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ASIA 1155 : Introduction to East Asia - Korea

WARNING: This course is no longer offered by Langara. Information provided here is solely for historical purposes.

Korea has become an economic powerhouse and cultural superpower with K-pop, film, and drama dominating international markets. In this course, students study long term Korean history, starting from the early formation of Korean polities and civilization to modern times in early 20th century. The survey is interdisciplinary: students investigate the interconnections between institutions, society, economy, and culture, including religions, philosophy, and arts. Students examine Korean history in larger East Asian and global contexts, including Korea's historical and cultural relations with China and Japan. It connects the traditional Korean society with modern Korea.

Course Information:

Credits:

3.0

Additional Fees:

None

Repeat Limit:

None

Lecture Hours:

3.0

Seminar Hours:

1.0

Lab Hours:

0.0

Offered online:

False

Course outline(s):

None


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Transfers:

Course Destination Credit Start/End
ASIA 1155 CNC CNC HIST 1XX (3) 20240101 to Present
ASIA 1155 SFU SFU HIST 1XX (3) 20240101 to Present
ASIA 1155 UBCV UBCV ASIA_V 1st (3) 20240101 to Present
ASIA 1155 UVIC UVIC HUMA 1XX (1.5) 20240101 to Present
ASIA 1155 ALEX ALEX INST 1XX (3) 20240101 to Present
ASIA 1155 VIU VIU ASIA 230 (3) 20240101 to Present
ASIA 1155 CAMO CAMO ASIA 1XX (3) 20240101 to Present

Inactive Transfers:

No inactive transfer agreements found.

Current Offerings:

No offerings found for this semester (2025 20).

Previous Offerings:

Semester Seats Waitlist Days Time Room Type Instructor
2024 30 23 -T-R--- 1030-1220 A347 Lecture Avram Agov
-----S- 0900-1055 L304 Exam Avram Agov
2024 10 0 8 -T-R--- 1030-1220 A218 Lecture Avram Agov
---R--- 1330-1525 L103 Exam Avram Agov