Modern Korean History

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course will explore how Korean thinkers and activists have engaged religions and ideologies in the major political, social and cultural movements and activism during colonial and contemporary Korea. Through this course, the students are expected to gain a deeper understanding of how ideologies and religious ideas have informed the major debates and collective activities that have made the Korean history progress further. One further aim of this class is to enhance the students' ability to write readable essays and paper based on their knowledge and insight acquired throught the lectures, readings and discussions.