EGMT 1530: Korea in a Global Context

This course examines how difference is produced and experienced in everyday life through selected case studies in contemporary Korea. Focusing on key themes such as identity, social norms, and cultural belonging, the course explores how these factors shape individual and collective experiences.

In particular, the course draws on the Korean language and foundational aspects of Korean culture, such as food practices, everyday etiquette, and Korean popular culture, to examine how differences become visible, meaningful, and sometimes contested in specific contexts. Through these case studies, students investigate how cultural norms are formed, challenged, and negotiated in Korean society.

The course concludes by situating these themes within a broader global context, encouraging students to reflect on how similar forms of difference operate across cultures. By engaging with concrete examples, students develop a grounded understanding of difference and its role in shaping social life.