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Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture

Sungkyunkwan University

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This course will give you the cultural and historical background to begin your journey into Korean philosophy, and there is no prerequisite knowledge on philosophy required. Anybody who either has an interest in Korean culture, maybe through K-Dramas or K-pop, or an interest in philosophy from a cross-cultural perspective, are all welcome.
Despite the growing interest in Korean culture, there are few courses which explore the fascinating topic of Korean philosophy. On this course, you’ll be introduced to concepts in Korean philosophy through an exploration of the Korean language, culture and perspective.
The Korean cultural, social, and political environment has informed and transformed the intellectual assets of China and the West. You’ll explore the creative tensions that Koreans have experienced, and broaden your worldview as you discover a new philosophical approach.

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Approx. 11 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Compare Korean philosophy with both Chinese philosophy as well as Western philosophy
Explore the field of Korean philosophy and its development through its continued innovation
Discuss the key ideas in Korean philosophical debates, such as the concepts of moral emotions and everyday feelings
Reflect the Korean philosophical traits reflected in Korean language

Skills you will gain

History
Culture
Language
Korean philosophy
Philosophy

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SO JEONG PARK

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Sungkyunkwan University

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) was established in 1398 as the highest national educational institute in the early years of Joseon Dynasty in Korea. At present with the support of the world-renowned global company Samsung, SKKU is leading the development of higher education in Korea. SKKU actively encourages international collaboration through developing cutting-edge research and educational programs with its global partners.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

What is Korean philosophy?

3 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 37 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

9 videos

Welcome from SKKU2mCourse overview3mWhat makes up a philosophy?4m[+] Universality and particularity5mWestern philosophy meets East Asian philosophy5m[+] From Philosophy to cross-cultural philosophies5mChinese vs Korean philosophy4m[+] The introduction of Chinese characters (Hanja) into Korea4mRevisiting the content for week 11m

2 readings

Course introduction5mReading materials for week 11h

1 practice exercise

What have you learnt this week?20m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

How does Innovation occur at Cultural Boundaries?

3 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 53 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

9 videos

Influence and innovation5m[+] Adaptive and disruptive innovation across cultural boundaries7m[+] The influence of Confucianism on Korean traditional thought4mSungkyun, “Learning to be a better person”7m[+] The meaning of Sungkyun4mHangeul, the Korean alphabet7m[+] Writing systems before Hangeul5m[+] Three important ingredients of Hangeul9mRevisiting the content for week 21m

1 reading

Reading materials for week 21h

1 practice exercise

What have you learnt this week?20m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

What are the Core Debates of Korean Philosophy?

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 48 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

How do you think through Korean Philosophy?

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 79 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

8 videos

[*] Zoom on Maum, mind or heart? 33mRecap on the topics discussed so far6m[+] Resistance to dichotomy in the Korean language7mDifferent chunking through the Uri-self8m[+] A closer look at Uri5mMore tips for Korean philosophy7mRevisiting the content for week 42mContinuing your journey in Korean philosophy8m

1 reading

Reading materials for week 430m

2 practice exercises

What have you learnt this week?10m[Final Test] What have you learnt in this course?40m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO KOREAN PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE

by SHNov 30, 2022

Loved this course and the instructor. If you are interested in Korean culture-this is a perfect class!

by OSOct 16, 2021

Through this course I have enhanced my knowledge about Korean Philosophy and culture.

by DSJun 3, 2021

Very interesting course! The material is organised and neatly presented. A great start to dive into the world of Korean philosophy, which, by the way is truly fascinating.

by ACFeb 9, 2023

The course was educational, interactive, and fun! The professor was knowledgeable and made the concepts easy to grasp.

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