Course: Korean Geography and Tourism

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Course title Korean Geography and Tourism
Course code ASK/PBJ3
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ferklová Blanka, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šturdík Martin, Mgr. M.A.
  • Schirmer Andreas, Mag. phil. Dr.
  • Lee Petra, MA
Course content
week 1 - Class orientation: Introduction, expectations and syllabus review week 2 - Regional geography of Korea; Types and characteristics of tourism Resources in Korea; Understanding Assignments 1 week 3 - Korea's natural resources: Mountain tourism resources; Q&A about the case study presentation week 4 - Korea's natural Resources: Marine tourism resources; Case study presentation week 5 - Korea's social resources: Food and beverage; Case study presentation week 6 - Korea's social resources: Filming locations for movies, dramas, and music videos; Case study presentation week 7 - Korea's social resources: Festivals and special events; Case study presentation week 8 - Korea's cultural resources: UNESCO-designated World Cultural Heritage; Case study presentation week 9 - Korea's cultural resources: Palaces, temples, ancient tombs, traditional folk villages; Case study presentation week 10 - Korea's industrial resources: Traditional markets, large shopping malls, IT and games; Q&A about the final presentation week 11 - Students' final presentation week 12 - Students' final presentation week 13 - Students' final presentation; Finalizing the course

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
ZS 2025/26: Korean Geography and Tourism prof. Soo-Hyun Jun, Ph.D. In this class, we will seek to understand and analyze various types and characteristics of tourism resources in Korea. Students conduct a case study of Korea in terms of tourism resources and share the results by making a presentation. In the end of the semester, students develop a detailed travel plan to Korea, which they will present in classes.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
1) Class Attendance: 30% 2) Assignment 1 (Case study): 20% 3) Assignment 2 (Final presentation): 30% 4) Class Participation: 20% * Being late twice will count as one absence * If you miss 4 classes and more, you will receive an F * Grade: Students who earn 60% or higher will get the Pass Grade.
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Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -