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FILM 224 Introduction to Korean Media and Popular Culture Units: 3.00
This course explores Korea's diverse media and popular culture, including cinema, dramas, and K-Pop. It delves into Korea's socio-historical influence on media. Diverse, critical perspectives are presented through topics including cinema history, global dramas, K-Pop success (e.g., BTS), and the global impact of Hallyu (Korean wave).
Learning Hours: 108 (36 Lecture, 24 Tutorial, 48 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Comprehend Socio-Historical Context: Understand the intricate connections between Korean media and popular culture with the socio-historical factors that have shaped them, including significant events, societal changes, and cultural influences.
- Cultivate Critical Analysis Skills: Develop advanced critical thinking skills to systematically analyze a wide range of Korean media forms, such as cinema, television dramas, and K-Pop. Evaluate these forms with a discerning eye, considering their cultural, artistic, and societal relevance and impact.
- Evaluate Global Implications: Explore and assess the global reach and implications of the Hallyu (Korean Wave) phenomenon. Develop analytical tools to examine its socio-cultural and economic significance on a global scale, including its influence on other cultures and industries.
- Foster Reflective Analysis: Practice reflective thinking to analyze how Korean media and popular culture intersect with your own life and experiences. Develop the ability to critically reflect on the influence of Korean media on personal beliefs, values, and perspectives.