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Korean HistoryDiploma Course

Unlock the captivating history of Korea with our comprehensive online course. Journey through ancient kingdoms, dynasties, and modern transformations. Discover Korea's cultural and technological advancements and appreciate its global influence. Transform your understanding of Korean history today!

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What Will You Learn?

Explore ancient Korea's foundational myths and historical realities, as well as the rise and fall of the kingdoms that shaped Korean civilisation. Beginning with the early kingdoms, you’ll learn about the legendary Gojoseon Kingdom, the Three Kingdoms period, and the unification under Silla, marking a golden age of culture and art.

Journey through the Goryeo Dynasty’s innovation and artistry, examining administrative reforms, celadon pottery, and Buddhism's influence on art and architecture. Understand the Mongol invasions and Goryeo's fall, leading to the rise of the Joseon Dynasty.

The Joseon Dynasty introduces a new era of Confucianism and governance. Explore the dynasty's establishment, the Hangul script's development, and scientific advancements. Learn about cultural contributions, daily life, and transformations in Korea's modern history.

Examine Korean conflict history, including Korea under Japanese rule, resistance movements, and the cultural and economic impacts of the occupation. Understand the division of Korea, the Korean War, and subsequent developments in both Koreas.

The course also highlights Korea's global influence in the 21st century. From K-pop to cinema and cutting-edge technology, appreciate Korea's remarkable impact on the world stage.

By studying this Korean history course, you will learn about:

The myths and historical realities of ancient Korea.
The cultural and technological advancements of the Three Kingdoms period.
The influence of Buddhism on Goryeo Dynasty’s art and architecture.
The development of the Korean Hangul script during the Joseon Dynasty.
The impact of Japanese rule and the resistance movements.
The division of Korea, the history of the Korean War, and subsequent developments.
Korea's global influence in the 21st century through K-pop and cinema.
The technological advancements and economic developments shaping modern Korea.

Our Korean History course is ideal for history enthusiasts, cultural explorers, educators, and students. It benefits those interested in understanding Korea’s rich past, including ancient myths, kingdom dynamics, and modern transformations. This course also caters to individuals fascinated by the history of the Korean government, technological advancements, and global influence.

Whether you are a lifelong learner, a teacher seeking to enrich your curriculum, or a professional aiming to broaden your cultural awareness, this course will transform your understanding of Korean history.

Introduction
Part 1: Geographical and Cultural Origins of the Korean Peninsula
Part 2: Development of the Gojoseon Kingdom
Part 3: Early Korean Society
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Module 1: Assessment

Part 1: Political Structures
Part 2: Military Conflicts
Part 3: The Influence of Buddhism
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2: Assessment

Part 1: The Unification of the Korean Peninsula
Part 2: The Cultural and Scientific Achievements of the Unified Silla Period
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Module 3: Assessment

Part 1: The Goryeo Dynasty
Part 2: The Development of the Korean Writing System
Part 3: The Unique Contributions of Goryeo Celadon Pottery
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4: Assessment

Part 1: The Mongol Invasions of Korea
Part 2: The Military Strategies Employed by the Goryeo Dynasty
Part 3: The Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5: Assessment

Part 1: The Establishment of the Joseon Dynasty
Part 2: The Role of Confucianism
Part 3: The Development of the Korean Hangul Script
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Module 6: Assessment

Part 1: The Scientific and Technological Innovations of the Joseon Period
Part 2: Literary and Artistic Achievements
Part 3: Daily Life and Social Structure
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Module 7: Assessment

Part 1: Historical Context
Part 2: Korean Resistance
Part 3: The Cultural and Economic Impacts
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Module 8: Assessment

Part 1: Korea's Liberation
Part 2: The Division of Korea into North and South
Part 3: Displacement and Family Separation
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Module 9: Assessment

Part 1: Economic and Political Developments in South Korea
Part 2: The Challenges and Changes in North Korea
Part 3: Korea's Cultural Contributions to the World
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Conclusion
Module 10: Assessment

The Korean History Diploma Course will take up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

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