Course Details
Country:
Korea, South
Institution:
Yonsei University International Summer School
Course Title:
MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS IN KOREA
Course Number:
IEE3317
Course Description:
This course helps students become familiar with contemporary media and popular culture in South Korea along with relevant issues. A primary emphasis will be placed on the ways in which the media express and mediate Korean popular culture. Students will learn theoretical concepts and ideas that enable them to understand Korean media and “read” Korean popular culture from academic perspectives. The topics to be examined include ownership, diversity, economics, policy, globalization, multiculturalism, Korean Wave, K-pop, film, journalism, broadcasting, among others. Students will undertake group research projects and discuss their work in class.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
COMM L396
Attachment Files:
2025_YISS_6W_IEE3317-01_MEDIA_COMMUNICATIONS_IN_KOREA_NAMKEE_PARK_P2.pdf
