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Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (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 2006/07 Module Cap None. Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • None.

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None.

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

Subject-specific Knowledge:
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Subject-specific Skills:
    Key Skills:

      Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

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      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%

      Formative Assessment:

      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