Joseon Stories Through the Film 'The Face Reader'
This 2-hour program teaches the basics of Joseon-era history through the story of the film 'The Face Reader.' Led by John Kim, CEO of Nanum Consulting, it is designed as an approachable alternative to a dry history lecture, using a familiar medium, film, to explain Joseon culture and history. Participants compare the film’s characters with historical facts and gain a deeper understanding of Joseon history. It is especially popular with busy employees, who get cultural enrichment and an enjoyable learning experience in one session, and it earns high satisfaction scores. The curriculum has been proven in training for 50+ major corporations and institutions.
Who is this course for?
Designed for working professionals interested in history and learners who want an easy way to understand Joseon-era politics. It is especially suited to those who want to explore the complex relationships among early Joseon figures such as Munjong, Grand Prince Suyang, and Danjong through film.
What will you learn?
- Learn the basics of Joseon history in an engaging way through the film “The Face Reader”
Curriculum
- A brief introduction to the film The Face Reader (2013)
- An introduction to the characters in the film The Face Reader (2013)
- The film’s storyline
- King Sejong the Great’s family tree explained
- Court politics as depicted in the film vs. reality
- The role of court historians and how the court made decisions
- The relationships among Munjong, Grand Prince Suyang, Danjong, and Grand Prince Geumseong
- The historical background and significance of the Gyeyu Coup (1453)
- The status system and class issues in the Joseon era
- Dramatic license in the film vs. historical fact
- The attempt to restore Danjong (1456) explained
- The Six Martyred Ministers (Park Paeng-nyeon, Seong Sam-mun, Ha Wi-ji, Yi Gae, Yu Seong-won, Yu Eung-bu)
Expected results / After the course
- Better understanding of Joseon history (Munjong, Danjong, Sejo)
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Joseon Stories Through the Film 'The Face Reader'
Joseon Stories Through the Film 'The Face Reader' is a 2-hour program that teaches the basics of Joseon history through the film’s story. Led by John Kim, CEO of Nanum Consulting.
- Learn the basics of Joseon history in an engaging way through the film “The Face Reader”
- Better understanding of Joseon history (Munjong, Danjong, Sejo)
- A brief introduction to the film The Face Reader (2013)
- An introduction to the characters in the film The Face Reader (2013)
- The film’s storyline
- King Sejong the Great’s family tree explained
- Court politics as depicted in the film vs. reality
- The role of court historians and how the court made decisions
- The relationships among Munjong, Grand Prince Suyang, Danjong, and Grand Prince Geumseong
- The historical background and significance of the Gyeyu Coup (1453)
- The status system and class issues in the Joseon era
- Dramatic license in the film vs. historical fact
- The attempt to restore Danjong (1456) explained
- The Six Martyred Ministers (Park Paeng-nyeon, Seong Sam-mun, Ha Wi-ji, Yi Gae, Yu Seong-won, Yu Eung-bu)
