Sogang University General Bulletin

History

Major Requirements
(1) Total credit requirements by track
- Multiple Major Track: Min. of 36 credits
- Major Concentration Track and Practical Major Track: Min. of 48 credits
- Teacher Training Track: Min. 50 credits
(2) Required courses (14 credits):
a. All the students majoring in history are required to take a course of the
Introduction to History(HIS2006).
b. Two (or more subjects) among HIS2003, HIS2004 and HIS2005. If more
than 6 credits are taken, up to 3 credits may be recognized as general
major courses.
c. All the students majoring in history are required to take 2 courses among
Cultural Heritage Field Education 1,2,3,4(HIS3070~3073). The students
taking 2 courses or more can replace the rest of Cultural Heritage Field
Education subjects with general subjects of major.
d. All the students majoring in history are required to take one course as
general subject among HIS4005, HIS4006, HIS4007, HIS4010, HIS4011,
HIS4017, and HIS4018. The students taking 2 courses or more of reading
course can replace the rest subjects excluding one of at least one major
required course with major advanced subject of major.
(3) Multiple majors are required to take a minimum of 36 credits, inclu-
ding 14 required and 22 general major courses.
(4) Concentration majors and Practical majors are required to take a mini-
mum of 48 credits, including 14 required, 22 general major and 12
major concentration courses. 6 credits among advanced subjects can be
replaced with general subjects.
(5) Students in the education training program are required to take a mini-
mum of 50 credits, including 14 required, and 6 practical major
courses.
(6) All majors are required to take 6 credits in Korean history, 6 in Asian
history, 6 in Western history
(7) Among other majors, the two following courses are recognized as history
major courses.
- REL3022 = HIS3041
- PHI3033, PHI3034, PHI3035 or PHI3036 = HIS3056
- ECO2011 = HIS3063
- PHI3003 = HIS3065
 Undergraduate Curriculum

<Completion Condition for Major of History>

The requirement for graduation is as below:
1. Major required subjects
- Introduction to History(3 credits)
- 2 Credits or more among Introduction to Korean History, Introduction to
Western History(6 Credits)
- 2 subjects or more among Cultural Heritage Field Education 1,2,3,4(2 Credits)
- One subject or more among Reading Korean History, Reading Oriental
History, and bibliographical notes on Western History Masterpiece(3 credits)
2. Credit required to acquire the course for advanced major and the course
designated for the practicality
- Required to have a total of 48 credits or more including Basic of Major 9
credits, General of Major 22 credits, Advanced of Major 12 credits

[Course Completion Roadmap]

Concentration Major Practical Major Multiple Major Year
Major Concentration Practical Major
HIS4001-4018 HIS4019-4022 3-4
Major Concentration Required Courses
Readings in Korean, Asian, Western history (1 course min. from below) 3-4
HIS4005, 4006, 4007, 4010, 4011, 4017, 4018
Major General Courses
Korean History (Min. Asian History (Min. 2 Western History (Min.
2 courses) courses) 2 courses)
HIS3001-3005 HIS3006-3019 HIS3020-3038 2-4
HIS3039-3053 HIS3054-3060 HIS3061-3069
Required Major Courses
HIS2006, HIS2003, 2004, 2005(more than 2 courses) 1-2
HIS3070, 3071, 3072, 3073(more than 2 courses)
Required Introductory Courses
Select 1 from the following: HSS3011, HSS3012 and HSS3013 2
Core/Required Core Courses 1

