Asian Studies – Major
Asian Studies – Korea Concentration – Major and Minor
Paull Shin Korea Studies Program
The Paull Shin Korea Studies Program focuses on Korea within the broader context of East Asia. While it concentrates on the history, society, and language of Korea, courses on China and Japan are also an important part of the curriculum. In addition, visiting professors in other disciplines regularly complement the resident faculty.
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Major in Korea Studies
| Course # | Title | Credits | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSIS 203 or JSIS A 207 |
Rise of Asia or Asian Traditions | 5 | Autumn Winter |
| JSIS 201 | The Making of the Twenty-first Century | 5 | Winter or Spring |
| HSTAS 212 | History of Korean Civilization | 5 | Autumn |
| 2nd Asian Civilization Course | One Asian Civilization course chosen from: HSTAS 201, 202, 211, JSIS A 206, 221, 241, 242, 254, RELIG 202 | 5 | Varies |
| JSIS A/ ANTH 448 | Modern Korean Society | 5 | Autumn |
| HSTAS 481 or JSIS A 466 | History of Traditional Korea or Comparative Politics and Korea Studies | 5 | Varies |
| HSTAS 482 | History of Modern Korea | 5 | Varies |
| Korea Electives 3-400 level |
Choose from approved upper-level electives Korea Electives List Current Quarter Courses |
15 | Varies |
| Research Paper | Asian Research Paper written with Jackson School Professor 15 pgs. | ||
| Minimum Grade | Minimum grade 2.0 in all courses applied to major. | ||
| Korean Language | Proficiency through 2nd year college level or 3rd quarter of 2nd year college level.(For first- and second-year language courses, grades must average 2.00) | ||
| Total Credits (not including language): 50 | |||
Minor in Korea Studies
30 credits, to include the following:
- JSIS A/HSTAS 212 and one additional introductory Asian civilization course from those listed above (10 credits)
- 20 credits of electives, 15 of which must be taken at the UW, to include:a. 10 credits chosen from the list of core courses*b. 5 credits chosen from the list of core courses or the list of electives*c. 5 additional credits in Korean language beyond second-year level, or in upper-division transfer courses on Korea, or from the lists of core and electives*
- Minimum grade of 2.0 required in each course applied toward the minor.
JSIS & Affiliate Korea Studies Faculty
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Andrea Gevurtz Arai
Acting Assistant Professor
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Yong-Chool Ha
Professor
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Hajin Jun
Assistant Professor
Korea Studies Courses
Quarterly Course Lists
Korea Studies Major Electives
- ART H 315* Buddhist Art and Material Culture of East Asia 5, max. 15
- HSTAS 214* Modern Korean History through Film 5
- JSIS A/POL S 213* The Korean Peninsula and World Politics 5
- JSIS A 405 Social Change in East Asia 5
- JSIS A 407 Global Futures in East Asia 5
- JSIS A/POL S 439 Politics of Divided Korea 5
- JSIS A 466/POL S 480 Comparative Politics and Korea Studies (if not taken as required Korea course) 5
- JSIS A 469 North Korean Society 5
- JSIS A 472 Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies in East Asia 5
- JSIS A/HSTAS 484 Korea in the Japanese Empire 5
- JSIS A 496 Development and Democracy in South Korea 5
- JSIS 484 Special Topics East Asia 1-5
- HSTAS 481 History of Pre-Modern Korea (if not taken as required Korea course) 5
- HSTAS 482 History of Modern Korea 5
No more than 10 credits from:
- KOREAN 411 Readings in Contemporary Korean 5
- KOREAN 412 Readings in Contemporary Korean 5
- KOREAN 413 Readings in Contemporary Korean 5
- KOREAN 415 Social Science Literature in Korean 1-5
- KOREAN 416 Readings in Korean Literature 5
- KOREAN 417 Readings in Korean Journals 5
* A maximum of 5 credits of lower-division coursework (200-level) may be allowed in the 30 credits of Korea/East Asia coursework in the Concentration.
Korea Studies Minor Elective Lists
Korea Core Courses
- JSIS A 448 Modern Korean Society 5
- HSTAS 481 History of Traditional Korea 5
- HSTAS 482 History of Modern Korea 5
- JSIS A 405 Social Change in East Asia 5
- JSIS A 496 Development and Democracy in South Korea 5
Korea Elective Courses
- All approved upper-division+ East Asia courses. Current courses include:
- JSIS A 305 Changing Generations in Japan and East Asia 5
- JSIS A 370 Han Chinese Society and Culture 5
- JSIS A 399 Study Abroad: East Asian Studies 1-5, max. 15
- JSIS A 406 China's Environment 5
- JSIS A 423 History of Modern Japan 5
- JSIS A 428 Perspectives on East Asia for Teachers 3, max. 6
- JSIS A 431 Demographic Issues in Asia 3-5
- JSIS A 435 Japanese Government and Politics 5
- JSIS A 436 Political Parties in Japan and East Asia 5
- JSIS A 437 International Relations of Japan 5
- JSIS A 439 Politics of Divided Korea 5
- JSIS A 424 Japan Since the Early 20th Century 5
- SISEA 441 (not offered) Economic and Social History of Japan to 1900 5
- JSIS A 473 Political Economy of Japan 5
- JSIS A 443 Class and Culture in East Asia 5
- JSIS A 403 Politics of Representation in Modern China 5
- JSIS A 404 Religion in China 5
- JSIS A 448 Modern Korean Society 5
- JSIS A 408 Government and Politics of China 5
- JSIS A 454 History of Modern China 5
- JSIS A 456 Topics in Chinese Social History 5
- JSIS A 459 United States-China Relations 5
- JSIS A 460 Cities in China: Past and Present 5
- JSIS A 467 China and Globalization 5
- JSIS A 453 China’s Economic Reforms: Integration Into World Economy 5
- JSIS A 469 North Korean Society 5
- JSIS A 470 Minority Peoples of China 5
- JSIS A 474 Civil Society in Japan and East Asia 5
- JSIS A 475 Japanese Society 5
- JSIS A 478 Readings in the Social Sciences in Japanese 3-5
- JSIS A 471 New Orders in East Asia 5
- JSIS A 472 Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies in East Asia 5
- JSIS A 478 Japanese Business and Technology 5
- JSIS A 487 Japanese Trade Politics 5
- JSIS A 437 International Relations of Japan 5
- JSIS 484 Special Topics E Asia 1-5, max. 15
- ECON 494 Economy of Japan 5
- JSIS A 213 The Korean Peninsula and World Politics 5