Introductory Topics in Korean Literature and Culture (240-0-21)
Topic
Transforming Seoul: From Imperial Periphery to Glo
Instructors
Dahye Kim
847/491-1350
1880 Campus Drive, Kresge 4-441
Office Hours: varies by quarter, please contact instructor
Meeting Info
Kresge Centennial Hall 2-435: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM
Overview of class
AY 22-23 Metropolitan Seoul, now home to 26 million people from all around the globe, has captivated numerous writers and artists with the dizzying speed of modernization and urbanization in Korea. Seoul has also tantalized many talented urban planners and architects keenly invested in creating a whole new space and modern lifestyle out of the old city's rich history. This course will trace Seoul's modern metamorphosis since the early 20th century to examine how the city and its residents transformed themselves and co-evolved throughout the tumult of the 20th and 21st centuries. We will be reading and watching various cultural representations of Seoul in literature, film, and TV shows. Our approach will draw upon critical media studies to question and examine the relationship between humans, environment, and media infrastructure.
Teaching Method
Discussion with lectures
Evaluation Method
Grades will largely be determined by student comprehension of lectures and readings, discussion, group presentation, and a combination of smaller and in-depth writing assignments.
Class Materials (Required)
All assigned readings are accessible through Canvas.
Class Attributes
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area