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Course Introduction
When my thoughts change, my life changes, and the world changes. This course explores how to think and live like Confucius by examining his philosophy and life, which began with the belief that personal transformation leads to changes in life and the world. As the starting point of Confucian thought, which shaped East Asian politics and society for thousands of years, the core ideas of Confucius are presented through his way of thinking. The course is designed to promote both an understanding of Confucian philosophy and its practical application in daily life. The course is structured around four key approaches: Foundational Thinking, Balanced Thinking, Practical Thinking, Transformative Thinking. Through this course, learners will gain a clear understanding of Confucius’ essential ideas and learn how to approach social and personal issues with wisdom, maintain balance in an ever-changing world, and adopt a mindset that transforms challenges into possibilities.
This course focuses on the global semiconductor industry's value chain. Initially, the course covers the globalization structure and history of the semiconductor industry since 1948, and it delves into national strategies, competition under protectionism, standardization approaches, company value chains, and bottlenecks in technological development. Students will also identify technical choke points and explore next-generation technology strategies, such as materials, parts, equipment, devices, and AI semiconductors in a comprehensive perspective.
This course aims to understand the definition and required properties of general biomaterials used inside and outside the human body, with a particular focus on polymer-based materials. It also covers the concepts of drug delivery and tissue engineering in relation to the biomedical applications of biomaterials.
This course examines the parent–child relationship as a core aspect of human development, focusing on emotional, cognitive, and social dimensions. It explores how this relationship evolves across developmental stages and life tasks, using key theories from developmental psychology and family studies. Students will learn major theoretical frameworks—such as attachment theory, family systems theory, and ecological systems theory—to analyze the interactions between parenting roles, parenting behaviors, and child development. The course covers key characteristics and changes in parent–child relationships from infancy through adolescence, addressing topics such as communication, conflict, and emotional support. Additionally, the course considers how parent–child dynamics vary across diverse family structures, including multicultural families, encouraging awareness of sociocultural influences. Through lectures, case discussions, and assignments, students will develop a broader understanding of parent–child relationships and gain foundational knowledge to support healthy family functioning and positive youth development.
Since the the 2020 pandemic, the interest in investing in both domestic and foreign stocks – as well as cryptocurrencies – has surged again. As retail investors, everyone knows we must be careful about our psychology, yet many behavioral economics books overwhelm readers by listing 30 or 40 different biases. This course cuts through that complexity by focusing on four core concepts that reveal the weak links in our decision-making: over-extrapolation, overconfidence, prospect theory, and social communication bias. Viewing bubbles and crashes through these four lenses, the course aims to serve as a guide for your healthier and more successful investing life going forward.
A moment when a small question❓turns into a spark of insight❗ Professor Hee-Ok Lee (Political Science & Diplomacy) joins Professors Young-Han Kim (Economics), Tae-Seo Cha (Political Science & Diplomacy), and Seok-Jun Kwon (Chemical Engineering) to discuss how Korea should respond amid the growing rivalry between the United States and China. This final episode explores Korea’s path forward in an international order rapidly reshaped by U.S.-China competition. Let’s reflect together on what a uniquely Korean approach to this complex relationship might look like — and what kind of diplomatic imagination our era demands🌏 📌 This episode was filmed in late July. 🙂 Please turn on subtitles to better follow the discussion! 🙂
A small question in everyday life❓ turns into a moment of realization❗ Professor Hee-Ok Lee (Political Science and Diplomacy) joins Professor Young-Han Kim (Economics), Professor Tae-Seo Cha (Political Science and Diplomacy), and Professor Seok-Jun Kwon (Chemical Engineering) to discuss the ongoing technological power struggle between the U.S. and China. This is the third episode in our series exploring how Korea should navigate a rapidly changing international order centered on U.S.-China competition. 👉 Let’s take a closer look at how China has grown amid its “forced self-reliance” — and who might become the game changer in the AI era.🔍 📌 This video was filmed in late July. 🙂 Please turn on subtitles to enhance your viewing experience! 🙂
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The moment when life's little question marks ❓ transform into exclamation points of insight ❗ Professor Jang-Hyun Kim of the College of Computing and Informatics at Sungkyunkwan University sits down with Professor Ho-Geon Park (Software), Professor Do-Il Kim (Confucian & East Asian Studies), and Professor Ji-Young Lee (Media & Communication) to explore AI’s biases and limitations—and the AI literacy we need. Have you ever been fooled by AI’s “plausible lies”—like when it recommends a great restaurant, but you arrive and the place doesn’t even exist? Hallucinations, bias, data traps… what do we need to know to use AI wisely? In the season finale, hear the four professors’ perspectives on the mindset and readiness we should develop in the age of AI. 🤗 🙂 Turn on subtitles for the best viewing experience! 🙂
The moment when life's little question marks ❓ transform into exclamation points of insight ❗ Professor Jang-Hyun Kim of the College of Computing and Informatics at Sungkyunkwan University sits down with Professor Ho-Geon Park (Software), Professor Do-Il Kim (Confucian & East Asian Studies), and Professor Ji-Young Lee (Media & Communication) to explore the blurring boundary between AI and humanity — and what it truly means to be human. AI that knows your preferences, reads your emotions, and even offers comfort. As AI grows ever more human-like, what are we quietly losing along the way? Join four professors from across the humanities, social sciences, and engineering as they reflect on what it means to be human in the age of AI 🤗 🙂 Turn on subtitles for the best viewing experience! 🙂
The moment when life's little question marks ❓ transform into exclamation points of insight ❗ Professor Jang-Hyun Kim of the College of Computing and Informatics at Sungkyunkwan University sits down with Professor Ho-Geon Park (Software), Professor Do-Il Kim (Confucian & East Asian Studies), and Professor Ji-Young Lee (Media & Communication) to explore AI's singularity and how education is changing in the age of AI. When will AI surpass human intelligence? Writing, coding, the power to ask the right questions… Join the conversation on why there are still things we need to learn for ourselves, even in the age of AI 🤗 🙂 Turn on subtitles for the best viewing experience! 🙂
The moment when life's little question marks ❓ transform into exclamation points of insight ❗ Professor Jang-Hyun Kim of the College of Computing and Informatics at Sungkyunkwan University sits down with Professor Ho-Geon Park (Software) , Professor Do-Il Kim (Confucian & East Asian Studies), and Professor Ji-Young Lee (Media & Communication) to explore how AI is transforming the world of work. Vibe coding, the vanishing junior employee… Now that AI has moved deep into the workplace — will we end up working less, or more? Join four professors from across the humanities, social sciences, and engineering as they think through what it means to work in the age of AI 🤗 🙂 Turn on subtitles for the best viewing experience! 🙂
The moment when life's little question marks❓ transform into exclamation points of insight❗ A brand-new season begins with Professor Jang-Hyun Kim of the College of Computing and Informatics at Sungkyunkwan University. This season brings together professors from the humanities, social sciences, and engineering — all under one roof — to explore the age of AI and the role of humanity through a truly interdisciplinary lens. How will AI reshape our lives and the way we work? And what kind of competitive edge should humans cultivate in response? Join the conversation and think it through with us! We'd love your support — tune in and share the journey with us 😊
A small question in everyday life❓ turns into a moment of realization❗ Professors at Sungkyunkwan University(SKKU) sit down for a conversation on the international order especially between the U.S. and China. This is the second discussion on how Korea should navigate the rapidly changing global order, with U.S.–China rivalry at its center! 👉 What kind of world order are the U.S. and China each pursuing? 📌 This video was filmed in late July. 🙂 Please turn on captions for better understanding! 🙂
A small question in everyday life❓ turns into a moment of realization❗ Professor Hee-Ok Lee (Political Science and Diplomacy) joins Professor Young-Han Kim (Economics), Professor Tae-Seo Cha (Political Science and Diplomacy), and Professor Seok-Jun Kwon (Chemical Engineering) to discuss the background of U.S.–China relations. This is the first episode exploring how Korea should navigate the rapidly changing international order centered on U.S.–China rivalry. Starting with a question about MAGA, let’s explore the evolution of U.S.–China relations🤗 📌 This video was filmed in late July. 🙂 Please turn on subtitles to enhance your viewing experience! 🙂
A small question in everyday life❓ turns into a moment of realization❗ Join Professor Hee-Ok Lee from the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy at Sungkyunkwan University for the new season. Professors from politics, economics, and engineering come together to explore U.S.–China relations from an interdisciplinary perspective. We look forward to your interest and hope you enjoy watching!😊
Professor Yoon Bi from the Department of Political Science and Diplomacydiscusses authority and authoritarianism with Professors Kim Yongtae (Korean Classics),Lee Sangdong (History), and Lee Jaegook (Media & Communication). 📌 How can authority be respected, and when does it shift into authoritarianism?📌 What builds genuine authority? Join us as we reflect on the essence of authority and the dangers of authoritarianismthrough diverse perspectives—ranging from classics, history, and politics to media.🤗 🙂 For better understanding, please use subtitles or the transcript display feature! 🙂
Professor Yoon Bi from the Department of Political Science and International Relations discusses authority and authoritarianism with Professor Kim Yong-tae from the Department of Classical Chinese, Professor Lee Sang-dong from the Department of History, and Professor Lee Jae-guk from the Department of Media and Communication. 📌 Authority vs. Authoritarianism—similar words, but worlds apart in meaning? 📌 How is authority formed, and how can it transform into authoritarianism? Join us for an insightful discussion blending academic perspectives with real-world insights! 🤗 🙂 For better understanding, please use subtitles or the transcript display feature! 🙂
Professor Yoon Bi from the Department of Political Science and International Relations joins Professors Kim Hyun-hee and Lee Kyung-sung from the Department of Theatre Arts, along with Professor Jung Sung-eun from the Department of Media and Communication, to discuss Homo Ludens—the playful human. 🎭 Can learning acting help us live a freer, more playful life?🪇 How much do we embody the spirit of Homo Ludens in our daily lives? Join us for a deep conversation about acting, play, and the essence of being human! 🤗 🙂 For better understanding, please use subtitles or the script display feature! 🙂
Professor Yoon Bi from the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy joins Professors Kim Hyun-hee and Lee Kyung-sung from the Department of Performing Arts, along with Professor Jung Sung-eun from the Department of Media and Communication, to discuss Homo Ludens (the playing human). 🎭Are humans inherently performers?🎤How are play, acting, and our daily lives connected?Join us for a fascinating conversation to find the answers!🤗 🙂To enhance your understanding, please use subtitles or the transcript display feature!🙂
Join Professor Yoon Bi from the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy at Sungkyunkwan University for a fascinating discussion on the humanities! Embark on a journey into the depths of the humanities with Sungkyunkwan University’s top professors.We appreciate your interest and hope you enjoy watching! 😊
Not only have Western countries achieved economic development and stability, but they have also developed democracy and the rule of law, making them an ideal model for people around the world who are pondering the future of politics. However, Western countries also have a lot of political problems to solve. Whether it is to move towards a better society or to avoid losing the current democracy and social stability, politicians, intellectuals, and citizens in Western societies discuss and sometimes conflict over various issues. This course introduces these issues and the core ideas presented around them in an easy-to-understand manner.
What processes did the world economy experience to become what it is today? This course examines the historical processes through which the world economy has gone since the Industrial Revolution. Key topics to be covered include industrialization, free trade and protectionism, imperialism, world wars, Great Depression, globalization and deglobalization.
This course examines the history and culture of Seoul(Hanseoung, Hanyang), the capital of the Joseon Dynasty, by dividing it into five districts: East, South, West, North, and Central. It reviews the current research achievements in the humanities and arts related to Hanyang and fosters the ability to uncover new materials through literature. By conducting on-site visits to artifacts and historic sites, the course aims to reconstruct the past image of Hanyang, explore the cultural origins of modern-day Seoul, and cultivate the humanistic knowledge necessary to design a better future. Through these field studies, students will rediscover the cultural legacy of Hanyang and its connection to contemporary Seoul. This lecture will be conducted as a team-teaching course.
This course introduces the neurobiological bases of high-level human cognition and behavior, with a particular focus on emotion. What are the neural bases for emotion? How does our brain allow our emotions influence complex decisions? These are a few examples of the important questions that we will examine.