Common Courses HIS2006 Introduction to History(Major

HIS2002 Historical Under standing 3 cr.
of the Contempor ar y Wor ld
(Required Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
An exploratory study for history majors.
Historical analyses and understanding of
the politics, economy, society, and culture
of the contemporary world.
requirement)
(HIS2001 Alternative course of What is
History) 3 Credits
This course takes a look at the concept of
history, theory of history and method of
historical study and etc. Through this, this
course provides the general foundation of
the study on history to be conducted.
HIS3070 Field Study 1 1 cr.
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 1hr)
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HIS3071 Field Study 2 1 cr.
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 1hr)
HIS3072 Field Study 3 1 cr.
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 1hr)
An empirical study to plan, survey and
prepare for field studies, and to visit
historic sites.
HIS3073 Field Study 4 1 cr.
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 1hr)
An empirical study to plan, survey and
prepare for field studies, and to visit
historic sites.
HIS4019 History and Car eer 3 cr.
(Major Concentr ation Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
Lectures given by outside experts to
prepare students for future careers in the
field of history.
HIS4020 Intr oduction to 3 cr.
Archiving Studies
(Major Concentr ation Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A practical course to prepare students
for developing a career in archiving
management.
HIS4021 Museum Studies 3 cr.
(Major Concentr ation Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A practical study about planning,
operating and managing a museum.
HIS4022 Heritage and Tour ism 3 cr.
(Major Concentr ation Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A practical study about planning,
operating and managing historic sites.
HIS4029 Special Seminar in History 3 cr.
(Major Concentr ation Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A course for senior students only.
Seminar topics are selected by the
professor and only seniors are allowed to
take the class.
Korean History
HIS2003 Introduction of 3 cr .
Korean Histor y
(Requir ed Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr)
An introductory course to cover the
political, economic, social and cultural
development of Korea from ancient times
to the modern era.
HIS3001 Ancient Kor ea 3 cr .
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
An examination of the political,
economic and social developments from
prehistoric times to the Silla Dynasty.
HIS3002 The Gor yo Dynasty 3 cr .
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
An examination of the political,
economic and social developments of the
Coryo Dynasty.
HIS3003 The J oseon Dynasty 3 cr .
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
An examination of the political,
economic, social and cultural problems
from the establishment of the Joseon
Dynasty to the 1860s, and of the
characteristics of the Yang Ban society.
HIS3004 Modern Korea 3 cr .
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A general survey of the modernization
process and invasion of imperialistic
countries from 1870 to 1910.
HIS3005 Contemporary Kor ea 3 cr .
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
An examination of the political affairs
and of the economic, social and cultural
trends since the foundation of the
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Republic of Korea; during the Japanese A general survey of systems of

invasion and the independence national institutions, education, state
movements; after liberalization in 1945; exams, personnel administration, military
and during the Korean War through to its affairs, finances, punishment, etc.;
aftermath. focusing on the Joseon Dynasty.

HIS3039 Classical Bibliography 3 cr. HIS3045 Social Histor y of Kor ea 3 cr .

of Kor ean Histor y (General Major Course)
(Gener al Major Cour se) (lect.: 3hr)
(lect.: 3hr) A general study on the class systems
An interpretation of the basic in Korea from the Three Kingdoms
documents and sources of Korean history period to the Joseon Dynasty.
from ancient times to the present.
HIS3046 Histor y of the 3 cr .
HIS3040 History of 3 cr. Korea-China Relationship
Kor ean Civilization (General Major Course)
(Gener al Major Cour se) (lect.: 3hr)
(lect.: 3hr) A survey of Korea-China relationships
A general survey of the development from the ancient Joseon Dynasty to the
of Korean culture from ancient times to modern era, regarding various aspects,
the present. such as politics, economics and culture.

HIS3041 History of Korean Thoughts 3 cr. HIS3047 Histor y of 3 cr .

(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of Korean thoughts in history
revealed in Shamanism, Buddhism,
Confucianism, Practical Science,
Christianity, Eastern Science (Dong-Hak),
the Enlightenment and Nationalism.
HIS3042 History of Korean Politics
(Gener al Major Cour se) 3 cr .
(lect.: 3hr)
A study on the organic relationships
between political systems, ideologies and
ruling classes from ancient times to the
present.
HIS3043 Socio-Economic Histor y 3 cr.
of Kor ea
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr)
A study on the development of Korean
society and economic structure from
ancient times to the present.
HIS3044 History of Governing 3 cr.
Systems in Korea
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr)
Korea-J apan Relations
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of Korea-Japan relations from
ancient times to the present.
HIS3048 Histor y of the 3 cr .
Korea-America Relationship
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of the Korea-America
relationship from the time before the
opening of the ports to the present.
HIS3049 Histor y of the Kor ean 3 cr .
Independence Movement
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A general study on the development of
the Korean independence movement from
the end of the Joseon Dynasty to 1945.
HIS3050 Histor y of Kor ean Ar ts 3 cr .
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
An extensive survey of topics in
Korean art, including architecture,
sculpture, crafts, painting and calligraphy,
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from the earliest times to the present. (lect.: 3hr)

HIS3051 Kor ean Archaeology 3 cr. HIS4007 Or iginal Texts of 3 cr .

