History and Memory in Korean Cinema and Media

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Overview

Subject area

EAST

Catalog Number

262

Course Title

History and Memory in Korean Cinema and Media

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

Course Schedule