2023 Fall
KOREAN 7A 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to Premodern Korean Literature and Culture
Kevin Shadel
Aug 23, 2023 - Dec 08, 2023
Tu, Th
08:00 am - 09:29 am
Social Sciences Building 126
Class #:21692
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
East Asian Languages and Cultures
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
3
Enrolled: 57
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 60
Waitlist Max: 2
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Final Exam
WED, DECEMBER 13TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Social Sciences Building 126
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Course Catalog Description
A survey of pre-modern Korean literature and culture from the seventh century to the 19th century, focusing on the relation between literary texts and various aspects of performance tradition. Topics include literati culture, gender relations, humor, and material culture. Texts to be examined include ritual songs, sijo, kasa, p'ansori, prose narratives, art, and contemporary media representation of performance traditions. All readings are in English.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Arts & Literature, L&S Breadth
Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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