한국구비문학회 30년, 현대적 활용의 성과와 과제 -문화콘텐츠와 다문화 논의를 중심으로

Abstract

In this paper, 35 cultural content articles included in Life and Oral Literature of Koreans, and 14 cultural content articles and 16 multicultural studies included in Oral Literature Research Vol. 1 to Vol. 69 (1994-2023) were analyzed.
 The early cultural contents research was carried out focused on the justification for the modern use of oral literature and the main issues for the settlement of the methodology. Since then, the main achievement has been to reveal how narrative stereotypes, mythical worldviews, male and female growth narratives, and typical narrative development are applied to content utilization. In this paper, what has been presented is the steps and methods of researchers, who are forming in-depth knowledge of oral literature theory and each piece, for carrying out content creation work. In addition, the necessity of spreading various genres such as proverbs, riddles, experiences, and life stories was raised.
 Early multicultural studies focused on various aspects of cultural intersection within oral literature. After 2017, research on the oral narratives of migrants is gaining momentum, centering on the『Comprehensive Synopsis of Multicultural Oral Literature(다문화 구비문학대계)』.
 In this paper, we discussed the necessity of researching oral literature materials that can show Korean characteristics and the interculturality pursued by multiculturalism as materials suitable for cross-cultural understanding beyond ethnocentrism. In addition, it was emphasized that the meaning of coexistence through courtesy, respect, and empathy for others inherent in Korean oral literature could be an important alternative to discussing multiculturalism.