Modern and Contemporary Korean History for Newcomers and International Students
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Course Overview
This introductory course is tailored for “newcomers,” defined broadly to include individuals from diverse backgrounds currently residing in South Korea, international students pursuing their studies here, and naturalized citizens. The course aims to introduce key episodes of Korea’s modern and contemporary history in an accessible manner, thereby assisting these individuals in understanding, adapting to, and navigating life and education within Korean society.
Learning Objectives
1. Examine the pivotal historical events that have shaped contemporary Korea.
2. Comprehend Korea’s modern and contemporary history through diverse lenses, including its economic, social, and cultural spheres.
3. Identify the current challenges confronting South Korean society and compare them to those in the students’ native countries.
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2-1. Japanese Colonial Rule and National Resistance: Military Rule in the 1910s -
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2-2. Japanese Colonial Rule and Resistance: Cultural Rule in the 1920s (1)
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2-3. Japanese Colonial Rule and Resistance: Cultural Rule in the 1920s (2)
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2-4. Japanese Colonial Rule and Resistance: Assimilation and National Erasure Policies of the 1930s–40s
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2-5. Colonial Cultural Heritage: How Should We View It?
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5-1. The Miracle on the Han River: The Beginning of Compressed Growth
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5-2. From Rural Areas to Cities: Migration and Labor
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5-3. The Shadows of Economic Growth and the IMF Crisis
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5-3. The Shadows of Economic Growth and the IMF Crisis 5-4. Changes in Urban Space: The Birth of the Apartment Republic
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6-1. The Emergence of the Civilian Government and the First Transfer of Power Between the Ruling and Opposition Parties
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6-2. Dismantling Authoritarianism and the Emergence of Pragmatic Government
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6-3. Presidential Impeachment and the Candles that Lit Up the Public Square
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6-4. Efforts to Improve Inter-Korean Relations
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8-1. First Encounters with the Korean Language and Culture
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8-2. Modern and Contemporary Korean History for Newcomers and International Students
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8-3. Lived Experiences of Korean Society as Newcomers and International Students: My “K,” Your “K”
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8-4. Challenges and Potential of South Korea from the Perspectives of Newcomers and International Students
Park, Se Hun
History Teacher, Jeonbuk Physical Education Middle and High School
