INTL2875 · International Studies
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course introduces students to the political and economic changes that South Korea experienced from the 1960s to the present and explores how these changes contributed to social unrest, to demands for greater democracy, and to other social justice issues. In doing so, it will address how South Korea's economic and political trajectory was informed by pressures at the international, national, and sub-national level and compare the South Korean case to that of other Asian nations.Fulfills the LAMA requirement for History Majors
Course experience
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Organization
4.8 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.7 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.7 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.6 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~4.5
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2025
1 sectionSpring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 sectionFall 2020
1 section