Korean History through Film
Overview
Subject area
EAST
Catalog Number
262
Course Title
Korean History through Film
Department(s)
Description
The history of premodern and modern Korea through a selection of historical themes and personages featured in contemporary Korean films and dramas. Topics include Choson kingship and politics; Confucianism; war and technology; social structure; gender and family; law and society; arts and material culture; and quotidian lives ofpeople. No prior knowledge of Korean cinema or language is required; lectures and work will be done in English; films will be screened with English subtitles.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
033210