Film in the Classroom: Korea – Political Conflicts on Screen

In this series, Korean art and literary culture scholars will share three South Korean films set during 1700s Joseon court politics, the Korean War (1950-1953), and the Gwangju Uprising of May 1980, as well as offer perspectives on their cinematographic techniques. Teachers will consider the cultural, historical, and social contexts in which the films are situated and how Korean filmmakers are exploring, voicing, and memorializing their past.

• • Starts:
  • September 30, 2026
• • Ends:
  • November 17, 2026
• • Learning Format:
  • Online
• • Type of Course:
  • Seminars & Short Courses
• • Offered to:
  • All States
• • Registration and Info:

  • Each session begins with pre-assigned readings and film viewing to prepare for a live 1.25-hour webinar with a Korean studies scholar. Each Tuesday evening webinar is followed by an asynchronous week-long online discussion forum. Register for one, two, or all three sessions.

    For inquiries: catherine.ishida@colorado.edu