• Educational Technology International
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.201-229
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• 2015

Culture is a crucial concept that forms the thinking and behaviors of a group of people, and it influences interactions in learning. Thus, it is also essential to consider cultural sensitivity in online learning technologies and instructional design as education is a set of learning actions based on values and perceptions. MOOCs, the latest online learning platform, are global online learning platforms that provide global learners with free and various learning resources including courses from different world-class institutions. Despite globalization having brought learners closer to sharing similar learning resources, the actual experiences with the resource are expected to vary according to cultures, mainly because learning behavior is a set of outcomes based on cultural differences. Taking this into consideration, this study aims to examine MOOCs from a cultural perspective in order to facilitate global learners, especially Korean learners, to utilize MOOCs with user-friendly services and contents. To achieve this objective, the study first identified and developed an evaluation criteria to examine the cultural sensitivity of MOOCs and conducted case studies on courses from major MOOC providers including edX and Coursera. From the findings, design recommendations of contents and courses on MOOCs were suggested to provide Korean learners with optimal learning experiences.

• Perspectives in Nursing Science
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.50-65
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• 2004

Despite the new wave of diverse philosophical thoughts in nursing, the criteria for theory evaluation rarely incorporate the new thoughts in its realm. Especially, feminist thoughts, which have contributed to the development of nursing knowledge through incorporating diversities and complexities of nursing phenomenon and reflecting social, cultural, and historical contexts surrounding nursing encounters, were rarely incorporated into the evaluation criteria. In this paper, a feminist approach to theory evaluation is proposed based on a critical analysis of the existing evaluation criteria. First, a historical review of feminist thoughts is provided, and feminist principles across diverse groups of thinking within feminism are discussed. Then, theory evaluation criteria are historically analyzed and critiqued while considering the feminist principles. The critical points found in the currently available theory evaluation criteria include: (a) the evaluation criteria are based on objectivity, (b) they are ignoring gender differences; (c) cultural differences tend not to be seriously considered; and (d) contexts surrounding nursing phenomenon are rarely considered. Based on the critical points, four additional components for theory evaluation are proposed. The components are: (a) respect for subjectivity; (b) historical and sociopolitical contextual considerations; (c) gender sensitivity; (d) cultural competence; and (e) blueprint for action.

• Educational Technology International
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.79-105
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• 2009

The notion of contradiction from Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) perspectives is known as an "engine" for the development of human practices because participants attempt to adjust their practices to resolve contractions. This study examines two middle school teachers' classroom practices from CHAT, focusing on the role of contradictions that emerged between their existing teaching practices and constructivist activities in the development of a student-centered technology-integrated learning environment. Findings indicated that teachers' awareness and resolution of contradictions played a large role in the development of a technology-supported student-centered learning environment, a culturally more advanced activity system: students displayed greater responsibilities for their learning and were guided to make effective decisions for their learning activity.

• 복식
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.108-123
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• 2006

This Study is about the color images oi clothes in the early 20th century in the Eastern and Western culture and the recreation of this color images through modern costume design in film. The aim of this study is to show how early 20th century color has born reinterpreted through present film costumes and how different cultural perspectives can influence color images. For the purposes of this study, 30 pictures of clothing, representative of the early 20th century, as well as films which have been internationally recognized for their costume design and strong cultural identity('Farewell M) 'Concubine', 'Raise the Red Lantern', 'Chicago' and 'The English Patient') were chosen and analyzed. The color image of these photographs and scenes from the movies were divided by Pantone Solid Chips and categorized by color groups such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, neutral and metallic. The analysis results of the color images in the early 20th century showed that the red group was used a lot in both cultures and the orange group was more often used in the West. In regards to the yellow group, goldish yellow were commonly used in the West but pale yellow was preferred in the East. The green group more used In the West but the blue group appears more in the East. Also, there were differences in color combination, texture and technique which demonstrates different cultural color recognition and association. In the case of film color image, present color image was added to past color image. In the West, color was used as a tool for visualizing the state of characters' mind and the mood of movies' story but in the East color image was intended to make the character stand out by changing the value and chroma. By comparing the color image of clothes from the early 20th century and color image from film in the West and the East, it is possible to analyze the cultural symbolic image of color. This study is one of first trials to analyze the cultural differences in rotor images and their symbolic meaning. Thus, further studies should persue to find out the influence of culture on the rotor image in terms of specific quantity and quality.

