Korean Studies, School of Modern Languages and Cultures HKU

This is a small-group research seminar course and a capstone experience for students in their final year. These courses explore aspects of Korean history, film, literature, culture and society at an advanced level. The specific area of study may vary from year to year depending on students’ background, interests and the expertise of the instructor. Students will have topic-focused workshops, intensive group meetings, and also pursue a small research project. Students will be encouraged to engage with original texts written in Korean, although the class will be conducted in English and assignments should be written in English.

Capstone Exprience Course
KORE3038	Korean Studies research seminar (capstone experience)	6 credits

This is a small-group research seminar course and a capstone experience for students in their final year. These courses explore aspects of Korean history, film, literature, culture and society at an advanced level. The specific area of study may vary from year to year depending on students’ background, interests and the expertise of the instructor. Students will have topic-focused workshops, intensive group meetings, and also pursue a small research project. Students will be encouraged to engage with original texts written in Korean, although the class will be conducted in English and assignments should be written in English.

Prerequisite: KORE2033 Modern and contemporary Korea or KORE2034 Gender, sexuality, and family in Korea or KORE2035 Society and thoughts in Korea or KORE3032 Directed readings in Korean Studies
Assessment:100 % coursework
(Offered in 2017/2018, 1st semester)