Creative Writing Class Module using the Metaphorical form of Modern Poetry－Focusing on Non-identity and Activating a Living Metaphor

Abstract

This study, as a class study to enhance creative writing ability among students, tried to use the operation method of ‘living metaphor’. In this process, this study presented a class module and applied it in the classroom to review its achievements and limitations. The problem with existing studies that usually connect ‘metaphor’ with ‘writing education’ is that they accept too lightly the universal concept of metaphor and apply it to classes. This study tried to pay attention to the concept of ‘living metaphor’ that highlights ‘difference and non-identity’, rather than the ‘concept of metaphor’ that has been connected to ‘similarity’ without any review. This is because the metaphor entails a structure of thinking that can trigger novelty and creativity. In this process, this study focused on the concepts of metaphor and diaphor, which were noted in the theory of poetry and the theory of poetry creation. In addition, Korean modern poetry, which is being created as of late, was used as a reference material and as a module for the class. Through this process, this study confirmed that creative expression and logical commentary are possible by using the corresponding class module. In addition, this study confirmed that such a class module can lead to self-concept and identity exploration beyond simply creating creative expressions.