North Korea is widely regarded as one of the world's most enigmatic countries, and as the greatest security threat to our region. The Australian and global media depict it as a country of missiles, phalanxes of marching soldiers, all-powerful leaders and bizarre political ideologies. This course goes beyond the media images to explore the political history, culture and everyday life of North Korea. Drawing upon unparalleled expertise in history, politics, cultural studies and gender politics at the ANU, this course will evaluate key events in North East Asian history to more fully account for the current social and political crisis in North Korea. We will investigate pivotal events of the Cold War in Northeast Asia and consider issues such as changing lifestyles, environmental challenges, the rise of the informal market and migration to and from North Korea, and will end with some reflections on possible futures. As well as conventional sources the course will also make use of North Korean music, literature and film to give further insight into the country's past, present and future.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Formulate an understanding of the Northern Region before the emergence of the North Korean state.
2. Explain the origins of communism in Korea.
3. Develop an understanding of the international history that has shaped North Korean state and society.
4. Understand social and political changes that have taken place since the end of the Cold War.
5. Evaluate the gender politics of the regime and society.
6. Develop critical conceptual tools and historical understanding to evaluate current issues facing North Korea today.

Field Trips

Optional trip to the Australian War Memorial, Treloar Cres, Campbell ACT 2612. Date TBC.

Examination Material or equipment

If studying face-to-face, bring your device (Laptop or iPad) with the headset to the class.

Required Resources

If studying face-to-face, bring your device (Laptop or iPad) with the headset to the class.

Recommended Resources

Please see the folder Information on the Book Review for detailed information on this assessment.

Students may select one of the following four books to review:

Sunjoo Kim (ed), The Northern Region of Korea: history, identity and culture

Sandra Fahy, Dying for rights: Putting North Korea's human rights abuses on the record

Suzy Kim, Everyday Life in the North Korean Revolution 1945-50

Hyun-ok Park, The Capitalist Unconscious: from Korean Unification to Transnational Korea

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

North Korea is widely regarded as one of the world's most enigmatic countries, and as one of the greatest security threats to our region. The Australian and global media depict it as a country of missiles, phalanxes of marching soldiers, all-powerful leaders and bizarre political ideologies. This course goes beyond the media images to explore the political history, culture and everyday life of North Korea. Drawing upon unparalleled expertise in history, politics, cultural studies and gender politics at the ANU, this course will evaluate key events in Northeast Asian history to more fully account for the current social and political crisis in North Korea. We will investigate pivotal events of the Cold War in Northeast Asia and consider issues such as changing lifestyles, environmental challenges, the rise of the informal market and migration to and from North Korea and will end with some reflections on possible futures. As well as conventional sources the course will also make use of North Korean music, literature and film to give further insight into the country's past, present and future.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Welcome, Lecture, Film, Webinar
2	The Northern Region
3	Hidden histories of the North
4	Russia and North Korea	ASSIGNMENT 1: Radio Play (Group Work) Finalise and Submit
5	State Formation and the KWP	ASSIGNMENT 2. Geography & Biography Quiz
6	Japan and North Korea: Unhappy Neighbours
7	Leaving the DPRK
8	Anti-communist culture in South Korea	ASSIGNMENT 3: Book Review due in Wattle
9	North Korea in the World
10	Roundtable and Exam	ASSIGNMENT 4: FINAL EXAM

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Radio Play	20 %	12/01/2023	16/01/2023	2,3,4,5
Geography and Biography Quiz.	20 %	13/01/2023	17/01/2023	1,2,3,5
Book Review	20 %	18/01/2023	20/01/2023	1,2,3,4,7
Final Exam	40 %	20/01/2023	27/01/2023	1,2,3,4,5,6,7

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Read the required readings for the course, come to class prepared to discuss and share your thoughts, as you will be asked to contribute.

Examination(s)

Mid-term Quiz will be held at the close of Week 1. It will test student knowledge of key figures and historical places in the northern region of Korea. The quiz will run on Wattle as an open book test. The Quiz will open in Wattle on Friday of Week 1 and close at 11:59pm on Sunday. Students will have 3 hours to complete it.

Final Exam questions will be based on topics covered in class and in the readings. Exam preparation will start in Week 2. Final Exam will be held in class on Friday of Week 2, for two hours. The expected length of the answers is max. 2,000 words.

Assessment Task 1

Radio Play

Students will form groups and select one short story to write an additional act or scene in the form of a radio play. The format for this assessment will be discussed in class. Every group must submit their pre-recorded Radio Play file.

Assessment Task 2

Geography and Biography Quiz.

This mid-term quiz will be held at the close of week one. It will test student knowledge of key figures and historical places in the northern region of Korea. The quiz will run on Wattle as an open book test. Students will have 3 hours to complete the Quiz over the weekend.

Assessment Task 3

Book Review

Before the start of the course, students are to select one book out of four listed on Wattle to review. The Book Review is 800 words long and will be due on Wednesday of Week 2. Read required readings for the course, come to class prepared to discuss and share your thoughts, as you will be asked to contribute.

Assessment Task 4

Final Exam

Final Exam questions will be based on topics covered in class and in the readings. Exam preparation will start in Week 2. Final Exam will be held in class on Friday of Week 2, for two hours. The expected length of the answers is max. 2,000 words.

Academic Integrity

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Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted. If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date, a mark of 0 will be awarded. OR Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

In the short term, the course coordinator will do everything possible to publish the results of each assessment before the next assessment starts.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Upon receiving the assignment result with feedback, students will have three (3) working days to discuss it with the lecturer.

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The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
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• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
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