History of Korean Civilization
This course takes a broad scope look at Korean history from the earliest times to the present. We will examine major historical events and developments as well as the continuities and changes in pre-modern and modern periods. The course will focus on changes in government and societal organization; international relations; economics; religion and philosophy; literature and art; and women’s status. Finally, we will look at how historical events and persons are interpreted in select contemporary films to gain a better understanding of how these historical characters and events are commemorated and remembered in modern times.
- In person
- Location: FSH 107
- Time: M, W 10:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
- First week of class will be on ZOOM
Instructor: Dr. Emily Marie Anderson Hall
Email: emily4mi@uw.edu
Office: SMI 113 A
Office Hours: TBA
Required Books
- Kyung Moon Hwang, A History of Korea: An Episodic Narrative, 2nd ed., London: Palgrave, Macmillan Education, 2017.
- Richard E. Kim, Lost Names. 40th ed. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2014.
All other course readings will be available on Canvas.
Course Assignments and Grading
- Class Participation 15%
- Quizzes (in lieu of examination) 45%
- Film Analysis and Presentation 20%
- Final Short Essay 20%
(**These will be explained on the first day of class**)
Basic Breakdown of Course Periodization
Three Kingdoms Period (Koguryŏ/Goguryeo, Paekche/Baekje, Silla)
Koryŏ/Goryeo Dynasty
Chosŏn/Joseon Dynasty (Early, Mid, Late)
Japanese Occupation Period
Division and War
North Korea
South Korean Dictatorship and Developmental Politics
South Korean Democracy Movement
Contemporary Korea
**This course description is subject to change and updates**