Korean Studies, School of Modern Languages and Cultures HKU

This course explores the history and structure of the Korean language in it political and cultural contexts. Students are expected to demonstrate advanced analytical skills in the understanding of Korean linguistics and the historical development of the Korean language as well as its interactions with neighbouring languages. The course discusses how the shift in government policies towards the Korean script from the 1950s onwards is an indicator of a shift in Korean national identity as a whole. The course also analyses the dynamics shaping Korean language today, e.g. “The English Fever”. The teaching materials and the main medium of instruction will be Korean.

Interdisciplinary Elective Course
KORE3027	The Korean language in historical perspective	6 credits

This course explores the history and structure of the Korean language in it political and cultural contexts. Students are expected to demonstrate advanced analytical skills in the understanding of Korean linguistics and the historical development of the Korean language as well as its interactions with neighbouring languages. The course discusses how the shift in government policies towards the Korean script from the 1950s onwards is an indicator of a shift in Korean national identity as a whole. The course also analyses the dynamics shaping Korean language today, e.g. “The English Fever”. The teaching materials and the main medium of instruction will be Korean.

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