Korean Studies, School of Modern Languages and Cultures HKU

Korean Studies 2 provides students with the opportunity to explore more core aspects of Korean society from a social science perspective. Topics may vary from year to year which cover Korean government structure, interactions with North Korea, Korean economic development, urban development and innovation, etc., depending on students’ interest and the expertise of the instructor. Students will further deepen their knowledge of Korean society by learning about Korean politics and economics. They will also analyze Korean society from a sociological and anthropological angle.

Interdisciplinary Elective Course
KORE2025	Korean Studies 2	6 credits

Korean Studies 2 provides students with the opportunity to explore more core aspects of Korean society from a social science perspective. Topics may vary from year to year which cover Korean government structure, interactions with North Korea, Korean economic development, urban development and innovation, etc., depending on students’ interest and the expertise of the instructor. Students will further deepen their knowledge of Korean society by learning about Korean politics and economics. They will also analyze Korean society from a sociological and anthropological angle.

Prerequisite: KORE1021. Introduction to Korean culture and society
Assessment:100 % coursework
(Not on offer in 2017/2018)