Course schedule

(Click on the blue hyperlink in the middle column to go to the detailed overview)

If you have suggestions for changes, please let me know via Discord! We have two weeks of “buffer zone” to create breathing space to work on our textbook!

Find the slides from all the sessions so far on the dedicated webpage (also available via the drop-down menu under “Course schedule” at the top)

Week 1Orientation and setting up digital toolsJan. 18 – Jan. 23
Week 2Policies and topicsJan. 24 –– Jan. 30
Week 3Library training & Early KoreaJan. 31 –– Feb. 6
Week 4Library training & Three KingdomsFeb. 7 –– Feb. 13
Week 5GoryeoFeb. 14 –– Feb. 20
Week 6Joseon science and hangeulFeb. 21 –– Feb. 27
Week 7Imjin WarFeb. 28 –– Mar. 6
Week 8Late Joseon: Tragedy at the courtMar. 7 –– Mar. 13
Spring BreakSpring BreakMar. 14 –– Mar. 20
Week 9Japanese Colonial period/WWIIMar. 21 –– Mar. 27
Week 10Korean WarMar. 28 –– Apr. 3
Week 11South Korea until 1988Apr. 4 –– Apr. 10
Week 12North Korea until 1993Apr. 11 –– Apr. 17
Week 13South Korea since 1988Apr. 18 –– Apr. 24
Week 14North Korea since 1994Apr. 25 –– May. 1
Week 15Finishing touchesMay. 2 –– May 5
Finals weekFinals weekMay 9 – May 13