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A Study on Multi-cultural Education and Its Normative Orientation (다문화교육의 규범적 방향 모색)

  • Kang, Hye-Kyoung
    • Journal of Family Resource Management and Policy Review
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.151-171
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    • 2010
  • Multi-culturalization in our society may be the cause of many problems, but if appropriately dealt with, diversity brought on by multi-culturalization could resolve chronic abuses in education and create a new culture, thereby contributing greatly to national development. The purpose of this study was to examine the current research on multi-cultural education and to provide a normative orientation to multi-cultural education. The literature research was conducted between March 2008 and September 2009. The followings are the findings of this study. First, the results reveal that the appropriate target of a multi-cultural society should not be assimilation, but rather, multi-culturalism. Multi-culturalism has greater adaptability, and the key lies in its respect for human rights, its strengthening of multi-cultural capacity, and its consideration for the minority by moving toward corporate multi-culturalism that aims for equality in results. Second, the first form of multi-cultural education emphasizes neutrality and argues that it is the best way to respect different cultures. This form of multi-cultural education emphasizes neutrality toward "sameness." In this context, sameness means equality of the rights of human beings. The other form of multi-cultural education emphasizes diversity and argues that it is the best way to respect different cultures. It focuses on the recognition of particularity. But it reveals its shortcomings when it excludes interaction not only between an individual and the culture, but also between the insider and outsider of the culture and its social institutions. Thus, multi-cultural education for mutual understanding is suggested. Third, it has been found that pure homogeneous nationalism must be destroyed, but nationalism needs to transform itself rather than be abolished in a globalized and multi-cultural society. Moreover, on behalf of pursuing open nationalism, the self-transformation of nationalism is advisable, in order to for it to overcome its antagonistic and exclusive nature.

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A Study on Lichen Diversity in the Placenta Chamber of Prince King Sejong's Sons, Seongju (성주 세종대왕자 태실에 분포하는 지의류상 연구)

  • Park, Jung Shin;Woo, Jeong-Jae;Oh, Seunghwan;Oh, Soon-Ok
    • Journal of Conservation Science
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    • v.36 no.2
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    • pp.93-102
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    • 2020
  • A lichen is a complex microorganism comprising fungi and algae. Various lichens are commonly found in cultural heritage and are reportedly related to weathering. Lichens are commonly studied in Europe; however, few reports exist on lichens in Korean cultural heritage. The present study was conducted as part of the Korean National Arboretum's "A study on the Fungus and Lichen." We report the lichen diversity found at the Placenta Chambers of King Sejong's Sons, Seongju. A total of 65 lichens were collected from 19 placenta chambers and one memorial stone. We identified 40 species belonging to 10 genera, 17 families, and 23 orders. Morphological identification revealed that foliose lichens in the form of leaves(24, 36.9%) and crustose lichens in the form of crust(24, 36.9%) were distributed at a higher percentage than that of fruticose lichen in the form of branches(17, 26.2%). Xanthoparmelia coreana(foliose lichen) and Lepraria sp.(crustose lichen) were the most collected lichens and were distributed on 19 chambers. In addition, Clodonia, a fruticose lichen, had the highest species diversity with eight species. The highest species diversity of lichens was identified on the chamber of Prince Kyeyang(16 lichens), whereas the chamber of Prince Geumsung had the lowest species diversity(five lichens). This study will be used as primary data for the study of distribution of lichen diversity in Korean cultural heritage.

A Study on East Asia Cultural Diversity in Geography Education: Centered on "Human Relationship and Living-Habit" Culture (동아시아 상호 이해를 위한 문화 다양성 교육의 시론적 연구 -"인간관계와 생활습관" 문화를 중심으로-)

  • Kim, Da-Won
    • Journal of the Korean Geographical Society
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    • v.46 no.1
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    • pp.100-114
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study is to suggest the contents for geography education about East Asian cultural diversity. I chose "Human Relationship and Living-Habit" culture among East Asian diverse cultures and fixed 4 themes: family cultures, traditional cultures, friendship cultures and relationship cultures with other people. For making the lesson contents for East Asian cultural diversity, I analysed Geography 2009 Revised Curriculum and presented specific contents differently depending on grades. Until now, static and homogeneous cultures in East Asia have been emphasized mostly at school but cultures that are dynamic and related to students$^{\circ}{\phi}$ life are proposed in this study. Through understanding the differences of the East Asian cultures, it will be possible to expand mutual understandings among the East Asian people. This study will be a good alternative and paving the way for enhancing cooperations in East Asia.

