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Fall 2012
Asian Studies 98 / 198
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About the Course:

Observing North Korea through Popular Film and Media

Course description: Many of us are familiar with North Korea, either through what we've read in books or discussed in history classes. We've heard about the hermit kindom, and its aggressive nuclear threats. But how is North Korea portrayed in popular films and media?

In this course we will faciliate conversation about North Korea as depicted in popular media, introducing a different perspective to the most isolated country in the world. We will observe North Korea through a non-traditional lens, analyzing movies, documentaries and blogs rather than news articles or textbooks. We hope to equip students with a broader framework of perspectives--a deeper understanding of the human rights violations in North Korea as well as the country's increasing relevance as an actor in international relations.

How to Enroll:

EARLY ENROLLMENT: If interested in taking the course, please e-mail northkorea.decal@gmail.com with:

Early enrollment is now closed. 17 seats are still available, so please attend the first class to receive a CCN. For those who have enrolled already, attendance to the first lecture is mandatory. (**IF you received a CCN for early enrollment, you must use the CEC before August 28th).

REGULAR ENROLLMENT: Students interested in taking the course MUST attend the first lecture. We will hand out CCNs and CECs on the first day. If space is limited, then we will enroll students on an application basis.