LLEA 40242 - Contemporary Korean Cinema

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

East Asian Lang & Lit

Description:

This course provides a historical, cultural, and aesthetic appraisal of South Korean cinema as it evolved from a Korean-centric film industry to a globally engaged film industry as evidenced by the current hallyu (Korea fever) phenomenon. Aspects of cultural continuity as well as cultural transformations and the forces that are involved in this dynamic cultural arena will be addressed. Some of tilm under analysis will include Obaltan: Aimless Bullet, Sopyonje, Peppermint Candy, Shiri, Bungee Jumping of Their Own, My Sassy Girl, and JSA. No knowledge of Korean is required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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