Master 2 subject

Korean Studies, Master 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
Master of Arts
Start
Winter- and summer semester
Duration
4 semesters
Classroom language
German
Admission
Not restricted, application at the faculty required
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it offers excellent opportunities to focus on individually selected areas of interest and to study Korea within a broader East-Asian context.
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: better-than-average B.A. degree in a relevant subject, language skills
enjoys: a change of perspective and reflecting new issues
struggles though: Korean literature and original sources, including ones written in Chinese (hanmun)
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
  • Korean Studies, B.A., Major or Minor
  • an equivalent degree
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • in cultural institutions such as museums and libraries
  • at universities and other educational institutions
  • 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?
An internship ...

is optional.

Studying abroad ... can be covered voluntarily.
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

Degree programmes' website

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