HKOB01031U KOR, Introduction to Korean Studies (E26)

Knowledge

• knowledge of and understanding of the multidisciplinary field of Korean Studies, including disciplines such as literary studies, religious studies, history, political science, and anthropology
• knowledge of academic reading and writing practices in Korean Studies, including correct use of notes, references, and bibliographies
• knowledge of the role and implications of generative artificial intelligence in Korean Studies
• knowledge of key developments in contemporary Korea (North Korea and South Korea)
• knowledge of relevant fields of practice related to Korean Studies.
   

Skills

• ability to identify an academic topic within a disciplinary framework relevant to Korean Studies
• ability to locate, understand, and critically reflect on empirical sources (primary sources) and academic literature (secondary sources)
• ability to use generative artificial intelligence in an academically responsible manner
• ability to give and receive constructive peer feedback
• ability to identify relevant fields of practice related to Korean Studies.
   

Competences

• ability to produce a take-home assignment on a topic related to a discipline within Korean Studies
• ability to apply digital resources, databases, and generative artificial intelligence
• ability to communicate developments in both contemporary and traditional Korea to a broader public, for example through story maps (ArcGIS)
• ability to reflect on how the academic knowledge and skills of Korean Studies can be applied in a specific professional context.