Korean Literature Through the Korean Wave

<p><em>Korean Literature Through the Korean Wave</em> engages with the rising interest in both the Korean Wave and Korean language learning by incorporating Korean Wave cultural content especially K-dramas films and songs to underline and support the teaching of Korean literature. </p><p>It combines both premodern and modern texts including poetry novels philosophical treatises and even comics to showcase the diversity of Korean literature. Particular care has been taken to include the voices of those marginalised in the often male elite-dominated discourse on Korean literature. In particular this book also distinguishes itself by extending the usual breadth of what is considered modern Korean literature up until the present day including texts published as recently as 2017. Many of these texts are very relevant for recent discourse in Korean affairs such as the obsession with physical appearance the #MeToo movement and multiculturalism. </p><p>This textbook is aimed at B1-B2 level and Intermediate-Mid students of Korean. On the one hand the textbook introduces students to seeing beyond Korean literature as a monolithic entity giving a taste of its wonderful richness and diversity. On the other hand it provides an entry point into discussions on Korean contemporary society in which the text (and associated media extracts) provides the catalyst for more in-depth analysis and debate.</p>