ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY

LOYOLA SCHOOLS
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NUMBER: KSP 112
TITLE: Korean Cultural Heritage
DEPARTMENT: Korean Studies Program
SCHOOL: Social Sciences
SEMESTER AND SCHOOL YEAR: 2st Semester, SY 2019-2020
NUMBER OF UNITS: 3
FACULTY: Sun Jung Woo
SCHEDULE & VENUE: T-TH 11:00~12:30 BEL 206

A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course serves as an introduction to the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Korea. The course guides students towards understanding Korea's history and inherent and architecture,
religion, culture, and politics. This course also allows students to compare the cultural heritages of Korea and the Philippines and to suggest ways to effectively protect and promote their own
culture and history.
B. LEARNING OUTCOMES
The course is expected to enable students to
1. Develop cultural tolerance and ability to understand different culture through learning about Korean cultural heritages.
2. Recognize the value of the Philippine culture and legacy around us through learning about Korean cultural heritages.
3. Think about better ways to preserve and enrich the wealth of tradition in the Philippines through learning about well-maintained Korean cultural heritages.

C. COURSE OUTLINE

Date Topic/*Activity contents

1/23 Class Orientation Overview of lecture, research paper and presentation.
Discussion of syllabus and class requirements; report assignment Learn about definition of cultural heritage and conditions to be selected as UNESCO Cultural Heritage
UNESCO & world heritages
1/28 Korean history Learn about Korean history related to Korean Cultural Heritage
Dolmen; Prehistoric Mystery (1) Learn about characteristics of the regions with Dolmen and types of Dolmen

1/30 Dolmen; Prehistoric Mystery (2) Learn about cultural & historical background through the artifacts found inside the Dolmen
Explore the Tomb of the Philippines Watch a video about Dolmen
Discuss “Hanging Coffins”
2/4 Buddhism; Introduction of Buddhism in Korea Learn about introduction of Buddhism in Three Kingdoms Period and how Baekje and Silla accepted
Buddhism
2/6 Baekje history Learn about Baekje history related to Baekje Historic Area
Baekje Historic Areas; The rebirth of ancient kingdom (1) Historical events which followed establishment of Baekjae and its relocation of capital
Learn about Cultural Heritage of Baekjae from archeological data left in Gong Ju
2/7 CULTURAL ACTIVITY: Quiz Bee and Korean Café
2/11 Baekje Historic Areas; The rebirth of ancient kingdom (2) Learn about Cultural Heritage of Baekjae from archeological data left in Bu Yeo and Iksan
 Watch a video about “Baekje Historic Areas”
2/13 Review Dolmens and Baekje Historic Area Discuss Characteristics of Dolmens and Baekje Historic Area
Quiz on Dolmens and Baekje Historic Area
2/18 Silla History Learn about Silla history related to Silla Historic Area
Gyeongju Historic Areas; The whole city is one big museum (1) Learn about Buddhist culture of Namsan Mt, the first Gyeongju Historic Area

2/20 Gyeongju Historic Areas; The whole city is one big museum (2) Learn about Cultural Heritage and artifacts from Wolseong Belt, Daeneungwon Belt, Hwangnyongsa
Seokguram and Bulguksa Temple; A harmony of Korean Belt, Saseong Belt from Gyeongju Historic Areas
architecture technique and dignity of Silla culture (1) Watch a video about Gyeongju Historic Areas
Learn about historical background and story behind the establishment of Bulguksa Temple

2/27 Seokguram and Bulguksa Temple; A harmony of Korean
architecture technique and dignity of Silla culture (2)
3/3 Explore Korean traditional game (1)
Study about fundamentals of Buddhist art
Learn about historical background and story behind the establishment of Seokguram, then learn about
Buddhist cultural heritage of Silla
Watch a video about Seokguram and Bulguksa Temple
Play Korean traditional game “Yutnori”

3/5 Review Gyeongju Historic Areas and Seokguram and Bulguksa Discuss characteristics of Gyeongju Historic Areas and Seokguram and Bulguksa Temple
Temple Quiz on Gyeongju Historic Areas and Seokguram and Bulguksa Temple

3/10 Jongmyo Shrine; Alive architecture for death Learn about the establishment of Jongmyo, characteristics of the building and the importance of
Jongmyo Shrine
Discuss about the importance of Jongmyo Jere and Jongmyo Jereak.
Watch a video about “Jongmyo Jere”
Discuss characteristics of Jongmyo Shrine
3/12 ChangDeokGung Palace; Ode to the harmony of man and nature Discuss historical event that led to the construction of ChangDeokGung Palace. Learn about technology
lies in the palace and its characteristics.
Learn about historical event related to the buildings inside ChangDeokGung Palace and cultural
heritage inside its beautiful garden
Watch a video “Changdeokgung Palace”
Discuss characteristics of Changedeokgung Palace
3/17 Experience Korean Cultural Heritage Watch a Korean Drama related to Changdeokgung Palace

