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Korean Popular Culture (KORE20007)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Dr Nicola Fraschini: nicola.fraschini@unimelb.edu.au
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Korean Popular Culture explores the many facets of Korean popular culture through the examination of its developments both at home and overseas. The subject introduces theoretical frameworks commonly applied in Korean Studies and critically supports the discussion of topics such as the global diffusion of the Korean wave, K-pop and K-dramas, fandom and celebrities, Korean cultural policies, and cultural diplomacy. This subject will investigate beyond the surface of contemporary “K-culture” and situate Korean creative industries and the domestic and international circulation of their products within Korean political, social, and economic reality. Overall, it provides a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Korean society through the lens of popular culture. This subject is taught in English.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Interpret and situate the factors behind the recent global spread of Korean popular culture
- Apply theoretical frameworks widely adopted in contemporary Korean Studies to interpret Korean popular culture-related phenomena
- Critically analyse and discuss Korean popular culture products by examining them within their social, political and economic contexts
- Evaluate cultural policies introduced over the recent decades to support and promote Korean popular culture and its products.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse cultural phenomena
- Navigate multicultural context with competence and cultural sensitivity
- Manage time effectively to balance various responsibilities
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding in interactions with others
- Evaluate scholarly arguments.
Last updated: 4 February 2025