This course is designed to provide students an informed understanding of contemporary South Korean politics snd society, including its modern historical origins. The course reviews recent socio-political changes in South Korea, starting with the liberation and Korean War era of the 1940s and 1950s, South Korea's economic development in the 1960s and 1970s, democratisation in the 1980s, globalisation and neoliberal reforms since the 1990s, and the recent rapid developments in culture and post-industrial economy. Success with the assignments and assessments depends on steady engagement with the readings and viewings, as well as on active participation in classroom discussion.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Form a coherent understanding of the origins and development of contemporary South Korean society, as well as a broad knowledge of the major features of its politics, economy, everyday life, and culture, and to articulate this understanding in both verbal and written form.
- Analyse the significance and meaning of textual and visual primary sources from specific historical contexts.
- Express informed viewpoints, and to listen and respond to others' input through discussion.
- Pursue research into particular topics of interest within the broader framework of the course, and to demonstrate one's perspective, argument, and evidence.
Indicative Assessment
- Participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Introduction of a supplemental source (40) [LO 1,2,3]
- In-class presentation (5) [LO 1,2,4]
- Mid-term examination or project (20) [LO 1,2]
- Final project (25) [LO 1,2,4]
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Workload
This course requires 130 hours of study, including time for self-study.
Inherent Requirements
N/A
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Along with the course textbook, available as a PDF, the required texts and other sources will all be made available through the course's online portal.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2027 | $5040 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2027 | $6840 |
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