KOREAN HISTORY(LECTURE IN ENGLISH)

  1. Course Description
    This is a survey course for foreign students who want to obtain a general idea of what Korean history is all about. More time and emphasis, however, is given to the period after the Chosun dynasty was established in the late 15th century. The contrast between the traditional and modern Korea, the coming of the western powers to Korea in the late 19th century and the impact it had on Korea, how the cold war turned into a hot war in 1950, and the making of a modernized Korea are among the topics studied.
  2. Course Objectives
    The goal of this course is to provide students with a broad overview of Korean history that will provide a clear historical context for all other Korean studies related courses.
  3. Teachnig Method
    Each week a different topic will be presented. There will be one 75-minute lecture and one 75-minute class discussion on a set text. Review sheets will be distributed in the week following each lecture topic. The set texts will be distributed via the intranet one week before the discussion is due to take place. It is recommended that the review sheets and photocopied texts be kept together in a suitable binder for future reference and revision. Each week one student will be asked to make a short presentation on the text to start off the class discussion. Students are encouraged to prepare sincerely and take an active part in these discussions, as this will be reflected in the final grades.
  4. Textbook
  5. Assessment
  6. Requiments
    Students should not absent themselves from class without good reason.
    They should take an active part in class discussion activities.
    They should prepare for the two exams by revising the content of the weekly review sheets thoroughly.
    They should ensure that written assignments/presentations are completed on time.
  7. Practical application of the course
    This course will provide students with a clear grasp of the history of Korea which is essential for understanding contemporary developments in Korea and North East Asia.
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