(Gener al Major Cour se) Korean Histor y III
(lect.: 3hr) (Major Concentr ation Cour se)
A general survey of Korean society (lect.: 3hr)
and culture during the Stone, Bronze and Readings of historical sources of
Iron Ages with consideration of ancient Korea, the Coryo and Joseon
archaeological sites and relics. Dynasties, and the contemporary period.
HIS3052 Kor ean Epigraphy 3 cr.
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr) Asian History
A general survey of untransmitted
history, based on the interpretation of
HIS2004 Asian Histor y I 3 cr .
writings on metal and stone, such as
(Requir ed Major Cour se)
epitaphs, names on tombs and bell
(lect.: 3hr)
inscriptions.
A survey of political, economic, social
and cultural developments of neighboring
HIS3053 History of the Korean 3 cr.
countries, including Japan and China,
Female Movement
from ancient times to the present.
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr)
HIS3006 Ancient China 3 cr .
A general survey of the historical and
(General Major Course)
social movements of women.
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of the development of the
HIS4001 Topics in Korean History 1 3 cr.
Chinese state, economy, culture and
(Major Concentr ation Course)
foreign relations from prehistoric times to
(lect.: 3hr)
the Han dynasty.
HIS4002 Topics in Korean History 2 3 cr.
HIS3007 Medieval China 3 cr .
(Major Concentr ation Course)
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of the development of the
HIS4003 Topics in Korean History 3 3 cr.
Chinese state, economy, culture and
(Major Concentr ation Course)
foreign relations from the Three
(lect.: 3hr)
Kingdoms period to the period of the
Five Dynasties.
HIS4004 Topics in Korean History 4 3 cr.
(Major Concentr ation Course)
HIS3008 China in Early 3 cr .
(lect.: 3hr)
Modern Times
An analysis and examination of
(General Major Course)
important issues in Korean history.
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of the development of the
HIS4005 Or iginal Texts of 3 cr.
Chinese state, economy, gentry, culture
Kor ean History I
and foreign relations from the Sung
(Major Concentr ation Course)
dynasty to the middle of the Ch'ing
(lect.: 3hr)
Empire.
HIS4006 Or iginal Texts of 3 cr.
HIS3009 Refor ms and 3 cr .
Kor ean History II
Revolutions in China
(Major Concentr ation Course)
(General Major Course)

(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of the disintegration of the
Ch'ing Empire, the revolutionary
movements and the imperialist control
over China from the Opium War to the
Second Sino-Japanese War.
HIS3010 Contempor ar y China 3 cr.
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of Communist China from
the post-World War II era to the Period
of Reform and Opening.
HIS3011 Ancient Japan 3 cr.
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of the foundation and
development of the ancient states in Japan
up to the Heian Period.
HIS3012 The Dawn of Modern Japan 3 cr.
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr)
A general survey of Japanese history
from the Meiji Restoration to the end of
World War II.
HIS3013 Contempor ar y Histor y 3 cr.
of Japan
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr)
A general survey of Japanese history
from the end of the Pacific War to the
present, including the post-war reform,
economic and political developments, and
social changes
HIS3014 A Sur vey of 3 cr.
J apanese Histor y
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of Japanese history from
ancient times to the present, focusing on
the formation and development of
Japanese culture.
HIS3015 History of Yodong 3 cr.
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of the political, economic,
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social and cultural development of
communities in the Yodong region.
HIS3018 Southeast Asian Histor y 3 cr.
and Cultur e
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A general survey of the history and
culture of Southeast Asia.
HIS3019 Central Asian Histor y 3 cr .
and Cultur e
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A general survey of the nomad people
in Central Asia, including the history of
the Hun, Xianbei and Turk people.
HIS3054 Classical Bibliogr aphy 3 cr .
of Chinese Histor y
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A general survey of Chinese history
publication, history books, historians and
history research methodologies.
HIS3055 Chinese Cultural History 3 cr .
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of Chinese religions, art,
science and technology, customs, and
psychology over its long history.
HIS3056 Chinese Intellectual History 3 cr .
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of intellectual, philosophical
and cultural trends in Chinese history
with a focus on Confucianism, Daoism,
Buddhism and others.
HIS3057 Socio-economic History 3 cr .
of China
(General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of social groups, class,
human relations, population, economic
systems and living standards in Chinese
history.
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HIS3020 Ancient Near East 3 cr .