A Study on the Perception of Public Library Users on Multi-cultural Services (공공도서관 이용자의 다문화서비스에 대한 인식 연구)

  • Kim, Giyeong;Oh, Haeyeon
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.77-100
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    • 2014
  • This study aims to investigate the perception of public library users, who are local residences, on the multi-cultural services in public libraries using a series of statistical analyses on a questionnaire survey. The objectives of multi-cultural policies by Korean government are to foster assimilation of the multi-cultural people, social unification of Korean (local) communities, and cultural diversity in the communities. The results from the analyses show that the multi-cultural services in public libraries are understood from the unification and assimilation point of views, and that the perception of the multi-cultural services in public libraries is affected by the libraries' marketing activities, such as advertisements and participation. For the sustainable provision of the services, we suggest that the libraries would better consider 1) multi-oriented services with cultural diversity, assimilation, and social unification, 2) relationship with other multi-cultural agencies in a community, and 3) the perception of local residences on the services in public libraries.

Opening of Cultural Market, International Norms, and Global Governance (문화시장개방, 국제규범, 글로벌 거버넌스)

  • Kim, Eun-Gyoo
    • Korean journal of communication and information
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    • v.35
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    • pp.7-35
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    • 2006
  • As neoliberal Globalization is reinforced, the debating of international stage about cultural market is heated up. People who insist market opening claim that cultural product has to be handled in condition such as other goods. However, the dissenter of cultural market-opening assert 'cultural exception' in goods trade because culture affects in individual and community consciousness and identity. The dispute encompassing cultural market raise the concept of Global Governance which presents theoretical frame about international society's decision-making and administration. Thus, this article explore international norms which encompass cultural market and its stakeholder through Global Governance frame. Specifically, first, this article review the theory of Global Governance. Second, this article examine international norms such as WTO, GATT, GATS, and also study its opponent who advocate 'cultural diversity'. Consequently, this article argue that the debating and conflict about cultural market should be resolved, not by hegemony state, by Global Governance frame which all stakeholder take part in.

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A Study on the and Its Related Variables Social Distance of Adolescent of Multicultural Family in Rural Areas (농촌 다문화가정 청소년의 사회적 거리감과 관련 변인)

  • Jeong, Jin-Hwan;Lee, Chang-Seek
    • Journal of Agricultural Extension & Community Development
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.73-99
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    • 2011
  • As multicultural family gradually increased, our society is changing towards multicultural society. This study tried to identify the factors related with social distance of adolescent of multicultural family. The participants were 568 middle school students living in S city, D and H county in Chungnam province. Data for the study were analyzed by frequency, mean comparison, correlation and regression analysis. The study results were summarized as follows. First, there were significant differences in social distance according to gender, school record, and place of residence. Second, there were significant differences in social distance according to degree of intimacy between general adolescents. Third, as a result of correlation analysis, the lower self-esteem was, the lower value orientation was, the lower cultural diversity was; the higher social distance is. Accordingly, social distance for adolescents had negative correlations with self-esteem, value orientation, and cultural diversity. Fourth, variables affecting social distance were gender, school record, family composition, place of residence, friend from multicultural family, intention to be a friend, experience of overseas travel, self-esteem, value orientation, cultural diversity. Among them, intention to be a friend was a main predictor.

A Proposed Teaching Model to Improve Cultural Competency Care for Undergraduate Korean Nursing Students (간호대학생을 위한 문화간호 역량화 교육 프로그램)

  • Choi, Kyung Sook;Morgan, Sarah;Thongpriwan, Vipavee;Lee, So Young;Jun, Myunghee
    • The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.424-434
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to propose a teaching model to improve the cultural competence care of undergraduate Korean nursing students. Methods: A literature review was performed from 2000 through 2014 using internet to identify studies that presented nursing curricula and teaching-learning strategies in Korea. We analyzed retrieved Korean seven articles using Campinha-Bacote's ASKED model in combination with reflective experiences of authors observing classrooms in the U.S. Results: Six syllabuses presented information about cultural diversity nursing concepts in Korea. A traditional lecture focused on presenting contents about cultural knowledge by an instructor in the classroom was identified as a commonly used teaching strategy. We found that cultural competency related to cultural desire, awareness, and encounter was lacking. Thus, we developed teaching model based on the Korean nursing education contexts and combined with Campinha-Bacote model to improve cultural competency in nursing. Conclusions: The proposed teaching model shows promise as a strategy for improving the knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to cultural competent for undergraduate nursing students in Korea. However, evidences that this model improves nursing students' clinical practices reflecting cultural competent care are still lacking. Future research focusing on determining teaching methods and contents in clinical practices will be most effective.

