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The student will be able to discuss South Korean culture from a historical perspective, etiquette perspective and pop culture perspective. 1) Describe the flag of South Korea. 2) What are some cultural accomplishments of the Joseon Dynasty? 3) What is Hangul? 4) What is the Great Man theory? 5) How do you think Korean history has affected the Korean view of foreigners? 6) Is there a cultural explanation for South Koreas economic rise?
7) What is Taekkyon?

8) Are Taekwondo and Hapkido modern martial arts or traditional martial arts? 9) Does Gangnam Style have some Counterculture significance? 10) Is Gangnam Style a critique of hyper-materialism? 11) Does Bubble Pop! Have some Counterculture significance? 12) Hyuna is the lead singer in Bubble Pop!. Is Hyuna a feminist or a sex object or something else? 13) What is the new South Korean overexposure law and why do you think the law was enacted? 14) Is the generation gap bigger in Asia than in Western countries and if so then why?

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