(=A HST 376) History of Premodern Korea

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to premodern Korea, from earliest recorded history to the Chosŏn dynasty (1392-1897), while also examining the roles played by China and Japan in shaping Korean history. The class will explore social, political, economic, intellectual, and cultural dimensions of the premodern period. Topics will include: traditional social structures, local society and culture, religions and ideology, governing institutions, foreign relations, gender and family, encounters with Western civilization, marginalized groups, and indigenous reforms for social and economic development. No knowledge of Korean language is required.