Class Details

HUMI 13
Introduction to Korean Popular Culture

Course Description

This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary Korean popular culture, which explores modern Korean society across a wide range of themes such as identity, gender/sexuality, love/marriage, family, and social value systems. It examines the multi-levels of the socio-construction of modern Korean society through TV drama (soap opera), film, and pop music. Also, it explores the unique patterns of Korean culture and Korean cultural issues related to contemporary Asian societies and global issues.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
HUMI-013.-61Z: Fully ONLINE. This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Pass/Fail Grading

Also Listed As

ASAM 41 (P); HUMI 13 (C)

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

Limitation on Enrollment

(Not open to students with credit in the cross-listed course(s).) (Also listed as ASAM D041.)