3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture HonorsLower Division
This course explores Korean culture from antiquity to the present. Students will investigate the dynamic political and social forces that have shaped Korean history, comparing and contrasting them with those of other Asian countries. Various hands-on activities include an introduction to Korean cuisine, traditional musical instruments and costumes, and other cultural artifacts and practices.
Learning Outcomes1Build a solid understanding of contemporary Korean culture and social issues.
2Construct structured arguments about Korea, utilizing academic discourse, through several assignments.
3Identify facts and evidence related to Korean history, culture, and daily life through reading Korean media texts and watching films.
4Establish an analytical framework for K-pop culture and their fan culture.
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