Study Group Details
569: The Art and Artistry of Korean Dramas
Thursday1:45 - 3:15
Starting September 28
In-Person
Korean dramas (K-dramas) can be found on a variety of streaming services and have grown exponentially in popularity in the past decade. They encompass all types of genres—action, suspense, mystery, crime, fantasy, science fiction, historical dramas, medical dramas, and love stories. This course takes a deep dive into the art and artistry of K-dramas, examining shows that were popular or that had a big impact in Korea or internationally in the past 20 years. We’ll explore the works of some of the leading and most distinctive writers, directors, and acclaimed performers, and examine notable examples of cinematography and the musical score. This course will have a highly interactive, conversational format.
Recorded: NO
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This study group is new
Class Type: Discussion
Class Format: In-Person
Hours of Reading: Less than 1 hr/week
Study Group Leader(s):
Glinda Cooper
In her 25-plus-year career, Glinda Cooper applied her epidemiology and statistics expertise (PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) to research on autoimmune diseases, environmental health, and wrongful convictions and legal system reforms. After retiring, 2022 became her year of watching K-dramas, learning the Korean language, and drinking soju.