Korean Studies, School of Modern Languages and Cultures HKU

This is a topical course that adopts multi-disciplinary perspectives to examine significant and complex issues in Korea during the 20-21st centuries. Topics include symbolic sites, activities and objects with discussion revolving around their significance and their meanings to Korea’s evolving identity. Questions about the mobilization of tradition in contemporary Korea underpin this course.

Interdisciplinary Elective Course
KORE2026	Topics in Korean culture and society	6 credits

This is a topical course that adopts multi-disciplinary perspectives to examine significant and complex issues in Korea during the 20-21st centuries. Topics include symbolic sites, activities and objects with discussion revolving around their significance and their meanings to Korea’s evolving identity. Questions about the mobilization of tradition in contemporary Korea underpin this course.

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