3/19 Review Jongmyo Shrine and ChangDeokGung Palace Discuss Characteristics of Jongmyo Shrine and ChangDeokGung Palace
Quiz on Jongmyo Shrine and ChangDeokGung Palace
3/24 Mid-term Exam
3/26 Group Presentation (1); Explore cultural heritage of Philippines Discuss new cultural heritage of Philippines
 3/31 Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon; A treasure trove of wisdom Learn about historical background of establishment of Korean Tripitaka
Discuss how Korean Tripitaka could be kept safe under advanced technology used in the architecture
and the ancestors’ wisdom
Watch a video “Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon”
4/2 Group Presentation (2); Explore cultural heritage of Philippines Discuss new cultural heritage of Philippines
Review Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon Discuss Characteristics of Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon
Quiz on Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon
4/14 NamhanSanseong; The Masterpiece fortress of the Joseon Dynasty Learn about historical event in Namhan Sanseong Fortress and Byeongjahora(Qing’s Invasion in 1636)
Discuss unique characteristics of Namhansaeong Fortress
Watch a video “Namhansaeong Fortress”
4/16 Group presentation (3); Explore cultural heritage of Philippines Discuss new cultural heritage of Philippines
4/21 Suwon Hwaseong Fortress; The highlight of East Asian fortress Learn about historical background of construction of Hwaseong Fortress through political events
associated with king Jeongjo, his father and grandfather
Discuss characteristics and functions of Hwaseong’s special Fortress wall
Watch a video “Hwaseong Fortress”
4/23 Group Presentation (4); Explore cultural heritage of Philippines Discuss new cultural heritage of Philippines
4/28 Review Namhansaeong Fortress and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Discuss characteristics of Namhansaeong Fortress and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Quiz on Namhansaeong Fortress and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
4/30 Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty Learn about characteristics and types of Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
Learn about unique architecture of Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty and its nature as a cultural
heritage
Watch a video about Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
5/5 Review Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty Discuss characteristics of Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
Quiz on Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
5/7 Hahoe and Yangdong; Historic Village of Korea Learn about Confucianism as a dominant ideology of Joseon Dynasty and historical meaning and
characteristics of Hahoe Village as a cultural heritage
Learn about importance of Yangdong Village in Korean history and its characteristics as cultural
heritage
5/12 Review Hahoe and Yangdong; Historic Village of Korea Discuss Characteristics of Hahoe and Yangdong Villages
Quiz on Hahoe and Yangdong; Historic Village of Korea
5/14 Explore Korean traditional game (2) Play Korean traditional game “Jaegichagi”
5/19 FINAL EXAM

D. MAIN REFERENCES
Choi, J.& Song, H. (2016) Jongmyo Jerye, Seoul: Juryooseong
Ha, I. (2000) History Travels in Gyeongju, Seoul: Ibook Store
Kim, M. (2015) Korean Memory of the World, Seoul: NeulBom
Korean Contents and Media Editorial Department (2013) Korean UNESCO Cultural Heritage [Powerpoint Slides].
Korean Cultural and Information Service (2015) Monthly Magazine Korea, Seoul: Hong Communications
Lee, S. (2015) Korean Cultural Heritage, Seoul: Hangookmunwasa
Na, H. (2001) The Museum of Korean Life 5, Seoul: Sagyejeol Publishing Group Inc.
Nam, C. (2015) Korean Cultural Heritage, Seoul: Neu lBom
National Gyeongju Museum (2015) Golden Heritage of Gyeongju, Gyeongju: National Geyongju Museum
The Association of Korean History Teachers (2010) A Korean History of International Readers, Seoul: Humanist Publishing Group Inc.
Yi, J. (2015) Korean Cultural Heritage 1, Seoul: Bookcaravan
Yi, J. (2015) Korean Cultural Heritage 2, Seoul: Bookcaravan

E. CLASS REPORTING GUIDELINES

• Individual/Group Report
Please refer to the assigned readings and list of main references for your report preparation
Class report/s is/are responsible to research further on their topic assignments thus; references should not be limited to the assigned reading materials and list in letter D.
Group report should not exceed 20 minutes.
Students are encouraged to use power point and other visual materials like videos etc.

F. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING

Class Participation & attendance 15%
Quiz 15%
Individual Report 10%
Group Report 20%
Midterm Exam 20%
Final Evam 20%

Grade Equivalent in Letters

94 - 100 = A 70 - 75 = C
88 - 93 = B+ 65 - 69 = D
82 - 87 = B 64 below = F
76 - 81 = C+

G. CLASSROOM POLICIES
Mobile phones should be turned off or put on silent mode in class. Each offense will merit corresponding consequences.
Laptops, iPads, iPods and any electronic gadgets should not be used in class, unless allowed.

H. CONSULTATION HOURS
Schedule: T-TH 12:30-2:30/by appointment
Venue: Korean Studies Program, 3rd f Leong Hall
Teacher’s Contact Info swoo@ateneo.edu