A study on Korean HYO culture for Korean language education - Focused on [The Story of Simcheong-jeon] -

Abstract

Background: Learning a language is like learning a culture. Since ancient times, Korea has considered ‘HYO’ more important than anything else. Since Korean filial piety contains universality of mankind, its value is unique. When understanding and altruistic consideration for others and other societies are desperately needed, it seems natural to find the orientation of ‘HYO’, a sense of ethics that humanity must protect until the end. Therefore, from the point of view of Korean language education, Korean HYO is highly valued as a culture that can be taught to mankind with various backgrounds. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to confirm the modern value of filial piety culture in Korean language education by utilizing <Simcheong-jeon>, a representative classic novel that best expresses Korean filial piety sentiment. Methodology/Approach: First, by reviewing previous studies of <Shimcheong-jeon>, the common thematic consciousness is analyzed. Second, in the interpretation of HYO in Korea, traditional and modern interpretations are made, and the meaning of ‘HYO’ is reinterpreted from a modern point of view. Third, analyze the contents of <Simcheong-jeon> and review the contents of ‘HYO’ culture with Korean language education in mind from a modern point of view. Findings/Conclusions: The meaning of modern HYO can be interpreted as HYO in which mutual respect acts as a basic principle, HYO in which love for others is premised, and HYO in consideration and service based on understanding of differences and a sense of equality. In <Simcheong-jeon>, as Simcheong's HYO becomes the center, it includes the father's trust and faith in his daughter and Shimcheong's trust and faith in her parents. In addition, it was possible to find the HYO of the spirit of consideration and service through the understanding and love of the neighbors for Simcheong's. finally, the practical attitude of the emperor, who is in the highest position. Implications: If Korea's HYO culture is approached as a universal human value in terms of Korean language education by using <Shimcheong-jeon>, which has been reinterpreted as modern HYO, Korean HYO can be sublimated into a human culture. As an effort for that possibility, this study has significance.