Yonsei University
Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea
Yonsei University

Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea

Taught in English

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Hyun Mee Kim
Yoo Theodore Jun

Instructors: Hyun Mee Kim

4.8

(298 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
16 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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There are 5 modules in this course

Broad overview of Korean history and literature beginning in the Joseon period with a particular focus on a series of social and cultural transformations that would have profound impact on the gender relations starting with Confucianism.

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4 videos1 reading4 quizzes1 peer review4 discussion prompts

Introduction to the strategically gendered division of role in making modern Korean families and contemporary changes in the perception of marriage and family in Korea.

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3 videos1 reading1 quiz1 peer review3 discussion prompts

Examine a range of topics including cosmetic surgery to male circumcision and body lines to understand how female and male beauty standards and aesthetics have changed over the past two centuries.

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3 videos4 readings1 peer review3 discussion prompts

Discuss the issues of sexualities in contemporary Korea, ranging from the relationship between family and sexuality, commodified sexuality, to the issues of sexual minorities.

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3 videos1 reading1 quiz1 peer review3 discussion prompts

Provide an overview of current positive changes in Korea related to gender and discuss impending issues of contemporary feminist movement and comfort women before concluding the lecture series.

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4 videos3 readings1 quiz2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt

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4.8 (98 ratings)
Hyun Mee Kim
Yonsei University
1 Course22,948 learners
Yoo Theodore Jun
Yonsei University
1 Course22,948 learners

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