- 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.
- Course Objectives
1. Demonstrate familiarity with the broad outilines of modern Korean history from the late-nineteenth century to the early twenty-first century.
- Teachnig Method
1. Attend.
2. Complete reading assignments.
3. Be prepared to participate.
4. If you will miss a quiz or exam due to unavoidable circumstances, please make arrangements in advance to take the quiz or exam at another time.
5. Please be sure to read the syllabus and understand the course requirements and grading.
- Textbook
- Assessment
- Requiments
Students must complete the assigned readings, attend lectures, visit my office during office hours, take four quizzes, a midterm exam, and a non-cumulative final exam. Final grades will be determined as follows:
Midterm Exam: 25%
Final Exam: 25%
Quizzes (4@10%): 40%
Attendance: 10%
- Practical application of the course
Students who successfully complete this course will be be able to demonstrate a general understanding of Korean history with a particular focus on the connections between the political, cultural, and intellectual trends of the the late nineteenth century and the colonial period and South and North Korean histories from 1945 to the present. The ability to make these connections will enable to students to have a greater understanding of Korean politics, culture, and society in the present and deepen their experience of Korea for the duration of their study here and into tthe future.
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