HIS3058 East and West 3 cr. (General Major Course)
Relationship (lect.: 3hr)
(General Major Course) A survey of the history of Egypt,
(lect.: 3hr) Mesopotamia and other ancient Near
A general survey of cultural and Eastern Civilizations
economic exchanges and the impacts of
European, West Asian, Indian and HIS3021 A Sur vey of Gr eek 3 cr .
Chinese civilizations. and Roman Histor y
(General Major Course)
HIS3060 East Asian World Order 3 cr. (lect.: 3hr)
(Gener al Major Cour se) A survey of the history of Greek and
(lect.: 3hr) Roman civilizations.
A survey of international orders and
changes in the East Asian region, HIS3022 The Middle Ages 3 cr .
including China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, in Eur opean History
Tibet and South East Asian countries. (General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
HIS4008 Topics in Asian History I 3 cr. A survey of European history from the
(Concentr ation Major Course) end of the Roman Empire to 1300.
(lect.: 3hr)
HIS3023 The Renaissance 3 cr .
HIS4009 Topics in Asian History II 3 cr. and the Reformation
(Concentr ation Major Course) (General Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr) (Lecture: 3 hours)
An analysis and examination of impor- A survey of the political, economic and
tant problems in contemporary Asian history. cultural problems involved in the
transition from medieval to modern
HIS4010 Or iginal Texts 3 cr. society in Europe, and its effects on
of Asian History I European society, the Reformation and the
(Concentr ation Major Course) Religious Wars.
(lect.: 3hr)
HIS3024 The Age of Absolutism
HIS4011 Or iginal Texts 3 cr. (General Major Course) 3 cr.
of Asian History II (lect.: 3hr)
(Concentr ation Major Course) A history of 17th and 18th century
(lect.: 3hr) Europe with emphasis on the politics,
An interpretation of important historical economy and international relations of the
texts for the understanding of contemporary absolute monarchies and other important
Asian history. cultural developments.

HIS3025 The Age of the Fr ench 3 cr .

Western History Revolution and Napoleon
(General Major Course)
HIS2005 History of 3 cr. (lect.: 3hr)
Wester n Civilization A survey of the background and
(Required Major Course) progress of the French Revolution, its
(lect.: 3hr) impact on other countries, and the rise
A general survey of Western history and fall of the Napoleonic Empire.
from ancient times to the present.
HIS3026 Histor y of the 3 cr .
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Nineteenth Centur y HIS3033 Histor y 3 cr .

(Gener al Major Cour se) of the Russian Revolution
(lect.: 3hr) (General Major Course)
A survey of the main currents of the (lect.: 3hr)
19thcentury since the fall of Napoleon such A survey of the background and progress
as nationalism, capitalism and socialism. of the Russian Revolution, investigating its
impact on the world, and political,
HIS3027 The History of World Wars 3 cr. economic and social changes in Russia.
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr) HIS3034 Histor y 3 cr .
A history of the world from the end of of the Soviet Union
the 19th century to the period prior to (General Major Course)
the start of World War II. (lect.: 3hr)
A survey of the history of Communist
HIS3028 The Post-War Histor y 3 cr. Russia from the Bolshevik Revolution.
of the Wor ld
(Gener al Major Cour se) HIS3035 Introduction 3 cr .
(lect.: 3hr) to Easter n European Histor y
A history of the world from World (General Major Course)
War II to the present. (lect.: 3hr)
A survey of the history of Austria,
HIS3029 The Wor ld History 3 cr. Poland, Hungary and the Balkan countries
of the 20th Centur y in Eastern Europe.
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr) HIS3036 A History 3 cr .
A survey of the global history of the of Eur opean Integr ation
20thcentury, concerning political, (General Major Course)
economic, social and cultural aspects, (lect.: 3hr)
particularly focusing on the formation and A general survey of European
development of American hegemony and integration and its historic implications,
post-colonial culture. from EEC through EC to EU.

HIS3030 A Survey of British History 3 cr. HIS3037 A History 3 cr .

