This course explores the portrayal of Korean popular culture from the Korean war to the present day. This course will help students to understand the current Korean popular culture [Hallyu: Korean wave] represented by Korean films, TV dramas, internet and pop songs. This will also help students to grasp Korean youth culture and Korean identity and the values and images depicted in modern Korea. In addition to these goals, this course will also touch on contemporary issues of Korea such as the reunification of North and South Koreas, minorities in Korea, the role of women and human rights.<br/>NOTE: Course offering may be cancelled unless a minimum of 20 students enrol. -- Course Website
Instructor: Mr Jung Soon Kim
