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Academic Year 2000/2001


Introduction to Korean Literature
ALIT 250 FA

Crosslistings:
EAST 250

This course surveys in English translation, all major genres of Korean literature from ancient times to the present. An effort will be made to relate the unfolding literary patterns to trends in Korean history. Comparisons to Chinese and Japanese literary experience will also be developed. No knowledge of Korea is required.

MAJOR READINGS

Peter Lee, ed., ANTHOLOGY OF KOREAN LITERATURE Yi Ki-baek, NEW HISTORY OF KOREA Peter Lee, ed., FLOWERS OF FIRE Fulton, WORDS OF FAREWELL Kim, LOST NAMES Yun, HOUSE OF TWILIGHT Oh, THE GOOD PEOPLE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two brief (3-5 pp) papers, one midterm, one final examination or long (15-20 page) paper, class participation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

For admission to course: Some other course in East Asian Studies or relevant personal background is desired. No knowledge of the Korean language is required, however.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA AL&L    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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