This study compares and analyzes the phenomena and characteristics of soundscapes of university campuses that have different geographic locations, sizes, natural environments, and historical and traditional cultures, and aims to examine how it is iden...
This study compares and analyzes the phenomena and characteristics of soundscapes of university campuses that have different geographic locations, sizes, natural environments, and historical and traditional cultures, and aims to examine how it is identified and meaningful, and how it is involved in the formation of the sound environment or the atmosphere or image of the campus from the idea of soundscape. The listening survey was made to compare the phenomenon of the soundscape of the university campus. University members belonging to Chonnam national university, Suncheon national university, and Songwon university campuses located in Gwangju and Jeonnam area were directly visited and interviewed on 5 items of personal attributes and 16 items related to soundscape. As results, the sound environment of the university campus consists of natural sound, mechanical sound, social sound, signal sound, and quietness, among which natural sound and social sound showed the most frequency. The rich natural sounds such as the sound of water and birdsong, and the social sounds of various life and activities experienced by university members, represent the identity and diversity of the soundscape of each campus. From the soundscape of the campus, it is necessary to expand the thinking of the preservation of the environment, including the natural and cultural environment, and it is necessary to transmit the unique sound environment and culture of the university called campus-like. University members themselves basically realize the existence and preciousness of the sound environment and cultural resources of the campus.