Understanding Korean Politics
Learn about the political aspects of the Republic of Korea with the Understanding Korean Politics online course.
Beginner
Online
1 Weeks
2,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Understanding Korean Politics certification course is an approximate 10 hours online course launched by Coursera along with the support of Yonsei University. This course will engage the students for 1 weeks teaching them contemporary issues in Korean politics.
The Understanding Korean Politics training will also help in understanding the history of Korean politics, and the different dynamics of Korean politics including the in-depth inquiry of those important issues. The syllabus also focuses on the political leadership profiles, developmental state of myth, and reality, along with the economic miracle of Korea, and Korean unification debates. The candidates also get their hands on a free certificate while paying only the course access.
The Highlights
- Online course
- Self-Learning schedule
- 10 hours for completion
- English course with subtitles
Programme Offerings
- Shareable Certificate
- Beginner Level Programme
- Flexible Deadlines
- 6 Weeks Curriculum.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The Understanding Korean Politics Fee Structure
| Fees components | Amount |
| Course fees | Rs. 2699 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
The Understanding Korean Politics certification by Coursera after course completion.
What you will learn
After completion of the Understanding Korean Politics certification syllabus, let us see the type of learning that happens:
- The students shall be learning some of the timely aspects related to Korean politics.
- These candidates will be able to compare South Korean politics with other political aspects.
- Learn Korean politics theory and learn to practice it.
- The candidates will be able to devise interpretations of different developments in South Korea.
- People having an interest in Korea and Korean politics can take it a level higher.
Who it is for
An excellent course for those who want to get an overview of the Korean Republic, and then have an interest in becoming a linguist or a foreign language interpreter.
Admission Details
To get admission to the Understanding Korean Politics classes, the students should follow these steps:
Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/understanding-korean-politics
Step 2: Next the students can use different modes of logging in or signing up
Step 3: The students can choose their preferred mode of study for proceeding with the learning process.
The Syllabus
Videos
- 1.1 Why Korean Politics?
- 1.2 Korean Politics-Past History
- 1.3 The First and Second Republic(1948-1961)
- 1.4 Military Coup, Park Chung-Hee, and the Yushine Regime
- 1.5 The 5th Republic, Chun Doo-Hwan, and Democratic Transition
Reading
Reading Materials
Assignment
Graded Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Yushin Regime
Videos
- 2.1 Legacies of the Past and Transition to Democracy
- 2.2 Understanding Democratic Transition and Consolidation
- 2.3 Authoritarian Past and Transition Dynamics
- 2.4 Determinants of Democratic Transition in South Korea
- 2.5 Prospects for Democratic Consolidation in South Korea
Reading
- Reading Materials
Assignment
Graded Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Is democracy incompatible with economic growth?
Videos
- 3.1 Understanding Political Institutions
- 3.2 Constitutional Foundation and Its Evolution
- 3.3 Korean Government
- 3.4 Why persistent Imperial President?
- 3.5 Conclusion: Debates on New Constitutional Amendment
Reading
Reading Materials
Assignment
Graded Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Constitutional amendment
Videos
- 4.1 Understanding Political Leadership
- 4.2 Evaluating Political Leadership
- 4.3 Assessing Rhee Syngman
- 4.4 Evaluating Park Chung-hee
- 4.5 Evaluating Kim Dae-Jung
- 4.6 Conclusion: some puzzles for discussion
Reading
Reading Materials
Assignment
Graded Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Park Chung-hee- Assets and Liabilities
Videos
- 5.1 The Korean Economic Miracle: Empirical Check
- 5.2 Understanding the South Korean Economic Miracle ( I )
- 5.3 Understanding the South Korean Economic Miracle ( II )
- 5.4 Dark-side of the Developmental State and Policy Networks
- 5.5 Limits to the Developmental State and the Future of the South Korean Economy
Reading
Reading Materials
Assignment
- Graded Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Was Japanese colonial rule beneficial to South Korea’s economic development?
Videos
- 6.1 Overview of Korean Division and Inter-Korean Relations
- 6.2 Understanding of Korean Unification
- 6.3 The Sunshine Policy and Korean Unification
- 6.4 The Sunshine Policy - Its Limits and Constraints
- 6.5 The Future of Inter-Korean Relations and Unification
- 7.1 New Horizon of Democracy and Peace- Candlelight Protest
- 7.2 Impeachment of President Park Geun-hye
- 7.3 Swift to Progressive Power
- 7.4 the New Era of Moon Jae-in Government
- 7.5 Road to ‘a nuclear weapons free and peaceful Korea’
- 7.6 New foreign policy initiative
- 7.7 Interim assessment and challenges ahead of the Moon Jae-in Government
Reading
Reading Materials
Assignment
Final Graded Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- North Korean nuclear problem
Instructors
Yonsei University, Seoul Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The estimated hours of completion are 10.
The course level is a beginner.
The instructor’s name is Chung-in Moon, a professor of Emeritus.
The rating is 4.83 out of 5.
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