Overview

This unit aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of the essential historical developments and philosophical constructs that have impacted the Korean Peninsula. It focuses on some of the most contentious areas of premodern and modern Korean history to equip you with a solid understanding of the forces that … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Daniel Pieper

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Daniel Pieper
Associate Professor Andy Jackson

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Identify, describe, and critically evaluate key historical events and ideological frameworks that have made Korea the country it is;

2.

Demonstrate critical understanding of historical debates surrounding core events in Korean history;

3.

Demonstrate research skills evidence from a variety of printed and online, oral and visual, secondary and primary historical sources provided in English;

4.

Effectively and clearly communicate the results of your critical reflection on Korean history in English;

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Quiz
2 - Participation
3 - Reflection
4 - Quiz
5 - Pitch
6 - Essay
7 - Portfolio

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Korean studies