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HIST 338

Modern Korea

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Political, economic, and social history of Korea from 1850 to the present.

When Taught

Fall Odd Years

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Historical Knowledge of Korea 1850 to Present

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to describe the most significant aspects of the polity, economy, society and ideology of Korea from 1850 to the present.

Title

Research Methods

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to conduct individual research and situate it in the broader historical context

Title

Critical Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to recognize and analyze change over time in East Asia

Title

Research Literature

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to evaluate and apply primary source texts to broad historical themes