Educational Goals

• The educational goal of the Korean History major is to develop a critical perspective and insight into history by comprehensively studying the development of Korean history and social changes in each period. In addition, by interpreting, analysing, and synthesizing primary sources, and cultivating professional workforce with an international perspective and the competency to interpret the zeitgeist of each era, the goals of the Korean History major also includes establishing the identity of Koreans and fostering creative abilities.

Educational Focus

• Korean history major focuses on understanding the characteristics of the systems, societies, and cultures of each era, and developing relevant skills to interpret, criticize, comprehend, and synthesize necessary historical sources. Through the training of various research methodologies, students develop the ability to work on historical subfields, such as political history, economic history, social history, history of thought, cultural history, and intellectual history. By studying the process of development and changes of society, culture, and history, the Korean history major aims to cultivate historical insight and establish the identity of Korea and proper historical perspective. It also focuses on research and education on the origin and formation of prehistoric and ancient cultures of the Korean people. It also aims to acquire the skills necessary for field research, develop the skills necessary for organizing field notes, and increase students’ understanding of the culture of the adjacent regions (China, Japan, Central Asia, India, etc.).