HIST 377 Modern Korea
This course studies the current culture of modern Korea. Students will develop a critical understanding of Korean society, identities, perspectives, ways of life, and beliefs with a particular focus on how Korea's past has shaped contemporary Korean culture, the East Asian region, and the rest of the world, thereby helping them to develop greater cultural sensitivity, a deeper appreciation of cultural difference, and a sense of place in an interconnected world. This will be accomplished in part through the historical study of cultural products, such as Korean art, comics, literature, music, popular culture, and visual media. Junior/senior status recommended. Prerequisites: ENGL 102. (General Education ' World Cultures) Three credit hours.