• 비교문화연구
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• 제37권
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• pp.157-183
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• 2014

Although Marguerite Yourcenar, a representative French woman writer, lived 47 years in the United States from 1939 to 1987, the American influence on her life has not been studied either at home or abroad. The purpose of this study is to examine chronologically the American influence on the following three literary works of Yourcenar: The Little Mermaid (1942), River Deep, Dark River (1966) and Recluse (1982). The Little Mermaid is a drama, presented in musical format, about the identity crisis and inner conflict of Yourcenar. Unlike the little mermaid who burst like a bubble in Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, Yourcenar associates her death with the image of ascension. River Deep, dark river is a translation of the Negro spiritual expressing the suffering of African Americans. Recluse, her last novel, deals with the life story of a simple man living in nature on a small island. This novel shows Yourcenar's desire for a pure world that is not defiled by human greed. Yourcenar sponsored major human rights organizations and environmental groups in her life, and donated her entire fortune for human rights and the protection of Wild Fauna and Flora. The American influence on the literary works of Yourcenar can be summarized as a "great turning point", because she was transformed from a humanistic writer into an intellectual actor.

• 수완나부미
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.25-57
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• 2019

The paper addresses Erik Cohen's pioneering work on tourism in Thailand, specifically his publications on the relations between Thai women and foreign (farang) men in tourist-oriented encounters. Of sociological-anthropological interest is his conceptualization of these relations as "open-ended prostitution as a skilful game of luck" based on his study of a Bangkok soi (lane) in 1981-1984, and his exploration of Thai culture in terms of ambiguity and contradiction. On the basis of recent ethnographic research in the northern Thai tourist hub of Chiang Mai and wide-ranging observations on tourism development in Thailand, we examine continuity and change in these male-female engagements since Cohen's research, especially in the context of the increasing availability of such electronic agencies as social media, messaging, video chat, and internet dating. Whereas Cohen's concept of ambiguity and illusion has tended to disappear from physical spaces, it seems to have resurfaced in virtual space. The complexities of host-guest relations, and particularly the interactions both within the variegated category of "guests" themselves and then between their "hostesses" are explored in terms of sites of tourism-oriented encounters in both physical and virtual space so as to deconstruct these oppositional categories which have been formative in studies of tourism.

• International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.7-30
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• 2023

Nigeria is a country with multiple ethnic groups; as a result, English language is used as a lingua franca to enhance information flow. Despite this, the Indigenous languages of communities are mostly used for interactions, even in university environments thereby affecting smooth interaction for those who do not understand them. This study therefore investigated the impact of being a linguistic outsider on information access, learning and social wellbeing of students. Descriptive research of a case study was used for this study. The population for this study consisted of non-Yoruba indigenous students. Judgmental sampling technique was used to select 50 non-indigenous students; structured interview was used. Results showed that Yoruba indigenous language was used lightly in the classroom and heavily outside the classroom, with mixtures of pidgin and English languages. It was found that being a linguistic outsider had a negative influence on information access. However it was not a total dependent factor to social wellbeing of students who desire for their various languages to be predominantly used and for them to enjoy equal benefits with Yoruba indigenes. This study also revealed that being a linguistic outsider does not have negative influence on academic learning. It was recommended that the stakeholders in university management promote the complete use of English language in the classroom while students should be encouraged to interpret Yoruba language when spoken in the midst of non-indigenes.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2014

The Kenyan aquaculture sector is broadly categorized into freshwater aquaculture and mariculture. Whereas freshwater aquaculture has recorded significant progress over the last decade, the mariculture sector has yet to be fully exploited. The Kenyan aquaculture industry has seen slow growth for decades until recently, when the government-funded Economic Stimulus Program increased fish farming nationwide. Thus far, the program has facilitated the alleviation of poverty, spurred regional development, and led to increased commercial thinking among Kenyan fish farmers. Indeed, national aquaculture production grew from 1,000 MT/y in 2000 (equivalent to 1% of national fish production) to 12,000 MT/y, representing 7% of the national harvest, in 2010. The production is projected to hit 20,000 MT/y, representing 10% of total production and valued at USD 22.5 million over the next 5 years. The dominant aquaculture systems in Kenya include earthen and lined ponds, dams, and tanks distributed across the country. The most commonly farmed fish species are Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, which accounts for about 75% of production, followed by African catfish Clarias gariepinus, which contributes about 21% of aquaculture production. Other species include common carp Cyprinus carpio, rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss, koi carp Cyprinus carpio carpio, and goldfish Carassius auratus. Recently, Kenyan researchers have begun culturing native fish species such as Labeo victorianus and Labeo cylindricus at the National Aquaculture Research Development and Training Centre in Sagana. Apart from limited knowledge of modern aquaculture technology, the Kenyan aquaculture sector still suffers from an inadequate supply of certified quality seed fish and feed, incomprehensive aquaculture policy, and low funding for research. Glaring opportunities in the Kenyan aquaculture industry include the production of live fish food, e.g., Artemia, daphnia and rotifers, marine fish and shellfish larviculture; seaweed farming; cage culture; integrated fish farming; culture of indigenous fish species; and investment in the fish feed industry.

