HIST 3377 History of Modern Korea
This course is a detailed political, economic and cultural history of Korea from the early modern period through the present day. Beginning with a brief overview of early modern Korea from the late Choson period (1392-1897), the course will focus on the history of Korea from the mid-19th through the 20th century. While focusing on the historical development of a distinctive Korean society, the course will place the history of Korea in the context of modern world history emphasizing Korea's links to the wider world, especially China, Japan, and the United States. Topics to be examined include: the legacies of Chinese cultural influence; the history of Western and Japanese imperialism in Korea; the history of Korean nationalism and the struggle for national liberation; Cold War division and the Korean War; and the postwar history of North and South Korea.
Offered
As scheduled