Course Info
3 Credits per Course
Culture
☆Syllabus - Korean Cinema : an international success (Antoine Coppola, 코폴라).pdfKorean Cinema: An International Success
(ISS6) #202
Antoine Coppola
coppolaseoul@hotmail.com
Course Description
Korean Cinema : the best films to study and the most enjoyable practice! In this workshop, we will talk about the Korean cinema its history and its style from the beginning to the Hallyu (Korean Wave) and nowadays. After this first overview of the most famous Korean movies, we will remake some outstanding scenes. The students will choose some sequences and then we will draw the storyboard and remake and shoot (and edit) the scenes (supervised by the professor).
Required Textbooks/Materials
Some articles will be provided during the class and non mandatory books to read
Method of Instruction/Lecturing
Some videos to watch online and discussion and practical workshop (scenario stodyboard shooting editing) in the classroom or around iot.
Field of Lecture
Culture
☆Syllabus - The Korean Wave and Contemporary Korean Culture (Jiseon Kim, 김지선).pdfThe Korean Wave and Contemporary Korean Culture
(S2405) #303
Jiseon Kim
jseon.kim@gmail.com
Course Description
This class aims to provide general ideas of the Korea Wave focusing on multi-faceted aspects of current trends of cultural phenomenon. Through this class, students are expected to acquire a deeper analytic knowledge of cultural and social issues in contemporary Korea by examining various articles, TV shows, and films with a view to enhancing appreciation of contemporary Korean culture while developing their critical reading of society though popular media.
Required Textbooks/Materials
Handouts provided
Method of Instruction/Lecturing
Lecture + Watching Audio Visual Material, Discussion
Field of Lecture
Culture, Sociology
☆Syllabus - Korean Popular Culture and Media (Jongmyung Lee, 이종명).pdfKorean Popular Culture and Media
(ISS10) #207
Jongmyung Lee
journaleest@outlook.com
Course Description
This course leads students to understand contemporary Korean popular culture along with Hallyu and its global fandom. The topics to be discussed including K-pop, K-drama, film, media industry, Korean language, etc. Students will have an opportunity to learn theoretical concepts and critical issues that enable them to better understand Korean culture in academic field.
Required Textbooks/Materials
All the reading are provided.
[Supplementary Text]
The Korean Wave: Evolution, Fandom, and Transnationality (D.Y. Jin & T. J. Yoon (Eds.), 2017, Lexington Books)
Method of Instruction/Lecturing
Lecture, Presentation, Discussion
Field of Lecture
Culture
☆Syllabus - The Korean Wave, Hallyu and K-pop (Jenna Kim, 김제나).pdfThe Korean Wave: Hallyu and K-pop
(S2406) #207
Jenna Kim
dizicre@gmail.com
Course Description
This course examines the evolution of Hallyu (Korean Wave) through the analysis of various Korean contents, including K-pop, K-drama and Korean film. Primarily focusing on K-pop, students will gain insights into its history by exploring significant songs and artists representing different time periods. Also, students will examine the influences of Japanese and Western cultures on Korean popular music by exploring the interconnectedness through key historical events. Overall, students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of Korean popular culture through the study of Hallyu and K-pop.
Required Textbooks/Materials
Jin, Dal Yong (2023). Understanding the Korean Wave. 1st ed. Taylor and Francis.
Method of Instruction/Lecturing
Theory, Discussion, Case study
Field of Lecture
Culture
Political Science
☆Syllabus - Understanding Contemporary East Asia (JongWan Baik, 백종완).pdfUnderstanding Contemporary East Asia
(S2408) #207
Jongwan Baik
jwbaik@hufs.ac.kr
Course Description
East Asia is an important region that includes the second and third-largest economies globally and has four countries in the G20. East Asian countries have achieved remarkable economic success since the post-war period but are facing many endogenous and exogenous challenges. Focusing on East Asia, this course will explore the historical evolution of East Asian regional order and the patterns of economic rise, cooperation, and integration in the region. Topics examined in this course include Chinese tributary-based regional order, Japan’s rise and colonialism, the U.S. pivot and US-China rivalry, nationalism, North Korean conundrum, the unification model of two Koreas, economic development of Japan, Korea, and China, territorial disputes in East Asia, and regional economic and security cooperation.
Required Textbooks/Materials
All readings will be available online.
Method of Instruction/Lecturing
Lecture & Discussion
Field of Lecture
Political Science
Economics
☆Syllabus - Northeast Asian Economic Relations (EuiChan Shin, 신의찬, Bongchul Kim, 김봉철).pdfNortheast Asian Economic Relations
(ISS2) #304
Bongchul Kim, Euichan Shin
bong625@hufs.ac.kr / euchan@hufs.ac.kr
Course Description
Understanding of critical issues on comtemporary NEA region.