• 한국가정과교육학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.89-105
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• 2020

본 연구는 2015 개정 기술·가정 교과서의 '의복관리와 재활용' 단원을 ESD의 측면에서 분석하여 '의복관리와 재활용' 단원과 ESD와의 연관성을 찾고자 하였으며, 지속가능한 의생활 교육에 대한 학생들의 수업 참여도를 높이고 실천적 행동을 이끌어내는데 중요한 요소인 교과서의 탐구성향을 분석하였다. 이를 위하여 먼저 유네스코 통영 지역전문센터(Regional Centers of Expertise on ESD, RCE) 출판물의 ESD 핵심내용을 준거로 '의복관리와 재활용' 단원의 학습내용을 사회·정치·문화적 관점, 환경적 관점, 경제적 관점에 따라 분석하였다. 또한 Romey의 탐구적 교과서 분석방법을 변형하여 '의복관리와 재활용' 단원의 본문문장, 그림 및 도표, 학습활동 등을 분석하였다. 그 결과, 사회·정치·문화적 관점에서는 안전과 건강 및 식품, 환경적 관점에서는 자연자원과 에너지, 환경문제, 경제적 관점에서는 지속가능한 생산과 소비에 대한 내용을 찾아볼 수 있었다. 따라서 '의복관리와 재활용' 단원의 ESD 내용은 환경적 관점에 치우쳐져 있어 세 관점이 균형을 이루는 교과서 개발이 필요할 것으로 보았다. 또한 모든 교과서가 사실이나 정의적인 내용이 많아 탐구능력의 개발 기회를 얻기 어려운 성향을 지닌 것으로 나타났다. '의복관리와 재활용' 단원의 탐구성향 분석값과 ESD 관련 내용을 비교한 결과, 학습자의 수업참여를 높이기 위하여 글의 결론 부분에 ESD 관련 내용을 반영하고, 학습활동의 내용으로 ESD 관련 주제를 다루는 것이 필요할 것으로 보았다.

• 한국조리학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.122-129
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• 2018

The purpose of this study is to understand the evolution of food culture by applying the evolutionary mechanism to the process of forming the dog meat culture. To do this, this study first examined mutation, selection, and replication as a evolutionary mechanism by biological genes and explain the evolutionary process of food culture by applying so-called 'mime' which is a virally-transmitted cultural symbol or social idea. A meme acts as a unit for carrying cultural ideas, practices, that can be transmitted from one mind to another through writing, speech, gestures, rituals, or other imitable phenomena with a mimicked theme. In addition, this study also intended to use in-depth interviews on how people have diverse cultural perspectives interpret and accept edible culture of dog meat. In Korea, which was a traditional farming society, dog meat which is easier to obtain compare to beef has been chosen as an important source of protein. And this choice has been repeatedly reproduced through generations. However, the current generation's awareness of the edible culture of dog meat has changed. The meme of pet culture has been selected and replicated, and this cultural evolution will eventually lead to the culling of dog meat.

• 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.46-53
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• 2011

Popular culture in modem society is that research is to understand the lives of the public. Since post-modem ism, in a clear perspective of the rapidly developing modern society, and the appearance of various societies have been drawn. Of the phenomenon is playing a large role in the admission of the public can see this was: strange places for the properties in the popular culture to analyze and find the meaning makes carry through their own perspective. It also dominates the field of spatial design for the public to understand cultural perspectives and positions should be aware of the importance of thinking. The relationship between spatial design and popular culture, modern society has become an essential point is changed popular culture that has more space, the design characteristics of the new changes will affect their position. In this study, playing a large role in the modern of culture properties, spatial design, looking at areas of social and cultural positions that are clearly focused. Therefore, the cultural phenomenon here in the popular culture of the design characteristics of the space, according to the visual design direction of modern society present in the space is presented.

