Week#10 Discussion Topics

Class A

From:  http://mhouse35.blogspot.kr/2015/10/for-next-class-i-will-cover-story.html

For the next class, I will cover the story concerning the issue of history textbooks in Korea. There is an article which summarize what has been happening and will play out in the future.
http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21676832-government-efforts-influence-history-teaching-schools-create-furore-manual-drive


Discussion Questions

1. Is it wrong or right for a government to publish a history textbook?
2. Do you think the new history textbook is going to be made by balanced views ?
3. Why do you think that conservative party tries to actively lead this movement?
4. What would be the best way for young students to learn Korean history without any
prejudice and biased ideas?
5. Do you think the Korean government should keep its effort to achieve what they want?

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Class B
This article tells us the great king JongJo of the Joseon Dynasty.
Just as the saying goes "history always repeats itself". In this background, I think that the history helps us to take our life forward.
That's why, I want to discuss recent issues on leadership with this article.

I posted my article on my blog. I also would like to explore Korean history with you.
King Jeongjo an idol of Korean modern mediahttp://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2989082

Questions 

1 Why is he famous in Korean society?
2 Why do Korean people like historical movie?
3 Which king do you like the most?
4 Do you like reform and innovation? if you like that, so why?
5 Do you think taht Korean society has corruption problems?