Required Textbooks/Materials
Pekkanen, Ravenhill, Foot, “Oxford handbook of the International Relations of Asia” Oxford University Press, 2014 / other materials
Method of Instruction/Lecturing
Lecture, class participation and discussion methods
Field of Lecture
Politics, Economics
☆Syllabus - Understanding Korean Economy: Growth and Development (Seungrae Lee, 이승래, Bongchul Kim, 김봉철).pdfUnderstanding Korean Economy: Growth and Development
(ISS1) #302
Bongchul Kim, Seungrae Lee
bong625@hufs.ac.kr/srlee@hufs.ac.kr
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to improve the understanding of the Korean economy in the global perspective. Also, in doing so, the instructors will help the students to enhance their knowledge about theories of macroeconomics, international trade and economic development in the light of the Korean and the other East Asian experiences. This course will mostly examine the century-old economic development of Korea by focusing on the period after World War II. This course will be devoted to review the evolution of the Korean economy during the last several decades and major characteristics as well as the most important policy change of each decade will be explained
Required Textbooks/Materials
Some articles will be provided during the class and non mandatory books to read
Method of Instruction/Lecturing
Some videos to watch, discussion, lecture
Field of Lecture
Economics
Business
☆Syllabus - Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking (Yonggeun Lee, 이영근).pdfEntrepreneurship and Design Thinking
(S2401) #304
Younggeun Lee
ylee16@calstatela.edu
Course Description
This course is an introductory course intended to provide students with a solid foundation in entrepreneurship and design thinking. Over the past decade, there has been a tremendous surge in entrepreneurship as an increasingly common career path, and it has even been adopted as a legitimate major/minor for collegiate study. During this semester, we will explore, create, assess, and critique all manner of phenomenon related to new venture development. The principal focus of the class will be on the creation and management of new ventures, the ways that they come into being, and factors associated with their success. Based on the design thinking perspective, this is a course of many ideas and questions, and you will be encouraged to develop and defend your own set of conclusions regarding each of these issues. It is also a course that integrates a number of different disciplines, ranging from sociology and psychology to economics, finance, marketing, and operations.
Required Textbooks/Materials
Barringer and Ireland. Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures. 5th edition.
Method of Instruction/Lecturing
Lecture, Presentation, Discussion
Field of Lecture
Business
Sociology
☆Syllabus - Exploring Korean Law and Society (Jompon Pitaksantayothin).pdfExploring Korean Law and Society
(S2402) #302
Jompon Pitaksantayothin
jpitaksantayothin@gmail.com
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to law and society in Korea, exploring the historical development of the legal system from ancient to contemporary times alongside societal changes. Additionally, it provides an examination of various law and society-related areas, encompassing topics such as the constitution, human rights, civil and criminal law, as well as IT and copyright. Finally, the course delves into certain legal challenges, including gender equality (and the rights of LGBTQ+) and juvenile criminal justice.
Required Textbooks/Materials
Korea Legislation Research Institute, Introduction to Korean Law, (Springer Berlin, Heidelberg, 2013)
It should be noted that the text book is not compulsory since the course materials are provided by the instructor.
Method of Instruction/Lecturing
Lectures, Group Discussions/Seminars, Class Activities
Field of Lecture
Sociology
☆Syllabus - Understanding Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life (Sangyong Han, 한상룡).pdfUnderstanding Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life
(S2407) #207
Sangyong Han
saenal92@gmail.com
Course Description
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of big data and artificial intelligence in the context of South Korea. Through dynamic and participatory approaches, students will gain practical insights into the technologies and applications driving the industry. The course also seeks to enhance students' awareness of how these technologies are applied in real-world scenarios and improve their practical skills.
Required Textbooks/Materials
No required textbooks
Method of Instruction/Lecturing
Combination of lectures and discussion: Encouraging active participation through discussions and presentations
Field of Lecture
Sociology
Practical Korean
☆Syllabus - Practical Korean 1 (Yoonjung Choi, 최윤정).pdfPractical Korean: Level I
(S2410) #202(9-11) / 303(15-17)
Yoonjung Choi
lovelymayachoi@gmail.com
Course Description
In this class, the students can learn the basic Korean grammar and vocabulary that can be used in everyday conversation. Also, the students can improve basic Korean communication skills in daily life by practicing in a practical way based on speaking and listening.
Required Textbooks/Materials
외국인을 위한 한국어 1-2
Method of Instruction/Lecturing
Lecture, Student-participation
Field of Lecture
Language
☆Syllabus - Practical Korean 2 (Donghwa Park, 박동화).pdfPractical Korean: Level II
(S2411) #303
Donghwa Park
donghwa@hufs.ac.kr
Course Description
Students can understand and use basic vocabulary and relatively long sentences. Students can also practice basic conversation focusing on speaking skills through various role plays.
Required Textbooks/Materials
Korean Language 2-1 for Foreigners (외국인을 위한 한국어 2-1)
Method of Instruction/Lecturing
Lecture, Student-participation
Field of Lecture
Language
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