01:574:210Introduction to Korean Culture (3) Survey of Korean culture and society in a historical context. Exploration into the connection between language and culture. Examination of modern Korean novels and their social and historical relevances. |
01:574:220Korean Literature in Translation I (3) Introduction to Korean literature in English translation from the early times to the 19th century, emphasis on historical and cultural contexts of major works. |
01:574:221Korean Literature in Translation II (3) An overview of Korean literature of the 20th century. Explorations of historical backgrounds and cultural contexts of major works of various genres. Prerequisite: 01:574:220. |
01:574:250Korean Language in Culture and Society (3) Survey of Korean language in relation to its culture and society. Examination of language use (diglossia, language and gender, metaphors, the writing system). No prior knowledge of Korean language is required. |
