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Korea Today: Culture and Institutions (ASIA20006)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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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