• 창의정보문화연구
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.245-253
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• 2019

2013년부터 아프리카 12국에 구축해온 솔라스쿨 활용 교육 지원 사업의 교수학습 활용 사례 및 성과를 규명하기 위해 케냐 1개교와 우간다 2개교를 방문하여, 학생들의 컴퓨터 사용 빈도 등 양태, ICT 기반 교수 학습 접근성 향상으로 인한 교사 자질 개선 여부 등을 조사하였다. 각 학교별 선도 교사, 교장, 교감, ICT 지원 인력, 학생들을 대상으로 면담조사를 실시하였다. 연구 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 학생들의 입학률, 전입률, 출석률이 증진되었다. 둘째, 교사역량강화를 위한 현장연수, 초청연수의 효과를 확인하였다. 셋째, 솔라스쿨은 인근 학교 및 지역 사회의 변화를 위해 촉매 역할을 수행하였다. 넷째, 학교 내 모든 교육 관련자 간 솔라스쿨 지원사업의 의의와 주인의식의 공유 필요성과 지속적인 역량 강화를 위한 노력이 후속되어야 한다는 요구를 규명하였다.

• 식물조직배양학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.303-308
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• 1994

가나 재래종 카사바 식물체의 경단 분열조직을 2 mg/L 2,4-D가 함유된 MS 배지에서 배양하였을 때 32%가 체세포배를 형성하였다. 절단한 체세포배를 1 mg/L 2,4-D가 함유된 배지에 배양하였을 때는 최고 93%가 2차배를 형성하였다. 체세포배는 식물체로 전환하지 못하였으므로 종단으로 자른 체세포배를 0.1-5mg/L BA가 함유된 배지에서 배양하여 부정아를 유도하였다. 8주 경과하였을 때 최고 100%가 부정아를 형성하였으며 이들은 발근된 후에 토양으로 이식하였다

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.439-445
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• 2017

현재 전 세계 대중음악 시장의 헤게모니를 쥐고 주도적인 위치를 점하고 있는 미국의 대중음악 중에 대다수는 예전에 노예였던 아프리카계 미국인들의 문화로 부터 탄생되었다. 흑인 노예들의 음악은 미국역사에 끼친 가장 큰 영향들 중에 하나일 것이며, 세계 대중음악사에서 빼놓을 수 없는 거대한 업적일 것이다. 미국뿐 아니라 전 세계 대중음악의 주류에 있는 음악들은 모두 흑인음악을 모태로 유전자를 받은 그 후손들이다. 결국 아프리카계 미국인들의 문화에서 나온 음악이 세계인이 즐기는 음악이 되었다고 볼 수 있다. 현재 K-Pop의 아이돌 음악 문화 또한 흑인음악에 그 기본 바탕을 두고 있다고 볼 수 있다. 이러한 사실은, 우리와 관습과 이념이 다른 인종에게도 거부감 없이 우리의 문화가 침투될 수 있는 가장 큰 요인이 아닐 수 없다. 전 세계를 통합한 흑인음악의 중심에 있는 모타운 레코드사의 성공요인은 상업적으로 놀랍도록 뛰어난 음악 작품뿐만 아니라 현실에 안주하지 않는 뮤지션들의 자의식이라 할 수 있다. 지금의 인기에만 집착하여 10대에 편승한 음악시장과 작가의식, 예술성 결여를 지적받는 우리 대중음악계의 음반 관계자들과 뮤지션들의 자성이 필요하다.

• 한국아프리카학회지
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• 제29권
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• pp.27-53
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• 2009

