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Overview

In the degree you study Korea philologically, i.e. on the basis of original language texts. In addition to this intensive language training, Bochum’s Korean Studies offer a wide range of courses in the fields of history, literature, religion, intellectual history, contemporary culture, as well as society and politics, within which you can choose your personal area of specialisation.

• Start: Winter semester and summer semester
• Application: Restricted.
• Taught in: German
• 2-subject programme: 2. subject required - table of combinations

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Korean culture - past and present

Korean Studies deals with Korean culture in all its manifestations, past and present. In doing so, the approach is primarily philological, i.e. based on original language sources. A first prerequisite for Korean Studies is therefore knowledge of the languages (modern Korean, written Chinese, older precursors of modern Korean, and especially Middle Korean).

Based on this language knowledge, you study diverse areas, especially classical humanities such as linguistics, history of events and social history, literature, religion and intellectual history.

During the Bachelor phase, you receive a comprehensive basic education with a focus on intensive training in the modern language and the acquisition of fundamental knowledge in the pre-modern forms of speech. A series of basic courses and introductory seminars provides a solid base of knowledge about the cultural history and society of Korea.

The degree in Korean Studies is generally divided into the areas of basic knowledge, language acquisition and readings, and academic methodology.

Language courses are already available in the first year in the optional area. These include the Korean module (grammar and exercises) and Hanja or language activation (conversations in everyday situations). This is extended in the second year by the following modules: Sino-Korean, hanmun, and language activation.

Application

General requirement: You need at least a high school degree to study this programme. For admission and successful studies a high standard of German language skills is required.

This programme is restricted, application at the University online portal.

• Please use the online application.
• International Students: Please read the application informationen of our International Office.

• Online admission times: Winter semester: from june up to july 15th.; Summer semester: from december up to january 15th.
• General admission information

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