Bachelor 2 subject

Korean Studies, Bachelor 2 subject

  • How can I get to know Korea by studying documents in the original language?
  • Which role has Korea played in the history of East Asia?
  • Where does traditional and modern Korean culture figure within the East-Asian and global context?
  • What view of Korea does the Western world hold and how has it changed within the last 150 years?
  • Which political role do the two Korean countries play in East Asia and on a global level?

Profile
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Start
Winter semester
Duration
6 semesters
Classroom language
German
Admission
Restricted

2-Subject Bachelor Programme
This degree programme requires a second subject for which advanced knowledge of German language is mandatory.
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
as one of the leading Korean Studies faculties in Europe, it covers a broad range of subjects and provides comprehensive language training (Modern Korean, Middle Korean, traditional written Chinese). In addition, it is possible to combine this RUB subject with the B.A. "Musikwissenschaft" at the Folkwang University of Arts in Essen across locations.

It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • History
  • Literary and Intellectual History
  • Religious Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Cultural Science
  • Translation
Course schedule
Module handbook
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
has: motivation, stamina, a gift for languages (language skills), good educational background
enjoys: reading, studying
struggles through: language and writing
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • in cultural institutions (e.g. museums and libraries)
  • in adult education
  • in the civil service and in international organisations
  • in Korea-oriented enterprises and in corporate consultancy
  • in the media (press trade, entertainment, publishing companies)
And else?
A prep course ... can be covered voluntarily.
Name:
Start:
Further information about prep courses
An internship ...

is optional. It is done as part of the optional module.

Studying abroad ... is recommended. It is done from the 5th semester.
Duration: 1-2 semesters
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Dr. Martin Gehlmann
Building, Room: Universitätsstr. 134, Raum 2.08
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-22919
Email:
Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft Ostasienwissenschaften
Building, Room: Universitätsstraße 134, Raum 2.30
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25033
Email:
Website Fachschaft

Internet

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