For more details on the courses, please refer to the Course Catalog
| Code | Course Title | Credit | Learning Time | Division | Degree | Grade | Note | Language | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COS2039 | Understanding the Confucian Classics | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2-3 | Korean | Yes | |
| The Confucian Classics are the primary texts that encompass the principal teachings of Confucianism and East Asian philosophy. Therefore, the study of the Confucian Classics, such as the Four Book and the Thirteen Classics, are preliminary for understanding the philosophical, political, cultural, and artistic tradition of East Asia, Accordingly, this course aims at providing basic information on the origins and formation of the Confucian Classics, their main contents, philosophical characteristics, and important implications in the development of Confucianism, as well as their contemporary relevance. This course will provide students with firm background for studying Confucianism and East Asian Philosophy in general, and also this course will prepare students for more advanced courses, such as reading primary texts of the Confucian Classics and understanding the various philosophical traditions from the Pre-Qin to the modern day. | |||||||||
| COS2040 | Modern and Contemporary East Asian Thought | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2-3 | - | No | |
| This course deals with various philosophical and political ideas of contemporary East Asia and examines related discussions by focusing on Confucian thought. This course attempts to understand in detail the research trends and problems of so-called New Confucianism in Taiwan and Hong Kong in the 20th century and so-called Mainland New Confucianism in mainland China in the 21st century. | |||||||||
| COS2041 | Thought history of Chiness Philosophy | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2-3 | Korean | Yes | |
| By arranging Chinese philosophy comprehensively from Confucius and other philosophers through Song, Ming to modern times, this lecture gives students the chance to understand the flow of Chinese philosophy. Also, Comparing Chinese philosophy with Korean philosophy and Western philosophy, we will widen our vision to the world. | |||||||||
| COS2042 | Debate on Korean Neo-Confucianism | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2-3 | Korean | Yes | |
| Neo-Confucianism of Chosun played a great role in the realm of ideas. By analyzing Neo-Confucianism, we can understand the characteristics of that thought and theoretical system in itself and inquire into the meaning and value of these debates in our time. | |||||||||
| COS2043 | Zhu Xi and Wang Yangming | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2-3 | Korean | Yes | |
| The process of developing and establishing confucianism will be discussed with scholars and characteristics. The philosophy of "Chu Hsi" will be classified with human, cosmos, politics, etc. and examines as such. The complicated theory of philosophy of "Chu Hsi" will be systematically summarized. | |||||||||
| COS2044 | History of Korean Philosophy | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2-3 | English | Yes | |
| A course for beginners to understand important concepts, problems, and solutions in Korean philosophy and to study the history of Korean philosophy until Koryo period. eg Wonhyo's buddhism, Choi Chiwon's confucianism. | |||||||||
| COS2047 | Digital Humanities In Korean Philosophy | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 1-2 | Korean | Yes | |
| Today, when interdisciplinary research and education are emphasized, ‘Digital Humanities' is emerging as an important value not only for humanities students but also for undergraduate students of various majors who are interested in the humanities. This course is conducted in a way that combines theory and practice by allowing students to learn the basics of digital humanities methodology, apply it to research related to Korean culture and philosophy, and develop relevant contents. Through this course, students will be able to develop the self-directed skills required in today's society by combining humanistic insights with the capability to utilize digital analytical tools. | |||||||||
| COS2048 | East Asian Humanities and Korean Philosophy | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2-3 | Korean | Yes | |
| This course aims to introduce students to the thoughts and concepts of the East Asian Humanities and to the uniqueness and characteristics of Korean philosophy. The course explores that the concerns and arguments of East Asian Humanities and examines their views on human, society and the world. Throughout this course, students will be able to understand what is the valuable life from the perspective of East Asian Humanities, and find the role of Korean philosophy in solving ethical problems in contemporary society. | |||||||||
| COS2049 | Understanding text of Korean Thought and Culture | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2-3 | - | No | |
| This course aims to train students to read and interpret the texts of Korean philosophy, culture and art. In the course, students will explore the ideas and concepts of Korean philosophy have developed under the influence of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and be able to understand the various academic discussions of Korean philosophy. | |||||||||
| COS2050 | East Asian Philosophy From the Perspective of Gender | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2-3 | Korean | Yes | |
| This course aims to examine East Asian Philosophy from the perspective of gender. In the process, students are expected to ponder upon the main issues of East Asian thought such as yin/yang, humaneness, filiality, qinqin and wuwei from the feminist perspective, and also examine the important concepts like difference, diversity, body, context, experience, and emotions, which have been overlooked in the dominant philosophical discourses. | |||||||||
| COS2054 | Meeting Modern Science and East Asian Philosophy | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 2-3 | Korean | Yes | |
| This course surveys East Asian thought centering around Korea, China. Inthepresents, science is to be very important to us, its importance is increasing today by day. It is important to learn confucianism through the science to find out the relation between confucianism and natural science. It will help us to increase our view to understand East Asian Thought. | |||||||||
| COS2055 | Introduction to Eastern Philosophy | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | Chinese | Yes | ||
| When we refer to ‘Eastern philosophy,’ we typically recall prominent philosophers such as Confucius and Mencius. Eastern philosophy has developed a rich system of thought over centuries, shaped by the contemplations and critiques of various philosophers and schools. This course aims to explore the philosophers and ideas that have been overshadowed by mainstream, revisiting the intellectual competitions and debates of their time. Originating in ancient China, Eastern philosophy evolved from a profound interest in 'human' and 'nature,' progressing through the reasoning of ‘Confucianism’ and ‘Taoism’, Over the centuries, in the vast landscapes of the East, it absorbed diverse thoughts through continuous debates and criticisms, growing into branches like ‘Buddhism’, ‘Neo-Confucianism’. By the 16th century, it had reached Korea, where it developed into a distinctive Korean philosophy. By the end of the semester, you will gain insights into how Eastern philosophy has evolved over the years. The establishment of Eastern philosophy in contemporary discourse is the result of continuous criticism and reflective efforts. Through this course, we encourage you to examine Eastern philosophy from different perspectives, discovering how it resonates with our lives and concerns today. Eastern philosophy is not a tale of ancient times but a living presence that coexists with our contemporary lives. We hope it inspires your philosophical contemplations while providing deeper meaning to your | |||||||||
| COS3002 | History of Japanese Thought | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 3-4 | - | No | |
| This lecture studies Japanese thought controlling the spirit of contemporary Japan. Especially, we will investigate peculiar thinking system of Japanese thought such as Buddhism native to Japan, and plan to understand history and culture of Japan. | |||||||||
| COS3016 | Ethics of the East and the Wes | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 3-4 | Korean | Yes | |
| Comparing in chinese ethics and western ethics, and examining the unique characteristics of chinese ethical idea. | |||||||||
| COS3017 | Confucian Ethics | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor | 3-4 | Korean | Yes | |
| Look into the ethical truit and content of ru xue about li and wu lun by catagory and study not only the process it's deepening into philosophicall and religious cracter but also the role of establishing of social order. Compare to western ethics, look for the possibility of solving the problems raised from western ethics. | |||||||||