Korea University

This course provides an overview of the history of international relations from the Napoleonic Wars to the eve of World War I. The main objective of this course is to assist students in understanding the key elements of diplomatic history necessary to study contemporary world politics. The course also prepares students for upper-level courses in the Political Science and International Relations department. 

This entry-level course covers statistical analysis related to survey methodologies and statistical analysis tools such as R, Stata, and Python for data analysis as a general topic of international studies.  

Students learn various data analysis methodologies in the fields of international economy, international development cooperation, and international relations, and how to generate, interpret, and critically judge quantitative analysis results on major topics covered in those fields. 

This course is ideal for undergraduate students in international studies who want to apply econometric principles to real world data. It is particularly suited for those seeking to develop skills in R programming, including data cleaning, visualization, statistical modeling, and interpretation, to support independent research and future academic or professional endeavors. 

This course explores issues of economic development in a globalizing world. Today, trade policy is at the forefront of the development agenda, and it is a critical element of any strategy to fight against poverty. This renewed interest in trade liberalization does not come from dogma, but instead is based on a careful assessment of development experience over the last 50 years. This course examines how multilateral trade cooperation in the World Trade 2 Organization (WTO) helps developing countries create and strengthen institutions and regulatory regimes that will enhance the gains from trade and integration into the global economy. The course also surveys how the growth of regional trading blocs affects developing countries that are turning to regionalism as a tool for economic development. 

Prerequisite: Principles of International Commerce (Highly Recommended).

This survey course covers the history of the Chinese Communist Party and the People’s Republic of China. It covers the pre-1949 revolutionary struggles, socialist transformation and construction in the 1950s, political movements from the late 1950s to the late 1970s, and post-Mao economic and political reforms, up to the consolidation of Xi Jinping’s personal rule. The permeation of the party-state’s power into diverse aspects of social life is one key feature of communist rule, and this entire course closely integrates national and international political events with the daily lives of Chinese people. It examines historical transformations in the fields of economics, culture and the arts, family and gender relations, public health, and environment and ecology during the century, throughout the study of revolutionary wars, political movements, and reforms. 

This course is an overview of marine environments, organisms, and ecosystems. Students explore the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the ocean, emphasizing major marine ecosystems (coastal, pelagic, polar/subpolar). The course also examines how human activities affect marine ecosystems and discusses possible conservation strategies. 

This course focuses on applying linguistic theories to real-world contexts, examining the intricate connections between linguistic and non-linguistic phenomena. By analyzing these relationships at individual, societal, and global levels, students will explore how linguistic theories are utilized to understand and address complex issues, gaining insights into their practical relevance and broader impact. Students examine the evolution of language and linguistics, with emphasis on the processes of language development and decline. Students also apply a linguistic perspective to everyday contexts, including education, language policy, K-pop, and culture. 

This course covers the theory of marketing using the Internet and cultivates practical application skills. Students examine theories on Internet marketing and e-commerce, exploring the unique aspects and challenges inherent in marketing driven by the Internet. Students develop the ability to think critically and strategically about opportunities and issues that emerge in marketing driven by the Internet and to formulate valuable solutions.  

Students should be aware of the unstructured style of this course. No textbook is required, and only a handful of lecture slides are distributed. The class consists of a mixture of short lectures, student discussions of assigned materials, case discussions, team presentations, and active learning exercises. There are also class visits by service practitioners/experts in which they share insights.  

Pre-requisites: Marketing management (BUSS205) or equivalent courses; Statistical analysis: correlation, regression analysis. 

This physical activity course covers rock/sport climbing at the beginner level. 

This course covers the major events that have shaped the US-China relationship today (ping-pong diplomacy, the US-China trade dispute, Tiananmen Square, and COVID-19) and how they have affected the US-China relationship. The course examines events from an objective perspective based on data. Students explore the idea and definition of data and examine data analysis methodologies and how to apply them.  

Based on the past and current relationship between the two countries, the course ultimately discusses the future relationship between the two countries and their impact on the globe.  

This course explores the impact of technology on international politics, introducing key international relations theories and examining how technological advancements influence patterns of war and peace, as well as the dynamics of cooperation and conflict among states.  

The first part of the course focuses on the development of nuclear weapons and their implications for international relations. It addresses critical questions such as: Does the advent of nuclear weapons represent a fundamental shift in the nature of warfare and international relations? Why and how do states pursue nuclear weapons? What international efforts exist to regulate their proliferation?  

The latter part of the course examines the role of emerging technologies from the new industrial revolution, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous weapons, in shaping international affairs. It tackles questions like: Do cyber operations alter the nature of warfare? What ethical considerations are necessary for regulating autonomous weapons? How does social media influence international relations? Through these inquiries, the course provides a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between technology and global politics. 

There is no prerequisite for this course, but basic knowledge of international relations theories is expected (A recommended course before taking this course: Introduction to International Politics)