Understanding Korean Politics
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 developmental state and the Korean economic miracle, and debates on Korean unification. The course will expose students to contending theories and empirical reality at first hand. After completing this course, learners will be able to
- Grasp the most salient and timely aspects of Korean politics..
- Place South Korean politics in comparative perspectives.
- Digest a delicate mix of theory and practice regarding Korean politics.
- Come up with new interpretations of political development in South Korea.
- Most importantly renew their genuine interests in Korea and Korean politics.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Korean Politics in Historical Perspective
Week 2
Dynamics of Democratic Transition in South Korea: Structure, Culture, and Leadership Choice
Week 3
Political Institutions in South Korea
Week 4
Profiles of political leadership
Week 5
The Developmental State and the Korean Economic Miracle
Week 6
Debates on Korean Unification
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Excelent course. I enjoyed it a lot and I wish it was longer with a bit more of history and analysis regarding social changes, economy and North/South relations.
FA fantastic overview of the history and current issues in Korean politics. Recommended1
great course and hope there will be another about south korea . and the professor was really brillant
Very Informatiove. This course widen my insight about South Korea especially in Political Issues and Development.
