Overview
This advanced unit critically examines various forms of writing, literature, and media produced on the Korean peninsula from the colonial period (1910–1945) to the present day.
You will encounter a variety of text types, including short stories, novels and poetry, as well as webtoons and other multimodal texts. You will … For more content click the Read More button below.
The unit will be offered in both Korean and English, with placement in the Korean or English stream being decided by the unit coordinator. In both the English and Korean streams you will develop reading, writing, listening and discussion skills as well as language and cultural awareness. You will also learn the historical, political and socio-economical context in which to understand and analyse contemporary Korean literature and writing. Writing skills to be developed include vocabulary and translation, creative writing, synthesis and argument in essay writing.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Hyein Ellen Cho
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Hyein Ellen Cho
Notes
If this is your language entry point, this unit requires a language entry level test.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Explain the historical context of modern Korean literature;
2.
Analyse primary works of modern Korean literature in Korean;
3.
Engage in informed discussion of the different texts and contexts studied in the unit;
4.
Produce clear, grammatically and syntactically appropriate response papers and writings (short answers, translations, creative writing, essays, etc.) in Korean on topics provided or chosen for assessment.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Exercises
2 - Reflection
3 - Participation
4 - Portfolio
5 - Other
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Korean studies