefore, in the first section of the present paper, the nature of science and technology as a cultural form is examined. Here, science is viewed as a form of symbolic culture, while technology is regarded as a form of instrumental culture. In the second section, the contradictory relationship and/or tensions between science-technological system (instrumental culture) and cultural system (symbolic culture) within a society is discussed. In the final section of this paper, 'science culture' is conceptualized as a dynamic social process in which contradictory science sub-cultures of political system(state), economic system(cooperations), civil society (including academic community of scientists and other social organizations and movements), and cultural system are supposed to be coordinated. In conclusion, establishment of 'humanized science culture' and 'democratic science-culture movement' is proposed as an alternative way of resolving contradictory relationship between cultural system and science-technological system in the modern world.

• Journal of Science and Technology Studies
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• v.1 no.2 s.2
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• pp.311-342
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• 2001

The controversy over the ethics of bio-science in Korea involves not only the conventional 'two cultures' dimension of scientific vs. humane culture, but also another dimension of high vs. popular culture. This paper attempts to analyze the problems of the Korean bio-science controversy and explore a desirable solution with such an extended framework of 'two cultures'. If we investigate this controversy based only on the Snow's 'two cultures' model, we may understand why there have been conflicts between scientists and ethicists. But the possible solution from it may fall into a trap of professionalism, which confines to some suggestions to promote communication and trust between these two expert groups. Therefore, adding the second dimension of high vs. popular culture to this will clearly bring out the problem of separation and conflict between experts and the public. This will also help us to conceive a more fundamental and comprehensive solution. In addition, such an approach can greatly illuminate not only the existing discussion on 'two cultures' but also the cultural role of STS education.

• Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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• v.27 no.9
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• pp.796-808
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• 2007

There are various definitions of Science Culture nowadays. In this study we redefine Science Culture as a union between Science and Culture. We also develop the Framework of Science Culture Indicator (FSCI). which consists of five fields; History of Science, Philosophy of Science, Literature and Art of Science, Scientific Social Activity and Scientific Media. In this study we also investigated the level of the Science Culture of secondary school teachers, and compare them by teachers' majors: Science, Liberal Arts and Social Studies. To analyze the data, the Kruskal-Wallis Test is adopted. It is found that there are significant differences in the level of Science Culture by teachers' major, and the group of science teachers has the highest level of science culture.

• Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.316-330
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• 2008

During the past two decades or so, science (or scientific or scientific & technological) culture has become one of the main themes not only of policy makers but also of science educators. Although, the idea of science culture has been taken as a desirable goal, there is little agreement about what it means and how to measure it. Particularly in Korea, there has been a rapid growth of science culture projects and programs, either by governmental or non-governmental, but with little systemic monitoring and evaluation for its practice. The purpose of this study is, thus, to explore a model of measuring science culture and develop a comprehensive indicator system for it. We reviewed many literatures on definitions of science culture and the surveys for related terms, particularly, of recent national and international surveys (e.g. US Science and Engineering Indicators, Eurobarometer, Japanese Science and Technology Indicators). Based on this review, a model for science culture is proposed and then used to define the Science Culture Indicators (SCI). This model encompasses two dimensions(i.e. individual and social), which are further divided into two aspects (i.e. potential and practice). Each dimension is expected to represent citizen literacy of and national infrastructure of science culture respectively. Each category in this $2{\times}2$ matrix is further divided into several sub-categories. The discussion concerning how the model and the indicators can be used to check the states of science culture at social as well as individual levels will be given with some concrete examples, such as indicators particularly related to science education.

• Journal of Science and Technology Studies
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• v.1 no.1 s.1
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• pp.5-27
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• 2001

This paper makes a preparatory attempt to reconstruct 'the Korean Science Culture' toward which I think the Koreans should direct and orient themselves rather than describe the history of the science culture in Korea. This task requires us to define 'science culture.' So I propose, based on the definitions of science culture so far made, to consider the model of 'Humanized Science Culture' as a regulating ideal of the Korean Science Culture. To support the model, analyzing the concept of 'science literacy' of the 2061 Project, I posit the model of KDSC (Korean Designer of Science Culture) as the Koreans who will actually come to design the Korean Science Culture. KDSC refers to 'a reasonable man' who will represent a desirable Korean, rather than to a natural Korean. Then I spell out the conditions of becoming a KDSC and scrutinize the philosophical backbones of those conditions. Finally, I make a few suggestions for developing a program of designing and implementing the Korean Science Culture from the viewpoint of a model of KDSC.

• Korean Journal of Heritage: History & Science
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• v.26
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• pp.211-230
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• 1993

• Journal of Korea Technology Innovation Society
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.230-251
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• 2013

This research aims to diagnosis regional science as culture and propose plans for improvement. The study was performed based on a framework for analyses presented by existing literatures. Science culture is divided into two dimensions(individual and social), Each dimension is expected to represent citizen literacy of and regional infrastructure of science culture respectively. Gyeonggi region of Korean metropolitan area has been analyzed for the case study. As a result of the case study, the level of science culture of Gyeonggi region is weak compared with others areas. To improve, we propose some plans such as budget extension, long-term view on investments, strengthen network and organizational system for regional science culture.

• The Science & Technology
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• v.33 no.5 s.372
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• pp.43-67
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• 2000

새로운 세기로 접어들어 과학기술은 더욱 빠른 걸음으로 우리의 생활과 사회 전반에 심대한 영향을 미칠 것으로 전망된다. 그러나 과학기술의 세분화와 전문화 추세가 심화될수록 이른바 '2개의 문화'간의 간격은 더욱 크게 벌어질 수 있고 이런 문화적인 갈등은 과학기술을 기반으로 하는 21세기의 지식집약경제시대에서 국가나 사회발전에 중대한 걸림돌이 될 수 있다. 과학기술전시문화를 발전시키고 보급하는 일은 이런 의미에서 대단히 중요하다. 과학기술전시문화의 중요성과 현황 및 발전방안을 과학대중화와 연관지어 국내외의 사례를 통해 알아본다.

• The Science & Technology
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• v.34 no.10 s.389
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• pp.20-22
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• 2001

'과학문화'와 관련된 일련의 논의와 움직임은 다소 늦은 감이 있지만 바람직한 일이다. 우리 사회에서는 과학은 정신적 가치와는 무관하며 일반문화와 유리될 것이라는 인식이 지배적이다. 그러나 인문학이나 예술과 마찬가지로 과학은 그 자체로 인간적 요소를 내포한 인류 공동의 문화유산임을 우리는 명심해야 할 것이다.

• KASI NEWSLETTER
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• s.97
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• pp.14-15
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• 2010

<'글로벌 인재육성'을 위한 교육현장 지원충실>을 운영지표로 1990년 9월에 개원한 전라남도교육과학연구원은 학생들에게 꿈과 희망, 그리고 창의성 신장을 위해 과학교육 현장지원과 과학문화 확산을 위해 노력하고 있다. 또한 천체관측교육으로 지역특성에 맞게 낙도 및 오지로 ‘찾아가는 천체관측교육’과 별과 문화가 어우러지는 천체관측활동을 통해서 지역사회의 과학문화 확산을 위해 최선을 다하고 있다.