Course Details
| Title | Korean History and Culture |
| Field of Study | International Studies, Korean studies |
| Professor | David Andrew Tizzard (superfuntimehappysnack@gmail.com) |
| Type | Academic course |
| Delivery Type | Hybrid Track (2 weeks online + 2 weeks offline): Real-timeReal-time |
| Credits | 3 |
| Contact hours | 45 |
| Schedule | Morning |
| Course code | DIS2046 |
| Course number | 18046 |
| Description |
Korea is a well-told story. But who tells the story and what narrative is produced still remains a source of much controversy. This course examines the path of Korean history, how it has been produced, and towards what particular goals. |
| Objective |
The course is designed to achieve the following fundamental objectives: 1. Provide students with a strong understanding of what history is 2. Familiarize students with key events in Korean history 3. Develop critical thinking and analysis |
| Preparations |
Students are not required to have a great deal of knowledge before starting the class. Providing they have an open-mind and a desire to learn, they will be ready to begin. Of course, an interest in culture and sociology will be of some benefit. Materials: All materials will be supplied by the professor. They will be a combination of academic articles, newspaper articles, documentaries, and YouTube videos. |
| Materials |
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| Evaluation |
Attendance
10%
Final
30%
Midterm
20%
Participation
20%
Presentation
20% |
| Lesson Plan |
Class 1:
What is History? Chapter 1 of What is History? by E.H. Carr
Class 2:
History as a Moral Narrative Chapter 3 of What is History? by E.H. Carr
Class 3:
Before Modernity A study of Korean history during the Goryeo and Silla Dynasties
Class 4:
The Arrival of Confucianism A study of the Joseon Dynasty and its cultural effects
Class 5:
Imperialism and Colonialism in Northeast Asia The arrival of western powers and Japan’s growing hegemony
Class 6:
1919 Independence Movement Korea’s battle for political independence
Class 7:
Midterm Exam
Class 8:
Ethno-nationalism and the Creation of Myth How Korean heroes and tales were told
Class 9:
The Park Chung-hee Era Economic development or human rights?
Class 10:
The Gwangju Uprising The battle for democracy against military rule
Class 11:
The Arrival of Democracy From Kim Dae-jung onwards
Class 12:
North Korea and the Bomb Inter-Korean relations
Class 13:
21st Century Korea Modernity and freedom or continued oppression?
Class 14:
Student Presentations
Class 15:
Final exam
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| Last Updated | April 15, 2021 |