Module course for KOR5015_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Korea (ORG:KORS)
Convenor name: Dr Anders Karlsson
Convenor email: ak49@soas.ac.uk
Office room: P388
Office hours: Monday 11.00am-1.00pm, Tuesday 1.00pm-3.00pm
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:
1. Understand the historical context of contemporary South Korean culture and society
2. Understand the social, political and economic context of contemporary South Korean cultural phenomena
3. Address critically a variety of related issues such as: gender discrimination, commodification, social alienation, generation gaps, nationalism and racism in Korean culture
4. Gather and analyse information from secondary sources to build up a well-informed and original argument
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 20%
Assessment 1: Due date: 09/11/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 30/11/2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 1: Format: Reaction paper
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 80%
Assessment 2: Due date: 04/01/2027
Assessment 2: Release date: 25/01/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval;Editing
Assessment 2: Format: 2000-word Essay
Page template: On campus 2026/27
