English

The course provides a historical overview of language and gender theory and research. It examines how language is used by men and women, and the linguistic means by which they are portrayed, to understand the process of gender (re)construction in society. Topics include essentialist and constructionist views on sex and gender, essentialist and constructionist approaches to language and gender, construction of gender identities, notions of femininity and masculinity, and representation of gender and language use in specific domains. It also involves critical analyses of gendered texts from various domains.

This broadly chronological course gives students a detailed understanding of black and Asian British writing in its historical, political, and cultural contexts. It examines a range of works by black and Asian writers published in Britain. It explores how black and Asian writers shape and reflect a changing Britain and how race, gender, class, migration, and generation intersect and impact on changing notions of British identity. Students consider how these writers have shaped shifting notions of "Britishness" and engaged with a range of pressing contemporary issues including racism, anti-racism, multiculturalism, gender politics, terror, asylum-seekers, Islamophobia, and debates on free-speech.

Students explore how women influenced and were influenced by the First and Second World Wars, the Cold War, Decolonization, leftist movements in the 1960s, revolutions, authoritarian regimes and struggles related to gender, racial and LGBTQ+ equality. Through broad global, regional, and comparative analysis in lectures and in-depth historical study of key women, groups, movements or institutions, students explore different methodologies for examining history in the 20th and 21st century. The course’s geographical focus is the Americas, including the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, though there are also opportunities to explore comparisons and contrasts with other parts of the world including Britain, Europe, and Asia.

This course investigates central questions of recent ethical theory. Topics include the nature of the good, the badness of death, utilitarian accounts of right and wrong action, virtue (esp. justice and benevolence), equality, partiality and impartiality, responsibility and moral luck.

Food Theory is a versatile, content-based language course tailored for students of diverse proficiency levels, including native English speakers, offering a rich exploration of food's culture, history, and science, where communication mistakes are seen as learning opportunities. Emphasizing interactive conversations and collaborative food-related projects, the course delves into various aspects of food, from its historical roots to its cultural significance, steering clear of mere recipe sharing. It blends the enhancement of English skills, such as vocabulary and grammar, with the cultivation of general communication abilities like active listening, body language interpretation, and strategic questioning. This comprehensive approach makes Food Theory an ideal choice for those seeking to boost their confidence and competence in both English and general communication, all within the engaging context of food studies.

This course complements PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE, which is a theoretical and conceptual course that introduces core ideas of finance. APPLICATIONS OF FINANCE focuses on empirical and practical applications of these concepts and theories. The course introduces students to some of the practical aspects of finance, for example, valuation, trading strategies based on derivatives, and new finance applications, such as blockchain and high-frequency trading.

This course provides an introduction to the scientific basis of modern medicine and the role of biological sciences in the understanding and treatment of disease. This is delivered through a series of lectures, facilitated group discussions, a practical class and assessed written reports. The course provides a basic understanding of practical material relevant to biological sciences and enables students to develop personal skills in interpreting basic scientific research and communicating scientific ideas and information in a clear, accurate, and well-organized manner.

This course takes an integrated skills approach. Class time is focusing on practical discussions and activities to help students acquire the skills necessary to get the job they want. There are two versions of this course: UCEAP 89A (ADV)/Yonsei Course UCK1143, and UCEAP 89B (Honors)/Yonsei UCK1159.

 In this course, students embark on an exploration of their career goals and learn practical skills like resume writing and interviewing. In doing so, students reflect on themselves, gain a deeper appreciation of their overall abilities and discover what jobs might be best suited for their future careers. This course enables students to become familiar with all the necessary components in English for job hunting. Students read various models of resumes; identify job categories and critical information in ads. Students practice speaking using interview techniques, give presentations on their findings, listen to other students and learn how to recognize deficiencies in live and recorded presentations & interviews. In addition, students practice practical skills in writing, utilizing specific grammar and wording to entice future employers.

 Students are able to: 1. Research the market/ analyze job ads and look for key language 2. Identify their own learning needs/ styles 3. Identify their strengths and weaknesses 4. Write cover letters and resumes 5. Write personal statements 6. Answer interview questions appropriately 7. Understand interview competency 8. Create mock interviews 9. Present effectively with tone, inflection, stress, and stretch 10: develop their own LinkedIn profile 11. network to build connections for the job hunting 12. be able to actively set balanced goals.

With globalization, the Internet, and the general shrinking of time and space, cross- cultural interaction has become a necessity in people’s everyday lives. This course is designed to interrogate different aspects of cross-cultural communication and cultural differences: family life, social relationships, the workplace, government, education, gender, romance, and religion. Throughout exploring these topics, we will strive to engage in personal self-reflection, hands-on experience, and to understand the connections to larger social structures.

This course examines the historical, practical, and simple chemical aspects of: food, food additives; vitamins; minerals, diet and cancer; dieting; food-borne illnesses, health food and cooking.