Admission requirements
This course is only available for BA2 students who have successfully completed BA1 Methods and Issues in Korean Studies.
Description
This course aims to further the knowledge and skills obtained by BA1 Methods and Issues in Korean Studies. Students will deepen their understanding of current research themes and selected approaches in Korean Studies and engage in key discussions by identifying a problem or challenge and raising questions. Students will design and plan a research project and apply their knowledge and skills to find a solution to a problem or answer a research question. This course facilitates student-centered, project-based learning by giving students more autonomy in the planning and implementation of their work. Through the individual project, students will put their knowledge and (heuristic, academic, and digital humanities) skills into practice and hone them.
The course is offered for both students in Leiden (group 101) and in Korea (group 102).
Course objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to
Gain a good understanding of and insight into current themes in Korean studies;
Actively engage in key discussions in the field covered by the course;
Critically review and analyze textual and visual materials;
Write, present and defend research findings in a professional, and structured way;
Obtain project-based working skills among others.
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
Seminar
Assessment method
Assessment
The assessment consists of weekly and final assignment. Students will complete all weekly assignments, which takes up 45% (15% each per module) of the final grade. At the end of the course, students will choose only one module and submit his/her final paper pertaining to the module. The final assignment will take up 55% of the final grade. In order to pass the course, students need a passing grade (5.50 or higher) as the final grade.
Weighing
Weekly assignment: 45%
Final paper: 55%
The final mark for the course is established by determining the weighted average. To pass the course, the weighted average of the partial grades must be 5.5 or higher.
Resit
Only students who have complied with the attendance policy and fulfilled all course requirements and assignments but failed the course with the final grade lower than 5.50 are entitled to a resit. The resit consists of a second attempt for the weekly or final assignment of the module(s) which students failed.
Inspection and feedback
How and when an exam review will take place will be disclosed together with the publication of the exam results at the latest. If a student requests a review within 30 days after publication of the exam results, an exam review will have to be organized.
Reading list
Specific readings per week are listed in the course syllabus for each module.
Registration
Enrolment through MyStudyMap is mandatory.
General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.
For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office Herta Mohr
Remarks
Attendance policy: A strict attendance policy is imposed. Missing more than three sessions during the semester may get you barred from further attending the course and your papers may not be graded. Any absences must be notified in advance. Dispensation from the attendance policy for extenuating circumstances can only be granted by the Board of Examiners after consultation with the teacher.
Deadlines are to be kept. Failure to fulfil the assignments counts as an absence. Late submission of final assignments may result in a grade deduction of 0.5 per day. if you foresee that you will not be able to keep a deadline because of extenuating circumstances, contact your instructor well in advance (at least one week before the deadline). For extensions beyond the end of the semester, please contact your instructor and the study advisor and file a request with the Board of Examiners at least one week before the original deadline.