Philosophy and Culture of Traditional Korea
PHIL 257
Spring 2021
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01
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| Crosslisting:
CEAS 267 |
Today, Korean studies is a viable subject in leading American institutions, mainly due to the nation's rising to the world power in the fields of economy and pop culture. Korea is also proud of its long history of intellectual tradition, which, compared with that of China and Japan, is never far behind in depth and breadth.
This course is designed to introduce students to the rich culture and philosophy of traditional Korea. More specifically, we will touch upon various schools or branches of thought that had been prevalent from the latter half of the 14th century to the early 20th century. Among these are Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, Confucianism, Neo-Confucianism, Taoism, and other native schools of thought. We will explore issues surrounding social structure, social and familial ethics, gender politics, legal and penal systems, and values and attitudes of the pre-modern Korean society, which was made up of the major dynasty, Joseon (1392-1910).
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be expected to have acquired enough knowledge about and taste in traditional Korean philosophy and culture to serve as a prerequisite for the further exploration of in-depth Korean studies. Also, students will have an opportunity to compare and contrast the unique cultures of three Far Eastern countries: China, Japan, and Korea. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PHIL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(CEAS)(PHIL)(PHIL-Social Jus) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Stephen C. Angle and Justin Tiwald. Neo-Confucianism: A Philosophical Introduction, Cambridge: Polity Press, 2017.
Sungmoon Kim. Confucian Democracy in East Asia: Theory and Practice, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2014.
Ko, Dorothy, JaHyun Kim. Haboush, and Joan R. Piggott, eds. Women and Confucian Cultures in Premodern China, Korea, and Japan, Berkeley: University of California Press, 2003.
Youngmin Kim and Michael J. Pettid eds. Women and Confucianism in Chos¿n Korea: New Perspectives, New York: State University of New York Press, 2011.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Regular attendance for in-person as well as on-line classes 10percent
A few on-line (Moodle) discussion and comments 20percent
Reading responses on reading materials 20percent
One shorter(2-3pages) mid-term paper and one final (5-6 pages) paper 50percent
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Baek,Aileen Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 4 | FR: 2 |
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