UTSA Korean
​한국어

CSH 1213: Topics in World Culture: Korea

​This is an introductory/advanced course to learn an overview of Korea, Koreans, and Korean culture through the Korean heritage and its current cultural issues, including history, art, religion, education, Korean pop, drama, film, food, and everyday life.

CSH 1213.03H: Hybrid Class:

"Exploring Korean Pop Culture is an honors-level coursed designed to deepen students' understanding of Korea, its people, and its culture through the lens of contemporary Korean popular culture. The course covers themes, including music, film, television dramas, culinary traditions, language, fashion, digital media, and social issues. Students will analyze the historical, social, and technological contexts that have shaped Korea's cultural phenomena and examine the global influence of K-Pop, Korean cinema, and other cultural exports.

CSH 2113

East Asian Films

Korean films (5 weeks)

An introduction to film as art and cultural expression. Emphasis on cinematic techniques, national traditions, genres, and the distinctive features of film as a humanistic medium. 

CSH 2113: The Foreign Film: Korean Film

students will learn and understand Korean history, social issues, daily life, and cultural phenomena by watching Korean films, analyzing them critically, writing film reviews.

CSH 1213/3823

East Asian Pop culture (Online)

Korean culture (5 weeks)

​This is an online course, which explores and examines the contemporary and the most representative East Asian popular culture of China & Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. Specific genres such as their popular films, music, fashion, foods, and technology

CSH 1213: This course is designed for travelers interested in exploring the rich historical and modern culture of South Korea. Through a combination of in-person and online lectures, discussions, and useful activities, students will learn about the customs and traditions of Korea, as well as practical information about traveling in the country. Topics covered in the class will include basic information about Korea and its culture, local cuisine, popular tourist destinations based on their interest, and tips for navigating the public transportation system. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills they need to confidently plan and execute a trip to Korea.