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Introduction to Korean Studies (Advanced) - KORE3900
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  Japanese and Korean Studies (School of Languages and Linguistics)
 
 
Course Outline: http://legacy.handbook.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit including 6 units of Korean at credit level; Excluded: KORE2500.
 
 
Excluded: GENT0414, KORE2500
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduces a wide range of topic areas in Korean Studies, such as history, politics, economics, business, society, culture, language and literature, with a particular focus on the rapid changes in the twentieth century and the strength and continuity of Korean culture. Also focuses on critical examination of research in these areas.

Learning Outcomes

  • Further develop an understanding of key theoretical concepts
  • The ability to consider and analyse critically
  • Develop essay writing skills and writing skills in general
  • Develop reading comprehension
  • Develop communication ability
  • Further develop an understanding of Korean history, society, and culture
  • The ability to relate these to wider social and historical trends
  • Develop cross-cultural understanding and communication skills
  • Acquire the ability to incorporate alternative worldviews.

Assessment

  • Participation - 10%
  • Tutorial oral presentation - 15%
  • Weekly reader critique - 10%
  • Tutorial paper - 20%
  • Review - 15%
  • Essay (2500 words) - 30%

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