[Retraction] A study on the professionalism of planning experts in the fields of culture, art and education: Focused on job analysis ([논문철회] 문화, 예술, 교육 분야의 기획전문가 직업 전문성에 관한 연구: 직무분석을 중심으로)

  • Park, Hyun-Kyu
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.18 no.11
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    • pp.13-18
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    • 2020
  • "Arts and Cultural Education Promotion Act" comes with institutionalization of arts and cultural education in Korea, and tends to mean facilitating occupational professionalism in historical perspectives. In particular, the nature of vocational identity of professional educators in arts and cultural education is the main focus of analysis and debate for human resource development. Accordingly, this study emphasizes the diversity of arts and cultural education practices and reveals that the vocational training of arts and cultural education experts should be based on various curriculum and programs which take an interdisciplinary approach. In this respect, excessive simplification of vocational identity of the experts may exert negative effect on the diversity and excellence of arts and cultural education. To meet the needs of the arts and cultural education, curriculum and training program for university level should be newly developed or revised through an interdisciplinary approach with the job analysis of practicing professionals.

The Relations among the Experiences and Beliefs of Cultural Diversity, and the Culturally Responsive Teaching Efficacy of American Early Childhood Preservice Teachers : Mediating Effect of the Beliefs and Multi-group Analysis of Teacher Education Stages (미국 예비 유아교사의 문화다양성 경험과 신념 및 문화반응적 교수효능감간의 관계 : 문화다양성 신념의 매개효과와 교사교육 단계간 다집단 분석)

  • Chun, Hui Young;Shelton, Marilyn
    • Korean Journal of Childcare and Education
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    • v.9 no.5
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    • pp.79-107
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study purpose was to analyze the structural model of variables such as experiences and personal- and professional- beliefs of cultural diversity, and the culturally responsive teaching efficacy of early childhood preservice teachers including identifying the beliefs as mediating variables. Another purpose was finding the different structural relations among the research variables according to the stages of a teacher education program. The participants were 273 students who enrolled in K grade teacher education programs in the southwest areas of the U.S. The research variables were measured with the items used by Schroeder (2008), Pohan and Aguilar (2001), and Siwatu (2007). The structural equation model analysis showed that the direct effects were found between the paths from the cultural diversity experiences and personal beliefs to the culturally responsive teaching efficacy, from the experiences to personal beliefs, from the personal to professional beliefs. The personal beliefs were identified as a mediator of the path from the experiences to professional beliefs. By multi-group analysis, the path from professional beliefs to the culturally teaching efficacy showed a meaningful difference between the initial and final stage groups of a teacher education program. Suggestions for future research and early childhood teacher education programs were presented based on the results.

A Cross-Cultural Study of the Effects of the Perception of Internet Fashion Shopping Mall Store Characteristics on Satisfaction and Loyalty of Internet Fashion Shopping Mall: Focusing on Fashion Product Purchase of Korean and American College Students (인터넷 패션쇼핑몰 점포특성 지각이 인터넷 패션쇼핑몰 만족과 충성도에 미치는 영향에 관한 비교문화연구:한·미 대학생의 패션 제품 구매를 중심으로)

  • Ku, Yang-Suk;Kim, So-Hyun;Choo, Tae-Gue;Park, Hyun-Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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    • v.47 no.7
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    • pp.83-95
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    • 2009
  • This study investigated the differences in the effects of the perception of the internet fashion shopping mall characteristics on satisfaction and loyalty of internet fashion shopping mall between Korean and American college students. Questionnaires were administered to 251 Korean and 221 American college students. The results were as follows. First, service and product diversity had significant effects on satisfaction of internet fashion shopping mall in both group, while convenience had a significant impact on satisfaction of internet fashion shopping mall in American group. Second, service, product diversity, and promotion had significant influences on repurchase intention of internet fashion shopping mall in Korean consumer group, while service and reliability, product diversity, and convenience had significant effects on repurchase intention of internet fashion shopping mall in American consumer group. Third, service had a significant effect on recommendation intention in Korean group, while service and reliability and product diversity had significant influences on recommendation intention in American group.