Science and Technology in the Silla Heritage. The course explores the scientific and technological aspects of the cultural heritage of Silla, an ancient dynasty in Korea, and its relationship with other ancient civilizations in the world. The lecture series will cover major cultural heritage of Silla: Bulguksa, Seokguram, Cheomseongdae, Poseokjeong, the Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok, and metallurgy.

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Modern development in science and technology occurred mostly in the West. But during ancient times,various developments were madein science and technology in many countries outside of the West. In that sense, this series of lectures aims to obtain better understanding of the development in science and technology in the Silla dynasty through scientific and technological analysis of Silla cultural properties.

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Bulguksa

WEEK 2: Sci-Tech in the Silla Cultural Heritage: Cheomseongdae

WEEK 3: Poseokjeong

WEEK 4: Seokguram Grotto

WEEK 5: The Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok

WEEK 6: The Metalcrafts in Silla