Korea University

This course introduces the study of democracy and democratization, which is one of the core sub-fields in comparative politics. Drawing on classic and cutting-edge work, it covers four major topics in the field: the concepts and typologies of democracy, regime transitions from authoritarianism to democracy, the consolidation of democracy, and democratic backsliding. The course helps students develop theoretical understanding about what democracy is and how democracy can be established and developed, or de-consolidated. 

The course includes designated class discussions/debates on South Korean democracy and democratization. Therefore, a substantial level of knowledge of Korean politics is needed to participate in class discussions/debates. 

This is a physical activity course in which students learn about and play Tennis. Students learn various game rules, manners, and basic skills for the game. 

This course introduces physical chemistry which is the basis for the analysis and design of chemical and bio-processes. Students learn the state and structure of pure matter, understand the state of mixed and complex matter, and grasp the mechanism by which matter changes. 

In this course students acquire the ability to safely protect and defend their bodies from various unexpected dangers, as well as develop cognitive abilities to prevent dangers in advance. Students will be able to effectively respond by integrating self-defense techniques and knowledge of coping strategies in various physical threat situations. 

This course covers leading-edge concepts and tools related to strategic and financial analysis. Students develop experience in discovering, diagnosing, and solving business- and corporate-level problems such as formulating business and corporate strategies. Topics include Strategic thinking and analysis, Corporate vision, Environmental analysis, Competitive strategy, and Corporate strategy. 

This course focuses on building English writing skills for natural science students. Students participate in various academic English writing activities that focus on the composition of texts, logical development, professional vocabulary selection, academic research, citation, and bibliography to cultivate academic English writing skills in natural sciences fields.  

This course provides an intermediate-level study of international financial markets and open economy macroeconomics. Topics include the foreign exchange market, theory of exchange rate determination, open economy macroeconomics, and international macroeconomic policy. Theory, empirical analysis and policy frameworks are studied to analyze current issues and topical problems of international financial economics.