Korean Media and Communication

Catalog description

This course explores historical, technological, and cultural aspects of Korean media and communication by examining both scholarly and primary sources such as film, radio, youtube, webtoons, online games, facebook, twitter, and TV dramas/variety shows. Students will study the role of media and communication in private, interpersonal, national, global, communal, and cultural settings in order to deepen their understanding of contemporary Korean society and culture. The objectives of the course are to enable students to improve their knowledge in Korean media and communication methods and technologies; become an autonomous learner of Korean culture through making use of the newly available tools and resources; become a global citizen, with better understanding of the usage of media in a different culture and enhanced cultural sensitivity; and develop critical thinking abilities through investigating Korea-related issues reported and discussed in new media. Class activities may include: written analysis of scholarly articles and media content, class and group discussions, debates and presentations. The course content may vary depending on instructors but it covers various topics that illustrate characteristics of Korean communication media such as technologies, grassroot journalism, effects of social media, communication trend, media policy, softpower, etc.