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Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea (Coursera)

This course examines the transformation of Korean society beginning around the turn of the 20th century to contemporary times. In particular, it explores how shifting categories of masculinity, and by contrast, femininity have impacted upon, and in turn been influenced by social, cultural, and political change. [...]

Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration (Coursera)

This course introduces Korean philosophy projected into the subject of Korean music, especially K-POP, which is drawing global attention today. We confirm that Korea's unique philosophy was the basis for maintaining originality while being universally accepted by many people, and seek the role of philosophy for the continuous development [...]

Understanding Korean Politics (Coursera)

This course will select six most outstanding issues in contemporary Korean politics and will engage in an in-depth, interactive inquiry of those issue. They include Korean politics in history, institutional setting of Korean politics, and dynamics of political culture in Korea, profiles of political leadership, myth and reality of [...]

The Korean Story: Secrets of an Economic Miracle (edX)

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The Korean Story: Secrets of an Economic Miracle (edX)
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What can the world learn from the Korean development story? The Korean Story discusses the socio-political and historical context that has shaped the economic growth of South Korea. It probes into how South Korea, post the Second World War, was able to transform its economy within three decades to [...]

The Rise of K-Culture: Discover the Korean Wave (Hallyu) (FutureLearn)

Aug 28th 2023
The Rise of K-Culture: Discover the Korean Wave (Hallyu) (FutureLearn)
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Discover the South Korean food, music, and entertainment trends taking the world by storm to become an expert in K-Culture. On this six-week course from Hanyang University, you’ll explore the historical and cultural origins of the Korean Wave. Through a blend of case studies, weekly readings, and in-class screenings, [...]

Social Innovation in South Korea (FutureLearn)

Sep 6th 2021
Social Innovation in South Korea (FutureLearn)
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Learn the key concepts and best practices in the field of social innovation, focusing on social entrepreneurs in South Korea. Explore the impact of being a changemaker in society. Social innovation applies effective and sustainable solutions to global social and environmental problems, such as poverty, disease and pollution. One [...]
Sep 6th 2021
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54.00 EUR

Korea in a Global Context (FutureLearn)

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Korea in a Global Context (FutureLearn)
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Learn the international politics of Asia-Pacific with a focus on the United States, China, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. South Korea is at a critical juncture, particularly from global perspectives.
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64.00 EUR

Policy Lessons from South Korea's Development (edX)

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Policy Lessons from South Korea's Development (edX)
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Learn about South Korea’s remarkable transformation from a low- to high-income economy in only three decades. South Korea presents a compelling story of economic growth. It’s one of few countries that made the transition from a resource-poor, low-income nation to a high-income economy in only three decades. It offers [...]

Modern Korean History: Liberation, War and Nuclear Ambitions (FutureLearn)

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Modern Korean History: Liberation, War and Nuclear Ambitions (FutureLearn)
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Explore the unique and untold history of North and South Korea - from 1945 to the present - with this free online course.

Lips and Teeth: Korea and China in Modern Times (FutureLearn)

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Lips and Teeth: Korea and China in Modern Times (FutureLearn)
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Explore the historical evolution of China and the Korean Peninsula and discover the implications for today.