Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)
Module EAST2231: OUTLINES OF KOREAN HISTORY
Department: EAST ASIAN STUDIES
EAST2231:
OUTLINES OF KOREAN HISTORY
| Type |
Open |
Level |
2 |
Credits |
20 |
Availability |
Available in 2005/06 |
Module Cap |
None. |
Location |
Durham
|
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
Aims
- To describe the traditional history and culture of Korea before 1910, drawing attention to Korea's interaction with both China and Japan and considering important cultural features in terms of Korean independence and openness to foreign influence.
Content
- Outlines of Korean political history and social institutions from the 4th century AD to 1910.The relationship between Korea and (a) China, (b) Japan.
Learning Outcomes
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
| Lectures |
18 |
1 Per Week |
1 Hour |
18 |
| Tutorials |
3 |
1 Per Term |
1 Hour |
3 |
| Seminars |
4 |
2 Each in Michaelmas and Epiphany Terms |
1 Hour |
4 |
| Preparation and Reading |
|
|
|
175 |
| Total |
|
|
|
200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination |
Component Weighting: 100% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| three hour written examination |
|
100% |
|
Short formative essays every two weeks.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University
