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About the Course

This course examines the transformation of Korean society beginning around the turn of the 20th century to contemporary times. In particular, it explores how shifting categories of masculinity, and by contrast, femininity have impacted upon, and in turn been influenced by social, cultural, and political change. Using multiple disciplinary lenses, we will critically examine how gender intersects with political, social, and economic developments starting with the Confucianization of Korean society during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) up to the contemporary moment of globalization and neoliberal reform. The class will draw on a variety of topics such as traditional views of women, religion, race, class, education, patriarchy, sexuality, imperialism, modernity, war, globalization, the diaspora, among others. Special attention will be placed on the historical, transnational and transdisciplinary connections....

Top reviews

LH

Oct 6, 2019

I really like this course. It does show a point of view I wasn't expecting to learn about Korea and it really opened my mind and eyes a bit. It is a really well-taught class and I am enjoying it!

TC

May 28, 2020

This is the best course ever. I would like to recommend for those who want to know more and learn about the Korean culture in depth:)

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By Andrea d J M M

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Jul 20, 2021

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By AJSS

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Sep 10, 2021

The course cud have been split into two separate courses given by the two lecturers separately as there were a lot of topics but most were not covered in very great detail without a large amount of additional reading. Many of the links are no longer available or out of date and as a majority of the course is based on peer graded reviews it means that you are completely dependent on the good will of your fellow students and their willingness to leave a review for you. Having said that much of the information was interesting and thought provoking and with additional research can provide insight into these topics in contemporary South Korea.

By Joy S

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Aug 28, 2017

Good overview of how things stand in South Korea. Slightly hard to understand as it is taught by Koreans with Korean accents.

By Courtney-Sophia H

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Jan 12, 2023

Interesting, diverse topics to help people with no background knowledge of South Korean society/culture.

Links for several suggested readings/viewings need updating.

I do not like that almost 50% of the graded component is based on peer-review.

By Joobo K

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Jan 27, 2023

Too many of biased information about the nation. Please update you.