Contemporary Korean Cinema and Society
CEAS 239
Spring 2025
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| Crosslisting:
WLIT 230, FGSS 230 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Social, Cultural, and Critical Theory Certificate |
This course offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary Korean cinema from the late 1990s to the present, emphasizing its intricate relationship with societal issues. Students will engage with a diverse array of films that not only demonstrate the artistic innovations of Korean filmmakers but also reflect the dynamic sociopolitical landscape of South Korea. Through guided analyses of film texts, we will employ various critical perspectives, including auteurism, national cinema, cultural studies, and genre theory, to enhance our understanding of cinematic narratives. A central focus of the course will be the examination of how gender, sexuality, and identity are portrayed in contemporary Korean films. Additionally, the course will investigate the impact of economic factors and transnational influences on the production and reception of Korean cinema, including the rise of genres such as "K-horror" and the rhetoric of transgressive violence. All films will have English subtitles, and all readings will be available in English; no prior knowledge of Korean film, history, or culture required. Join us on this captivating cinematic journey as we explore the intersections of films and society in contemporary Korea. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CEAS |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(CEAS-Lit&Cult) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
| Instructor(s): Park,Jahyon Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: FISK314; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 16 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 4 | FR: 0 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 2 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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