Contemporary Korea (KORE20002)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject is designed for students who are new to Korean studies. It covers a broad range of contemporary Korean affairs, including history, philosophy, politics, security, economy and socio-cultural issues since its independence from Japan in 1945. Each lecture will introduce one thematic issue in contemporary Korea, both South and North, ranging from its colonial and post-colonial experiences, the Korean War, national division and Pyongyang’s nuclear programs to K-pop and multiculturalism in South Korea.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students are expected to:

  • Comprehensively understand major issues in contemporary Korean history, politics, security, international relations, economy and society;
  • Critically engage reading materials;
  • Clearly demonstrate critical thinking in oral and visual presentations; and
  • Coherently develop arguments backed up with evidence in academic writing

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

ASIA20006 Contemporary Korea

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: 14 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Oral Presentation, equivalent to 500 words

  • 10 minutes
From Week 3 to Week 1220%

Proposal

  • 500 words
Week 310%

Mid-term Paper

  • 1000 words
Week 730%

Final Paper

  • 2000 words
During the examination period40%
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. Regular participation in tutorials is required.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

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 assessment must be submitted to pass this subject.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorJay Song
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 30 hours: A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

    Semester 2 contact information

    jay.song@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

A total of 170 hours.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025