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This resource unit focuses on exploring the historical and cultural context
of Changdeogkung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. It may be used to teach
about Confucian history in East Asia; the relationship between architecture
and landscape; and the function of cultural heritage in world history.
Grade level: 6-8
In this unit:
A brief note on teaching about Korea:
In world history, Korea stands at the geographic and strategic
crossroads between the regional powers of China, Japan, and Russia.
But the region also has a rich and distinctive national history
of its own, immense natural beauty and numerous cultural heritage
treasures. Modern South Korea provides a striking example of explosive
modernization in the post-war period. International political
tension surrounding North Korea continues to be an important concern
in the United States. In preparing our students to be "globally
literate," it is critical to include Korea in the program
of studies at all levels. Several examples are listed below of
places in the California Content Standards where Korea could be
incorporated.
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California Content Standards < http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/>
History/Social Science
Grades 9 through 12:
- Historical and Social Sciences Analysis Skills-Chronological and
Spatial Thinking number 1 through 4.
- Historical Research, Evidence, and Point of View numbers 1 through
4.
- Historical Interpretations numbers 1 through 4.
Grade 6:
- World History and Geography: Ancient Civilizations information
could be included about Korea when studying China, standard 6.6.
Grade 7:
- World History and Geography: standard 7.3 analyzing the geographic,
political and economic, religious, and social structures of the
civilizations of China in the middle ages includes Korea in standard
7.3.1.and Japan and Korea in standard 7.5.1.
Visual Arts
Grades 6-7:
- 3.0 Historical And Cultural Context
Understanding the Historical Contributions and Cultural Dimensions
of the Visual Arts
Students analyze the role and development of the visual arts in
past and present cultures throughout the world, noting human diversity
as it relates to the visual arts and artists.
Role and Development of the Visual Arts
- 3.1 Research and describe how art reflects cultural values in
various traditions throughout the world.
- Diversity of the Visual Arts
3.2 Compare and contrast works of art from various periods, styles,
and cultures and explain how those works reflect the society in
which they were made.
Grade 8:
- 3.0 Historical And Cultural Context
Grades 9-12:
- 3.0 Historical And Cultural Context
General
Resources:
Throughout the United States, there are many museums that are excellent
resources for Korean art, culture, and history. These museums can provide
rich opportunities for first hand exploration of Korean art. Appreciating
and experiencing the art of a country is helpful in understanding its
people and their contributions. In the San Francisco area, for example,
there are numerous resources for enriching the curriculum on Korea through
inclusion of Korean art. The Asian Art Museum has helpful materials
for teachers when planning units of study that focus on or include Korea.
Many of these materials have extensive information including slides
and related resource materials. Contact the Education Department for
specific details on Korean resources such as units on temples, palaces,
ceramics, and so on.
Additional resources with outstanding information include the Korea
Society located in New York City. Their website is listed below; a wonderful
collection of teaching resources.
- Korea Society---www.koreasociety.org
- Korea Society's Korean Studies page with information for teachers
-- KoreaK12.org
Also investigate local sources for speakers from Korea who can support
your curriculum emphasis on Korea through their first hand knowledge
and experiences. In the Los Angeles area, for example, there are many
resources available to enhance teaching about Korea in classrooms. Several
such sources of information include:
- LA Korean Festival at www.lakoreanfestival.com;
- Korean Cultural Center at www.kccla.org
Organizations such as these can provide information that can enhance
and support your teaching about Korea in a multi modal approach. University
programs and departments related to Korean language, Korean Studies,
Korean art, music, culture and so on are also good resources for teaching
about Korea.
Additional online resources related to Korea that can assist you in
your work in introducing South Korea to teachers and students are listed
below. Have your students source information that can be found on each
of the sites below. Engage your learners actively in researching material
related to Korea and the inclusion of Korea in your program of studies.
- National Parks of Korea---- http://english.knps.or.kr/
- Korea Herald paper---www.koreaherald.co.kr/
- Korea government---www.korea.net/
- National Museum---www.museum.go.kr/
- Seoul Metropolitan Museum of Art--- http://www.metro.seoul.kr/muse/eng/
On-line resources particularly useful for teaching about Changdeokung
Palace include:
- Korea Society. "Five National Treasures." In Korea_ Lessons
for High School Studies Courses. http://www.koreasociety.org/component/option,com_docman/Itemid,0/task,cat_view/gid,139/
- Mark Peterson. "Korea in World History." This article
briefly reviews the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Korea including
Changdeokgung Palace. On the Korea Society's Korean Studies site,
http://KoreaK12.org, under "K-12 Resources."
http://www.koreasociety.org/component/option,com_docman/Itemid,35/task,cat_view/gid,116/
- UNESCO National Heritage website for Changdeokgung Palace.
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/816
- "World Heritage Sites in Korea" - Includes virtual tour
of Changdeokgung Palace.
http://www.ocp.go.kr/english/treasure/dom_cdk.html
CREDITS
Developed for the Office of
Resources for International and Area Studies (ORIAS) Summer 2006 Institute for Teachers with support from
the Korea Foundation. Written by Dr. Sheri B. Moore (College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville) and Michele Delattre (ORIAS coordinator). Images from Michele Delattre and Donna Kasprowicz taken during study travel funded by the Korea Society Fellowships.
With gratitude to the Korea Foundation, U. C. Berkeley's
Center for Korean Studies and Jonathan Petty, CKS Program Assistant.
Email Sheri Moore at with your comments and suggestions
for improving this teacher and student resource. Email address: sbmoor01 @ louisville.edu
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