HIST 387: Topics in Global History

HIST 387-K01: Topics in Global History
(Spring 2026)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR

Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea) G207 - Hybrid

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Section Information for Spring 2026

KORE 362 Modern Korean History covers Korean history from the late nineteenth century to the present. While focusing on Korea’s historical experience, it takes a broader and comparative perspective to look at historical changes in modern East Asia together. It examines how Korean history was intertwined with and helped shape modern East Asian history by comparing Korea’s historical experience with those of Japan and China, as well as the shared historical contexts. It also examines how Korean history was shaped by global forces such as imperialism and the Cold War. 

             As a survey course, the class will cover major historical events in modern Korean history, ranging from the premodern to the modern transformation. These include changing worldviews and relationships with China and Japan, colonization, liberation, national division, the Korean War, authoritarian rule, democratization, and globalization. 

This course, offered at Mason Korea, explores these topics and provides students with an immersive learning experience. Students will learn Korean history as a lived experience of the Korean people by reading biographical texts and visiting museums to hear firsthand accounts from those who lived through this time. During the semester, students will also go on two field trips to historical sites related to the class topics. 

             The course emphasizes self-driven, proactive study. Students explore their topic of interest in modern Korean history by writing a research paper, producing a documentary film, writing analytical essays, or creating their own creative project. This course fulfills the Korean minor and major elective requirements and is a Mason Core course.  

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3-6

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest in global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern history. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by History & Art History. May be repeated within the term.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies, Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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