Korean Studies

On this module you'll consider the evolution of the Asia Pacific as a region of growing international significance within a global and historical context. You'll get an overview of the diversity, differences, divisions and commonalities that make up the region. You'll also understand the people, their issues and their achievements within the region.

This module aims to analyse the interaction between different forms of popular culture in East Asia through a variety of theories, case studies and frameworks. You will understand how popular culture can reinforce or challenge established social order.

The module considers the evolution of Korea within a global and historical context, provides an overview of the similarities and differences that make up Korea as an Asia Pacific country, discusses and analyses issues of development and change in Korea and encourages your understanding of the problems and achievements of the country.

This module introduces Korean grammar, vocabulary, and basic communication skills for beginners, with equal focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It also provides self-study skills for ongoing language learning and cultural competence.

This module will develop the skills required in the study of humanities at university. You'll be introduced to specific subjects such as History, Philosophy or Politics. The module covers these subjects as academic disciplines, outlining some of the techniques and challenges of humanities-based inquiry. You'll develop employability skills such as oral communication, group-working, problem-solving and project management.

This module will:

• Develop the skills required in the study of social science subjects at University.
• Introduce you to the nature of these subjects as academic disciplines, outlining some of the techniques and challenges of social science-based inquiry.
• Enable you to develop and practice employability skills such as oral communication, group-working, problem-solving and project management.

You'll look at Asia Pacific cultural interactions and changes in a global and historical way. You'll look at how Western and Asian perceptions in a range of contexts like business and culture differ. You'll also look at the tensions in East-West cultural exchanges.

The module analyses the chronology and interpretations of Taiwan within the Asia Pacific. You will learn about Taiwan's history, values, and limitations through case studies, methodologies, and written assessments. This module will help prepare possible dissertation topics.

On this module you'll learn the structure and diversity of the Korean language and society and critically examine socio-linguistic and socio-cultural aspects of Korea. You'll also enhance your analysis and research skills in these areas, and develop your overall academic research skills.

This module aims to build on your first-year language skills, helping you achieve competence in Korean communication across various contexts. You'll enhance your awareness of Korean culture, and develop as an independent learner and language user.

This module will help you achieve confidence and competence in Korean communication across various contexts. You'll enhance your analytical skills for understanding Korean society and culture, and develop further as an independent learner and language user

This module will address the range of employability and global citizenship skills required for undergraduate success and graduate level attributes. You'll develop skills associated with employability and global citizenship in a field relevant to your chosen course through practical project-based learning, and/or applied Humanities.

This module aims to support you in your development of the academic skills required to succeed in your undergraduate studies. The module will address the range of research skills required for undergraduate success.

The module explores international relations in the Asia Pacific. It will draw on realism, liberalism, and constructivism to, consider the role of regional powers, including Japan, China, and both Koreas, as well as US influence. You will study the imposition of colonialism and responses to contemporary challenges.

Analyse the processes of modernisation and colonial or imperial legacies within the region as well as their impacts on sustainable development. Compare, contrast and analyse the different paths and processes of socio-political, economic, environmental development within the region.

The module will provide you with the opportunity to undertake an extended, independent study of a significant topic relating to your named qualification subject area.

On this module you will complete a lengthy piece of translation (from a modern language into English). The module will enable you to contend with challenges of translation against the background of a detailed study of a specialised subject.

Our module will further consolidate and develop your language skills acquired in your previous years of your academic study. You will get the opportunity to communicate appropriately and flexibly in various situations and different levels of formality and politeness.

This module will allow you to communicate appropriately and flexibly in various situations with different levels of formality or politeness and will meet a high degree of proficiency in spoken and written Korean. You'll learn to communicate at the level of educated speakers of Korean.

This module aims to provide insight into the modern socio-political history of contemporary Korea. You'll assess its social, political, and cultural aspects, and critically examine Korean society and culture in both national and global contexts.