Course: Economic Geography of Korea

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Course title Economic Geography of Korea
Course code ASK/HZK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šturdík Martin, Mgr. M.A.
Course content
Week 1: Geography of Koreas Week 2: UNESCO sights Week 3: Colonial economy Week 4: Post-war economy North Week 5: Post-war economy South Week 6: Agriculture Week 7: Industry Week 8: Political system Week 9: Czech-Korean relations Week 10: Korea-East Asia relations Week 11: Environment Week 12: Society, minorities

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
Learning outcomes
The course provides an overview of basic facts concerning Korean geography, history and economic development, modern Korean society, institutions and present political situation.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will have a general knowledge of Korean geography, history and economic development. They will gain a basic understanding of modern Korean society, main Korean institutions and present political situation.
Prerequisites
The course is offered for first-year students of Korean Studies.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

1. Exam (written test) 2. Presentation or paper
Recommended literature
  • Kyoung-Soo Kim. The Geography of Korea.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2015) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer