MA in Korean Humanism
- Why Korean Humanism?
In recent years, the global popularity of K-pop, K-dramas, and Korean cinema has reshaped public and academic interest in Korean culture. While this shift has created exciting opportunities, it has also led to the underrepresentation of premodern studies within the broader field of Korean Studies. At Stony Brook, we believe that a meaningful understanding of Korea’s contemporary culture must be grounded in its intellectual and literary past. Our program is committed to re-centering the classical tradition—and equipping a new generation of scholars with the tools to explore Korea’s humanistic legacy and its relevance today.
- About the Program
The Korean Humanism track of the Global Asia M.A. program is dedicated to training future scholars of premodern Korean literature, history, and philosophy. Designed for students with a passion for classical texts and a commitment to advancing research in Korea’s rich humanistic traditions, the program offers a rigorous academic curriculum with full tuition scholarships for students selected through the Korean Humanism Scholarship Program. - Program Highlights
- Curriculum: A Carefully curated 30-credit program completed over three semesters.
- Full Tuition Scholarships: Three scholarships are available to students selected through the Korean Humanism Scholarship Program and are renewable.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Explore Korea's classical heritage through the lenses of literature, history, and philosophy.
- Primary Source Training: Develop the ability to read and interpret premodern Korean materials, mainly texts in hanmun (classical Chinese)
- Career Preparation: This program is ideal for students pursuing doctoral studies in Korean or East Asian Studies.
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