Chung-ang University Classes 2014
Prof. David A. Mason
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Reading Assignments for
Discussion of Social Problems:
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South Launching Leaflets to the North
No-Tech Tactics of NK's Most Wanted Defector
Stress and Depression
Young SKs don't care about suffering in the North
Is it cool to visit North Korea as a tourist?
What is going on in Korea now? Could it be...?
Ferry Disaster That United South Korea Now Polarizes It
Park Yeon-mi's Escape from North Korea
Technology and Unemployment
Has NK had a Very Specific Kind of Coup?
Corruption and the Sinking Korean Ship
October 6~16 classes:
October 27, 28 & 30 class:
Myeongnyang as political metaphor
South Korea seeks death penalty for ferry captain
Grading System:
25% Midterm Exam
25% Final Essay
25% Homework Assignments
25% Attendance and Participation
Final Essay Assignment -- due on Monday December 15th 6pm
Choose a Topic based on: "The Social Problem of Racism in Korea"
-- select one aspect of this, from the many;
especially -- what is similar, and what is different,
with America's case (or another nation?)?
Consult with me on your chosen topic if you want to.
Include your personal experiences with it, or stories you have heard.
Write a report-essay of about 3 pages, in English.
Include background of the problem, and current status, and then
what you believe that your government / society should do about this.
Give your own point of view.
If you quote anything, clearly attribute it as a quote.
It should have an introduction, body and conclusion.
No photos are needed, unless they are essential to make your point.
Charts or graphs are OK, but keep any graphics small.
Use MS-Word if possible, not HWP.
Bring the rough draft of it to our final class on Dec 8, 9 or 11
-- we will discuss them in groups.
Send me the final draft by Monday Dec. 15th, 6pm, by email
( [email protected] ) I will answer "got it".
Sending it earlier is good.
If you need my help, just write to me, or come see me in my office.
No Easy Retirement in South Korea
S. Korea opens new front in E. Asian textbook wars
Truth about the Young Patriotic Martyr Yu Gwan-sun
Women are not equal in Korea
Government says ‘No’ to LGBT Koreans
PS: Nation as Beautiful as a Rolex Knockoff
The Homosexual Double-life in Korea