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Korea Today: Culture and Institutions (ASIA20006)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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This subject provides a solid foundation yet offers insightful and analytical perspectives on contemporary Korea. Although it will cover broad areas of contemporary Korea, specific focuses will be placed on society, culture, politics and economy. It is designed for both Korean and non-Korean speakers. Korea is currently Australia's third largest export market and fourth-largest trading partner. However, not a lot is known about this country apart from the dilemma posed by North Korea and recent surge of Korean popular culture in the world called ‘Hallyu: Korean Wave’. Topics such as major societal and cultural changes from traditional to contemporary Korea, how Korea achieved two miracles at once: economic development and complete democratization, What’s the fuzz and buzz about ‘Hallyu: Korean Wave’, Korea and its role in global politics, a future of Australia–South Korea relations and its significance in Australia will be critically discussed and analysed. This subject will be delivered by adopting student-centred learning approach where critical discussions among peers and lecturer-students will form the essence of lectures and tutorials deliveries.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject will:
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of traditions, ideologies and contemporary developments in Korea.
- Acquire the ability to use interdisciplinary frameworks to engage critically with key issues in contemporary Korea.
- Develop cross-cultural competences to acknowledge, respect and work effectively with people from Korea.
- Develop critical thinking skills and demonstrate abilities to apply synthesised perspectives and thoughts in light with ever-changing global environment including Korea.
- Develop foundational research, public speaking and objective-oriented discussion skills in the analysis of critical issues in Korea and the Asian region.
Generic skills
In addition to learning specific technical skills that will assist you in your future careers in science, engineering, commerce, education or elsewhere, you will have the opportunity to develop in this subject, generic skills that will assist you whatever your future career path.
- You will develop problem-solving skills (especially through tutorial exercises) including engaging with unfamiliar problems, and identifying relevant strategies.
- You will develop analytical skills - the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of the analysis.
- Through tutorials and other interactions with fellow students, you will develop the ability to work in a team.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- An essay, 1,200 words, due in week 4, 25%
- In class participation, throughout the semester, 10%
- Group presentation (Case study, 3-4 students), equivalent to 800 words, due during semester, each group is required to give a presentation between weeks 3-12, 15%
- A 2-hour examination, 2,000 words, due during the examination period, 50%
- Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject.
- Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jay Song Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 30 hours: A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017
Time commitment details
A total of 170 hours.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Tudor, Daniel. 2012, Korea : the impossible country / Daniel Tudor Tuttle Pub Rutland, Vt
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Asian Studies Major Asian Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Asian Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024