ASCL 62.06 Exploring Korea Through Film

This course explores cinematic representations of Korean history and the diverse interpretations of social, cultural, and political issues portrayed in modern and contemporary Korean films. The course is structured by thematic issues, including: Korean ideas about politics and monarchy, North Korea's self-identity, rapid industrialism, South Korea's democratic movement, and Korean's concept of love. The class will view Korean films, and also read novels depicting similar issues and compare and contrast the theatrical and literary representations.

Instructor

Kim

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SOC; WCult:NW

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Offered

• Spring