Advanced Topics in Korean Literature and Culture (340-0-21)

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 2-410: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

AY24 Seoul, once the capital of the Chosun dynasty, has undergone a tumultuous history marked by colonization, modernization, industrialization, and globalization since the late 19th century, dramatically reshaping its boundaries, landscape, residents, and culture. In this transformative process, Korean literature, film, and art have not only served as reflective mediums but also as agents fundamentally altering the way people perceive, experience, and navigate the evolving urban space. Throughout the duration of the course, we will scrutinize various cultural representations of Seoul in literature, film, TV shows, music videos, and YouTube travel logs, emphasizing medium specificity. Ultimately, the course aims to impart a comprehensive understanding of the modern history and landscape of Seoul while encouraging students to contemplate the interplay between cultural representation, media, and the everyday experience of a modern city.

Teaching Method

Discussion with lectures

Evaluation Method

Grades will largely be determined by student comprehension of lectures and readings, discussion, and a combination of smaller and in-depth writing assignments.

Class Materials (Required)

All required readings can be accessed through Canvas.

Class Attributes

Advanced Expression
Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area