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In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy

Sungkyunkwan University

About this Course

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This course will give you an insight into the formative years of “Korean” culture and thought and uncover together who were the earliest people we could describe as being “Korean.” Korea is unique, but not of a single origin. Through this course, you will rediscover “Korea” today as a unique linguistic-cultural continuum. And from this, you may gain a deeper understanding of yourself by acknowledging the various factors that have influenced you to form your mature identity.

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Understand the terms ‘Name, Language, and Religion’ in the context of Korean identity
Have a solid understanding of previous names of Korea
Have a basic understanding of the early written language Koreans used (prior to Hangeul) and spoken Korean language
Be able to recognize the harmonious co-existence of Confucianism and Buddhism in Korea

Skills you will gain

History
Culture
Language
Korean philosophy
Philosophy

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Philosophizing through Primary Sources

2 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 58 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

10 videos

Welcome from KAEP at SKKU3mCourse overview5mThinking through Reading3mScattered Sources of Ancient Koreans6mComparing Inside and Outside Views in the Eyes of “Others”5m[+] Korean Identity: Single flow or Multifaceted?3mInterpretation through Philosophical Reflection7m[+] Distinguishing Korea from China & Chinese Records4mName, Language and Religion11m[+] Korean Identity through Name, Language, and Religion [Kor]5m

2 readings

Course introduction5mReading materials for week 11h

1 practice exercise

What have you learnt this week?5m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Korean Identity through the Names Called by Others

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 45 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Korean Language and Korean Thought

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 88 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

8 videos

Living as Koreans in East Asian Cultural Sphere8m[+] Clarifying Terminology: Sinosphere, Indigenous Thought, Hanja and Classical Chinese6mReading with Meaning, Reading with Sound6m[+] Variety of Spoken Korean from Past to Present: Synchronic Diversity [Kor]32m[+] Linguistic-Cultural Identity: Diachronic Continuity5mHanja as an Ambivalent Medium7mWriting Systems of Korean Using Hanja 13m[+] Complicated Layers of the Name, Wonhyo [Kor]6m

1 reading

Reading materials for week 31h

1 practice exercise

What have you learnt this week?5m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Before Confucianism and Buddhism Introduced

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 40 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

9 videos

Indigenous Thoughts before the Influence of Foreign Cultures3m[+] Why did Koreans not Initially Resist the Three Teachings?5mDangun Legend Perhaps Related to Korean Dolmens, Goindol2mAn Interpretation of the Dangun Legend as Peaceful Union of Various Tribes5m[+] Korean Ancient Myths in History Books [Kor]5m[+] On Samguk Sagi & Samguk Yusa6mDrinking, Singing and Dancing: Ethnic Tradition before Confucianism and Buddhism2m[+] Dringking, Singing, and Dancing [Kor]3m[+] Drinking, Singing, Dancing in Ancient Times and Today5m

1 reading

Reading materials for week 41h

1 practice exercise

What have you learnt this week?5m

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In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy

In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy

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