공론장으로서의 독일 슈타트테아터(Stadttheater) 연구 : 도이체스 테아터 베를린 사례를 중심으로

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study explores the potential of the “Aesthetic Public Sphere” as a countermeasure to the decline of the contemporary public sphere, using the German Stadttheater system as its model. Focusing on the case of the Deutsches Theater Berlin, this research analyzes how a critical public sphere is realized through the combination of the German Kulturstaat (cultural state) ideology and artistic autonomy.
The findings demonstrate that the Stadttheater system, with its stable public funding, provides the institutional foundation to free theaters from commercial pressures, enabling them to combine aesthetic experimentation with social discourse. The Deutsches Theater has established a practical model of public service through its DT Kontext and DT Jung* programs, which extend the aesthetic experience of performances into discussions of historical responsibility and ethical reflection, thereby promoting civic engagement.
This study concludes that theaters, transcending their role as mere entertainment venues, function as a crucial public sphere that fosters critical thinking among citizens through art. It holds significance by expanding the discourse on the public sphere to include aesthetic and institutional perspectives and by proposing practical measures to enhance the public role of the performing arts in South Korea. This study aims to provide practical directions for future program improvements. By doing so, it intends to contribute to strengthening the connection between the university's general education and major education programs.