POSC 354 - Government and Politics in Korea

3 Credits
Three hours per week.

This course examines the political, social and economic development of Korea from the 19th century to the modern nation-state. Korea’s relationships with China and Japan will be of special importance because of Korea’s traditional role as the historical and cultural bridge between these two nations. Part of the course will compare the political, economic and social developments that have occurred in North and South Korea since the Korean conflict. The course will examine the issue of reunification.

Offered (SPRING – ODD YEAR).