Overview
In this unit you will critically examine the languages, cultures and societies of Korea and Koreans living on the Korean Peninsula and elsewhere around the world. The first half of the unit explores language, identity, gender, and sexuality. The second half of the unit focuses on the demographics of Korea … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-BLENDED
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Hyein Ellen Cho
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Lucien Brown
Dr Hyein Ellen Cho
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
evaluate important linguistic, cultural, societal and historical issues regarding the Korean language and people;
2.
critically examine the ways that linguistic and cultural practices of Korean people living either on the Korean peninsula or elsewhere are connected to and indeed reflect society and culture;
3.
critically read and interpret a variety of different texts on Korean language, culture and society;
4.
critically discuss the different texts and contexts studied in the unit;
5.
use appropriate theoretical and research tools.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Analytical exercise
2 - Participation
3 - Case study
4 - Research project
5 - Portfolio
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Availability in areas of study
Global Asia
Korean studies
Korean studies