(Gener al Major Cour se) 3 cr . of the United States I
(lect.: 3hr) (General Major Course)
A general review of British history (lect.: 3hr)
from the Roman conquest to the present. A survey of the history of the U.S.
from 1492 to 1865.
HIS3031 A Sur vey 3 cr.
of Ger man Histor y HIS3038 A History 3 cr .
(Gener al Major Cour se) of the United States II
(lect.: 3hr) (General Major Course)
A survey of German history from the (lect.: 3hr)
earliest times to the present. A survey of the history of the U.S.
HIS3032 A Sur vey 3 cr. from 1865 to the present.
of French Histor y
(Gener al Major Cour se) HIS3061 A History 3 cr .
(lect.: 3hr) of Wester n History Studies
A survey of French history from the (General Major Course)
Roman period to the present. (lect.: 3hr)
A general survey of the development
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of Western history books, historians, to the present.

historic awareness and study
methodologies. HIS3068 Intellectual and Cultural History
of the United States I 3 cr .
HIS3062 History 3 cr. (General Major Course)
of Wester n Civilization (lect.: 3hr)
(Gener al Major Cour se) An overview of American traditions,
(lect.: 3hr) thought and cultural values (political, social,
A survey of the cultural development philosophical, religious, literary, artistic,
from ancient times to the present. academic, popular, etc.), and their interac-
tion from the colonial period to 1865.
HIS3063 History 3 cr.
of Wester n Economies HIS3069 Intellectual and Cultural History
(Gener al Major Cour se) of the United States II 3 cr .
(lect.: 3hr) (General Major Course)
A survey of the developing process of (lect.: 3hr)
economic systems in Western society. An overview of American thought and
cultural values (political, social,
HIS3064 Wester n Intellectual 3 cr. philosophical, religious, literary, artistic,
History I academic, popular, etc.), and their
(Gener al Major Cour se) interaction from 1865 to the present.
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of the intellectual tendencies HIS4012 Topics in 3 cr .
and thoughts that have influenced Western Histor y I
European economies, societies and (Concentration Major Cour se)
religions from the ancient Greek and (lect.: 3hr)
Roman times to the present.
HIS4013 Topics in 3 cr .
HIS3065 Wester n Intellectual 3 cr. Western Histor y II
History II (Concentration Major Cour se)
(Gener al Major Cour se) (lect.: 3hr)
(lect.: 3hr)
A survey of the political and social HIS4014 Topics in 3 cr .
thinkers, and their intellectual influences Western Histor y III
on historical development from ancient (Concentration Major Cour se)
times to the present. (lect.: 3hr)
An analysis of important issues unique
HIS3066 Gender and Histor y 3 cr. to each period in Western history.
(Gener al Major Cour se)
(lect.: 3hr) HIS4015 Topics in U.S. History I 3 cr .
A survey of the role of gender in the (Concentration Major Cour se)
development of world history and in the (lect.: 3hr)
contemporary context.
HIS4016 Topics in U.S. History II 3 cr .
HIS3067 Defining Amer ica 3 cr. (Concentration Major Cour se)
(Gener al Major Cour se) (lect.: 3hr)
(lect.: 3hr) Special lectures about significant issues
An examination of how Americans and in U.S. history.
others have attempted to define the
meaning of the American political and HIS4017 Readings in 3 cr .
social experiment from the colonial period Western Histor y I

(Concentr ation Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
HIS4018 Readings in 3 cr.
Wester n History II
(Concentr ation Major Course)
(lect.: 3hr)
An examination of historical documents
and research articles relative to a specific
period.
HIS4030 Theory and Practice of the
History(Major advanced) 3 Credits
History study is completed as the
description of history. This course will
provide the chance to organize and
describe in regard to the contents of the
study of history. The student taking this
course will take a chance to obtain the
consistent rules of history description and
organize the opinions in a form of
papers.
Education Training Program
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HISQ981 Histor y Subject: 3 cr .
Educational Theories
(lect.: 3hr)
A study on the purpose, methodology,
contents and evaluation of history education,
and an analysis on the history education
practices in middle and high schools.
HISQ982 Histor y Subject: 3 cr .
Logic and Essays
(lect.: 3hr)
A study on how to teach students
about logical writings based on their
understanding of history.
HISQ983 Histor y Subject: 3 cr .
Textbook and Guiding Study
(lect.: 3hr)
A study on the history textbooks and
teaching methodologies to develop
effective teaching mechanisms.