[Long] A Case For High Culture

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Remove the high!

Updated: 2024.09.24

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[Long] A Case For High Culture

[긴 지문] 모두를 위한 “하이컬쳐”

Articles

Why studying the humanities matters

Videos

Oh The Humanities - A Defense of the Humanities Harvard, and the decline in the humanities

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

What was your first impression of the Oedipus story?

오이디푸스 이야기에 대한 첫인상은 어땠나요?

Do you agree that stories like the Oedipus story can provide catharsis even for younger readers?

오이디푸스 이야기와 같은 이야기가 어린 독자들에게도 카타르시스를 제공할 수 있다는 데 동의하시나요?

Why do you think the humanities, literature, and art are often considered "impractical" in today's society?

오늘날 사회에서 인문학, 문학, 예술이 종종 '비실용적'이라고 여겨지는 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하세요?

In what ways do you think literature, philosophy, or art help individuals and societies deal with suffering?

문학, 철학 또는 예술이 개인과 사회가 고통을 극복하는 데 어떤 방식으로 도움이 된다고 생각하시나요?

Do you believe that art and philosophy are essential in helping us make sense of life’s chaos? Why or why not?

예술과 철학이 삶의 혼돈을 이해하는 데 필수적이라고 생각하시나요? 왜 그런가요?

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

jarring

causing a strong or unpleasant reaction due to discord or contrast; shocking or disturbing

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The sudden jarring noise startled everyone in the room.

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Her jarring remarks disrupted the flow of the conversation.

purging

the act of removing or getting rid of something unwanted or harmful; cleansing

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The company went through a “purging” process, eliminating outdated policies.

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Many people find emotional purging through meditation or journaling helpful.

relegate

to assign to a lower position or rank; to move something to a less important place

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After the scandal, he was relegated to a less prominent role in the company.

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The team's poor performance relegated them to the second division.

frivolous

lacking seriousness or importance; trivial or silly

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She spent money on frivolous items she didn’t need.

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The court dismissed the frivolous lawsuit due to a lack of evidence.

coquetry

flirtatious behavior, typically to attract attention or admiration without serious intent

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Her subtle coquetry made him unsure if she was truly interested or just playing around.

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The character's coquetry added a playful charm to the story.

en masse

in a group; all together

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The students left the classroom en masse as soon as the bell rang.

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The protesters marched en masse through the streets demanding change.

nihilistic

believing that life is meaningless or rejecting all moral or religious principles

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His nihilistic outlook on life made it difficult for him to find joy in anything.

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The film explores the nihilistic tendencies of a society in decline.

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