KOREA UNMASKED:
In Search of the Country, the Society, and the People
By Won-bok Rhie
Middle School Lessons Resources Created by Joseph Daniels
Chapter 1
Neighbors but Strangers: Korea, China and Japan
Chapter themes
Religion in Korea
Foreign Aggressions
Core values: Yi, Choong, Wa
Introductory Questions
What do you know about Korea?
What aspects of its history and culture does it share with China & Japan? What are differences?
Chapter 1
Neighbors but Strangers: Korea, China and Japan
Core Vocabulary
In Chapter 1, consider these 8 vocabulary items. Define each as it used in the text and enhanced with visuals.
Characters | Hiragana & Katakana | Hangul | Ondul |
Choong | Joong | Seonbi | Seonbi spirit |
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Chapter 1
Neighbors but Strangers: Korea, China and Japan
Compare & Contrast
Using a Venn diagram, identify and analyze similarities and differences among Korea, China & Japan.
Korea
China
Japan
Chapter 1
Neighbors but Strangers: Korea, China and Japan
Panel Discussion
In groups of 3, discuss the following graphic panels.
Choose any panel from this chapter to discuss.
Chapter 1
Neighbors but Strangers: Korea, China and Japan
Theme exploration
Working with a partner, explore one of the chapter’s themes. Research a single example from that theme, provide a few notes, and present it visually to the class.
Example:
Religion in Korea Mahayana Buddhism
Foreign Aggressions
Core values: Yi, Choong, Wa
Chapter 2
The Korean People (Lifestyle)
Chapter themes
Apartments & Urban Life Ideology
Legitimacy Economy
Hierarchy Education
Introductory Questions
What are the major cities in Korea?
What foods, sports, or cultural aspects come to mind?
Chapter 2
The Korean People (Characteristics)
Core Vocabulary
In Chapter 2, consider these 8 vocabulary items. Define each as it used in the text and enhanced with visuals.
Kimchi | Norebang | Genealogy | Legitimacy |
Hierarchical Confucian society | Chon | Cronyism | Juche |
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Chapter 2
The Korean People (Characteristics)
Compare & Contrast
Using a Venn diagram, identify and analyze similarities and differences among aspects of religion, economy, and education (pp.87-113).
Religion
Economy
Education
Chapter 2
The Korean People (Characteristics)
Panel Discussion
In groups of 3, discuss the following graphic panels.
Choose any panel from this chapter to discuss.
Chapter 2
The Korean People (Characteristics)
Theme exploration
Working with a partner, explore one of the chapter’s themes. Research a single example from that theme, provide a few notes, and present it visually to the class.
Example:
Ideology ”Patrimonial Chaebol Capitalism”
Apartments & Urban Life Education
Legitimacy Economy
Hierarchy