EALC 397

Credit: 3 hours.

Study of the history of Korea from diplomatic, foreign policy and security perspectives, from the mid 19th century to the present. Within this framework, five significant periods are covered: (1) western incursion into East Asia and its impact; (2) Japan�s response to western incursion and how it impacted Korea; (3) US and Soviet occupation of Korea and how it contributed to its permanent division; (4) Cold War relationship in East Asia; and (5) the post Cold War.