Korean Popular Culture
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $703 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
About this subject
This subject offers students an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of South Korean society and history through the study of Korean popular culture, music and film. From trot to K-pop, this subject traces the development of Korean popular music, cinema and other creative industries in Korea. The focus will be on examining the political, cultural, economic and social significance of creative industries in modern Korea, through examining global idol cultures, gaming and fandom communities, the world of South Korean cinema, TV dramas and webtoons, and the role screen cultures have played in Korean society in the past. This subject will also cover North Korean public and popular culture, focusing on the political and social importance of culture in North Korea. Through a range of interactive assessments, students gain advanced skills of critical cultural analysis, as well as an understanding of how culture intersects with national identity and international relations. This subject is taught in English, no prior knowledge of Korean language is required. Please Note : If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’ . It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld. Find out more about the Academic Integrity module .
Korean Popular Culture is a standalone subject at Curtin University in WA. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Curtin University before enrolling.
Curtin University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 13 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Curtin University before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- CUR-KOR320
- Field of education
- Creative arts
- Provider
- Curtin University
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible
Prerequisites
Prior study required