KORE3002

KORE3002: Korean Popular Culture

Humanities

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About this Unit

This unit offers students an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of South Korean society and history through the study of Korean popular culture, music and film. From trot to K-pop, this unit traces the development of Korean popular music, cinema and other creative industries in Korea. The focus will be on examining the political, cultural, economic and social significance of creative industries in modern Korea, through examining global idol cultures, gaming and fandom communities, the world of South Korean cinema, TV dramas and webtoons, and the role screen cultures have played in Korean society in the past. This unit will also cover North Korean public and popular culture, focusing on the political and social importance of culture in North Korea. Through a range of interactive assessments, students gain advanced skills of critical cultural analysis, as well as an understanding of how culture intersects with national identity and international relations.This unit is taught in English, no prior knowledge of Korean language is required.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours2 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (1081)

Field of Education090399 Studies in Human Society not elsewhere classified

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Tuition Pattern

Lecture1 x 1 hour weekly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly

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%200 credits200.0000000000 Credit Points in spk(s): %, and Category Type = Undergraduate Unit

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