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Korean Politics and Society (KORE30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Overview
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The subject is offered during the Winter term as an overseas subject taught at one of the major universities in Seoul, South Korea. Topics include domestic party politics, national division, divided families, North Korean defectors, youth unemployment, gender-based violence, migrant workers and multicultural families. The subject includes visits to the Demilitarised Zone, the National Assembly, the National Museum, a multi-cultural centre, a K-pop school, and a North Korean human rights organisation. At the end of the semester, the students will present their papers at the partner university in Seoul.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Explain the key issues in contemporary Korean politics and society;
- Identify various potential factors for contentious social and political issues in Korea;
- Evaluate major political or social events in contemporary Korea;
- Suggest policy recommendations for political and social problems in Korea today.
Generic skills
- Acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion.
- Show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing.
- Acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion.
- Acquire public speaking skills through oral presentation
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission of subject coordinator :
This subject has a quota, an application process applies. For further information on the application and selection process please use the link below:
https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/overseas-experience#about
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Korean language.
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: 15 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid-term essay
| Day 6 | 20% |
Presentation (with photos and/or videos)
| Day 12 | 30% |
Final Essay
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all classes in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in all classes is required. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Last updated: 15 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
The subject is offered during the Winter term as an overseas subject taught at one of the major universities in Seoul, South Korea
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
Last updated: 15 February 2024