Interpreting the Meanings of the “Rural Regeneration Act”: from the View of Roland Barthes’ Symbolism

• Main Authors: Mei-Chuan Wu, 吳美娟
• Other Authors: Jeng-Ti Huang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2011
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/37181476693360241988

碩士 === 國立暨南國際大學 === 公共行政與政策學系 === 99 === Rural Regeneration Act (Act for short) was put into effect by President Ma on August 4th, 2010. The Act hopes to improve the life quality of farmers and achieves the goal of enriching farmers. However, different viewpoints regarding to the Act exist among legislators, scholars, non-governmental organizations, and agricultural organizations. This study applies the symbolism of Roland Barthes, treats the Act as a symbol, and discusses the structure of meaning which includes denotation and three kinds of meanings in mythological aspects – connotation, myth and symbol. According to the study’s result, we are supportive of the Act and hold positive attitude toward the efforts made by President Ma along with the Department of Agriculture. On the other hand, as serving in the Department of Agriculture, we also deeply realize that the Act emphasizes relentless service and policy promotion over the course of law-making and law-enforcement. Nevertheless, interpretation of the results of applying Barthes’ symbolism may differ. The difference may reflect an individual’s viewpoint about the life, and his/her working experience. This study’s result is only one of self-understanding and we should be open to other interpretations.