At the start of the new century, South Africa probably had the largest number of HIV-infected people of any country in the world. The only nation that comes close is India with a population of one billion people compared to South Africa's figure of 57 million. The tragedy is that this did not have to happen. South Africa was aware of the dangers posed by AIDS as early as 1985. In 1991, the national survey of women attending antenatal clinics found that only 0.8percent were infected. In 1994, when the new government took power, the figure was still comparatively low at 7.6 %. The 2004 figure which has been published is 26.5%. This article tracks the epidemic globally, in the region and in South Africa. I explain some of the basic concepts around the disease and look at what may happen with respect to numbers. The situation is bad, and the number of people falling ill, dying and leaving families will rise over next few years. This will impact on South Africa in a number of important ways. This article assesses the demographic, economic and social consequences of the epidemic. It disposes of a number of myths and present the real facts. The AIDS in South Africa is not related to individuals only. It warns that AIDS in Africa is becoming a community and systemic problem. The acuteness of the problem does not stem merely from the fact that communities are affected, or could even be wipe out by the end of this decade, but from the fact that AIDS will place incredible burdens and obligations upon medical services, health care and religious communities such as churches. The facts confront churches' mission with the important question: who is going to take care of all the patients and where? The reality is that people dying of AIDS will have to be cared for at home by relatives and friends. A further question that arises is whether our people are prepared for this. AIDS was considered to be a homo-plague and the hunt was on for a scapegoat in the light of the fatal implication of the disease. At present we are in the strategic phase where we all realize that it will be of no avail to scare people with the ominous threat of AIDS AIDS destroys the optimism of our achievement ethics. This exposure of the culture of optimism is also an exposure of the so-called 'human basic fear which accuses Christianity that their concept of sin is a damper on man's search for liberation and basic need to be freed from all Imitation. AIDS is also a test for our ecclesiastical genuineness and the sincerity of our mission sensibility. It poses the question: How unconditional is Christian love? Is there room for the AIDS sufferer in the community of believers, despite the fact he is an acknowledged homosexual? The question to put to the church is whether the community of believers is an exclusive to put to the koinonia which excludes homosexuals. They may be welcome on principle, but in actual fact are not acceptable to the church community. As South Africa enters the new century, it is clear that the epidemic is not having a measurable impact. However, the impact of AIDS is gradual, subtle and incremental. The author's proposal of what is currently most needed in South Africa is that the little things will make a difference. It's about doing lots of little things better at grassroots level, with the emphasis on doing. There are so many community, churches and NGOs initiatives worth building on and intensifying. One must not underestimate the therapeutic value of working together in small groups to overcome a problem

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제16권10호
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• pp.421-434
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• 2016

본 연구는 국내 방송사업자가 아프리카 방송시장에 진출하는 데 필요한 정보와 방안을 제시하는 데 목적이 있다. 또한 국내 방송사업자가 아프리카에 진출하는데 있어서 정부기관이 어떠한 정책적 지원을 할 수 있는지에 대하여 제시하고, 이를 위해 구비하여야 할 내용도 제안하였다. 본 연구에서 한국 콘텐츠를 현지시장에 노출하고, 홍보효과의 극대화를 노리기 위하여서는 한국 문화관을 열거나 드라마 더빙 혹은 자막제작을 위한 비용을 지원할 필요가 있다는 점을 강조한다. 또한, 현재보다 더 다양한 채널을 바탕으로 드라마를 유통해야 하며, 이 과정에서 현지 제작자들과의 공동제작 형태를 고려해볼 필요도 있다는 내용을 제시하였다. 본 연구에서는 또 케냐의 사회 문화적 특성에 대한 분석을 통해 해당 국가의 민족성, 지역성, 사회적 관습을 파악하고 한류가 보다 빠르게 확산될 수 있는 문화적 기반을 조사하고자 했다. 국내 방송사업자와 정부기관은 본 연구결과를 바탕으로 한류 확산을 위한 기초자료와 시사점을 찾을 수 있을 것으로 기대된다. 지금까지 케냐의 사회문화적 특성, 케냐 현지 거주민들의 사고체계에 대한 선행연구가 거의 없었으므로, 본 연구는 케냐를 비롯한 아프리카 현지에의 한류 및 방송 콘텐츠 확산을 위한 국내 정책입안자들에게 직간접적인 도움이 될 수는 있을 것이다.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.353-368
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• 2015

Walter Van Beirendonck expresses a fairy tale world of perverted sexual desire of sadism and masochism, violence, and aggressiveness that breaks from a transient one-time concept as is an essential element of fashion. This study classifies the aesthetic characteristic shown on the design of Walter Van Beirendonck and analyzes the intent of his symbolism and meaning. The attempt has a meaning in exploring a new directionality of fashion by conveying a critical message to this end, contemporary fashion breaks down boundaries with artistic genre and connects a problematic consciousness that exists in life with fashion. The results of study on the aesthetic characteristics of Walter Van Beirendonck are as follows. First, Beirendonck emphasized an interpersonal image about body by giving a question through the deconstruction of image on a perfect body into race, age, and body based on body modification. Second, fetishism appeared as a consciousness that human identity and character can be changed by connecting a fetish element of sexual identity, and sadism and masochism with fashion's imagination. Third, infantilism as an amusement expression of the form metaphorically satirized life of modern people. Fourth, makeup shown on performance or festival of an African tribe was used in the way of mixture or reuse for ethnography to obtain inspiration from ethnography. Fifth, pop art combined a popular culture code as amusement through mass production and mass media. Aesthetics of Beirendonck do not have norm and are bold in using form, color, pattern, print, and styling because Beirendonck reinterpreted critical attitudes about essential problems that human life entails into a motif of his symbolic meaning in amusement. In regards to his design aesthetics, Beirendonck expanded fashion to the scope of Gesamtkunstwerk in a consistent and continued theme combined with philosophical creativity and differentiated from other fashion designers.