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KRNS2641: Traditional Korea

2024 unit information

This unit of study provides a comprehensive overview of premodern Korean history and culture from ancient times to the 19th century. Students will study the emergence of prehistoric communal societies; formation of Three Kingdoms; politics and culture of Koryo and Choson dynasties. Topics of discussion include legends, cultural heritage, religious ideology, social customs, political organizations, gender relations, class structure, and social uprisings. Students will read scholarly works, study literary and historical texts in translation, and watch historical films and dramas.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Korean Studies

Code KRNS2641
Academic unit Korean Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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12 credit points from Korean Studies or 12 credit points at 1000 level from Asian Studies
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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ASNS2641
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. have a better understanding of premodern Korean history and culture.
  • LO2. develop research and writing skills.
  • LO3. discuss more actively and intelligently.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote

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