Course No. KOS2007 Tues. & Thurs. 1:30-2:45 Xavier Hall, rm: 429
In this course, students will engage Korea’s rich cultural
heritage and long history, garner an understanding of the field of Korean
studies, gain a sense for the complexities of contemporary Korea, and learn the
fundamentals of critical reading and expository writing. The course surveys
important historical figures, cultural forces, and socio-economic developments on
the Korean peninsula, as well as methods, sources, and authors in the field of
Korean studies. Students will be tasked to find, organize, and critically
evaluate both primary and secondary Korean studies materials to deepen their knowledge
of Korea and become capable researchers. Please note that this course is
designed for Global Korean Studies majors and will be challenging. Class will
be conducted in English, and all writing assignments will be composed in
English. However, advanced Korean skills (including a basic knowledge of Sino-Korean
characters) will be required.
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