Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to design instruction measures for the efficient appreciation of folk songs through a learning design that focused on an analysis of the lyrics’ meanings. Methods: A Jeju folk song, ‘Women Divers’ Rowing Song’, with many verses and excellent literary value was selected. This study analyzed the metaphorical and ironic expressions of the lyrics. and also aimed to appreciate the folk song from a comprehensive perspective by connectively examining the literature and culture related to the Haenyeo (Women Divers). Results: The learning design procedures for improving the ability to appreciate folk songs are as follows. First, after understanding the overall context of the lyrics of the folk song, the meanings inherent in the keywords such as Ieodo, Jindo, and Jeoseung were analyzed. This process drew upon areas like various symbolisms of Ieodo, the rough pathway of leaving a hometown and the tough life of the Haenyeo, and the various emotional changes when working in the sea. Second, the characteristics of the Haenyeo were examined based on the approach to their historical/cultural background. The overall contents of the culture of Jeju’s Haenyeo, which were introduced by UNESCO showed the value of our culture, that the world recognized and aimed to learn. Also, based on the vivid description from the viewpoint of observer and lifestyle of the Haenyeo recorded in Shin Gwang-Su’s “Jamnyeo-ga”, the historical origin of the culture of the Haenyeo was examined. This study is significant as it establishes a foundation for appreciating folk songs from a comprehensive perspective by understanding the meanings of the lyrics and characteristics of the culture of Jeju’s Haenyeo through this series of processes. Conclusion: The lyrics of folk songs contain philosophical values, lifestyle, and the nature-friendly life of ancestors. This study aims to see the establishment of educational conditions for deeply instructing students about the various sentiments in songs by continuously researching the learning design for analyzing the meanings of folk song lyrics.
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