• 가정간호학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.133-141
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• 2017

Purpose: This descriptive study aims to analyze the effects of the satisfaction level in the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, conflicts between them, acculturative stress and stress coping strategies on elderly depression in multi-cultural families. Methods: The survey was conducted on 89 mothers-in-law, aged 65 or older, in multi-cultural families with a foreign daughter-in-law. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, and then were used to conduct t-test, ANOVA, correlation and multiple regression analyses using the statistical program SPSS 21.0. Results: This study found several factors contributing to depression of mothers-in-law in multi-cultural families. Those factors include living alone without a spouse, poor health, a high level of perceived discrimination and a passive reaction in terms of stress coping strategies. Conclusion: A sense of discrimination perceived by the mothers-in-law having a foreign daughter-in-law implies that the people around them and the community should make efforts to reject distorted perspectives and remove prejudice against foreign daughters-in-law. In addition, the mothers-in-law should receive education and training to use more active and positive stress coping strategies in a stressful situation with the foreign daughter-in-law.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제6권6호
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• pp.87-93
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• 2015

광고에 대한 접근 방식은 크게 두 가지로 설명된다. 즉, 마케팅 관점과 커뮤니케이션 관점이다. 광고학자 오조(Ozoh, 1998)는 광고가 마케팅의 도구라는 관점과 광고가 커뮤니케이션 과정이라는 관점으로 구분해 논할 수 있다고 주장했다. 이 두 가지 관점은 광고의 메시지가 어떤 내용과 형태로 구성되어야 하는가에 대한 다양한 논쟁을 제시하기도 한다. 광고는 기본적으로 광고주로부터 소비자에게 메시지를 전달하는 것을 포함하고, 다시 피드백을 받는 설득의 커뮤니케이션 과정에 속한다고 본다. 그러나 이 두 범주가 보여주는 차이점에도 불구하고 기업의 브랜드가치를 측정하는 문화코드의 개념에서는 상호 보완의 기능을 한다고 할 수 있다. 본 연구는 이 두 관점을 양적 소구와 질적 소구로 분류한 뒤, 광고 텍스트의 소구방법으로 시도되는 스토리텔링 장치를 문화기호학적 관점에서 설명한다. 즉 상품의 의미가치가 상품에 대한 사용가치로 표출되어 소비자들의 욕구충족을 어떻게 만족시키고 있는가를 기호화 과정으로 분석한다. 분석 방법으로는, 그레마스의 의미생성모델을 실제 사례로서 커피광고에 적용시켜본 뒤, 프랑스 커피 광고와 한국의 커피 광고의 차별화 전략의 상이점을 기호학적 관점에서 분석해 보고자 한다.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.236-246
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• 2023

This study aims to understand microaggressions directed toward international students from the perspective of international exchange professionals, who tend to be in relatively close contact with international students. This study targeted professionals who directly advise and support international students at university international exchange centers in J and G cities. The data were collected by conducting focus group interviews with seven participants in two groups from 25 May to 8 June 2023. Data were collected by conducting focus group interviews of seven participants in two groups from 25 May to 8 June 2023. After analyzing the interview data using thematic analysis, two themes emerged: the experiences of international students and the perspectives of international exchange professionals. The experience of international were further categorized into three sub-themes: differences in cultural context, academic discrimination, and discrimination due to lack of information. The perspectives of international exchange professionals were further categorized into three sub-themes: limited access to infrastructure, different perspectives depending on the level of the country, and consideration as a barrier. It is hoped that the findings of this study, obtained by exploring the microdiscrimination faced by international students at universities, will facilitate the development of different systems and policy recommendations to improve the experiences of international students.