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Korean Society and Politics: Forms and Practices of Democracy in South Korea
Contents
From colony to divided nation, Korea has experienced abrupt changes in government, violent political upheaval, brutal war, and compressed economic development in the span of half a century. The transition to formal democracy in the late 1980s was the crowning moment in South Korea's contemporary history. However, the legacies of the dark past weigh heavily on South Korea's current state of democracy. Against this backdrop, the course is designed to enable students to critically reflect on the development of ideas and practices of democracy in South Korea and to acquire a thorough knowledge of historical developments that are crucial for understanding political and social phenomena in this country and in the world. The first sessions of the course deal with democracy in general terms, such as its historical manifestations and theoretical conceptualizations. The remainder of the course begins with a general overview of democratization in South Korea, followed by an examination of a different core topic each week to introduce students to a variety of forms and practices of democracy. By examining key developments, issues, and manifestations of democracy in South Korea, students will engage in formulating and discussing critical, balanced, and comparative perspectives.
Assessment and evaluation
The course is assessed through class participation, including a one-time oral presentation, weekly response papers, and a term paper (required length is 6,500 words plus any graphs, tables, etc.).
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