After completing this course, students will be able to:1) Develop cross-cultural knowledge and insights by comparing Korean cultural patterns and values with those of American society.
2) Identify uniqueness of Korean culture and value system and understand how Korean traditions have grown and developed.
3) Learn to interpret socio-economic data to identify trends in Korean society.
4) Have a general knowledge of how Korean society has evolved through ups and downs.
5) Understand critical issues in Korean education, economy and society.
6) Understand what contemporary Korean education, democracy, and economy are like.
7) Demonstrate increased awareness about Korean people's lifestyle and value systems.
8) Understand Korea's integration with other regions of the worlds.
9) Engage in informed intellectual discussions about inter-Korean issues.