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Academic Year 2000/2001
Introduction to Korean Literature
ALIT 250 FA
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
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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
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