Interview in the university podcast Artefakt and introduction to new courses

20 Jun 2025

In the new episode of the university podcast Artefakt, you’ll learn more about courses you might already know – and some exciting new ones as well.

Whether you're interested in language, pop culture, or a deeper look into Korean society and media, the selection is wide and diverse:

🔹 Korean Language (progressive language training)

• VKor1 – Korean Language 1
  Basics of Korean, Hangul, introductory grammar and vocabulary.

• VKor1b – Korean Language 2
  Continued language training focused on expanding grammar, vocabulary, and developing communication skills in both spoken and written expression.

• VKor1c – Korean Language 3
  Continued language training focused on expanding grammar, vocabulary, and developing communication skills in both spoken and written expression.

• VKor1d – Korean Language 4
  Continued language training focused on expanding grammar, vocabulary, and developing communication skills in both spoken and written expression.

• VKor1e – Korean Language 5
  Continued language training focused on expanding grammar, vocabulary, and developing communication skills in both spoken and written expression.

• VKor1f – Korean Language 6
  Continued language training focused on expanding grammar, vocabulary, and developing communication skills in both spoken and written expression.

• FF:VKor_GS1 – Korean Grammar and Syntax I
  Linguistic analysis of Korean grammar and sentence structure.

🔹 Korean culture, society, and everyday life

• VKor_KZK – Culture and Life in Korea
  Introduction to Korean society, traditions, and social values.

• VKorKZK2 – Culture and Life in Korea 2
  In-depth exploration of contemporary Korean society.

• VKor_Emo – Emotions and Perception in Korean Culture
  Cultural approaches to emotions, communication, and relationships.

• VKorM2 – Digital Trends in Korean Society
  Technology, digital culture, and their societal impact.

• VKor_Media – Korean Media in a Globalized Culture
  Korean media and its role in global cultural exchange.

• VKor2 – Korean Pop: Introduction
  Overview of K-pop as a musical, cultural, and social phenomenon.

• VKor2_Sem – Seminar on Korean Pop
  Analytical and discussion-based approach to K-pop and fandom.

• VKor2b – Korean Pop: Continuation
  Advanced topics related to K-pop and its global influence.

• VKorM1 – K-Dramas and Korean Cinema
  Analysis of Korean television dramas and film.

• VKorEGAsia – Economic Geography of Korea, Southeast and Central Asia
  Study of economic and geographic links of Korea and the region, including societal impact.

• VKor_food – Basics of Vietnamese and Korean Cuisine
  Practical course focused on gastronomy and cultural traditions of Vietnam and Korea.

🔹 Korean and regional culture in broader context

• CORE142 – Mongolia and Central Asia: History and Culture in Relation to Landscape
An overview of the history, culture, and social context of Mongolia and Central Asia, with emphasis on the relationship between society and the natural environment.

• VKor_Lit - Classical Korean Literature                                                                            The course aims to provide students with a general chronological overview of the historical development of Korean literature from its beginnings to the period of modernisation at the close of the nineteenth century.

• FF:V_litMNG – New Approaches to the History and Literature of Inner Asia
Modern methodological approaches to the study of the history and literature of the Inner Asian region.

• FF:V_terenMNG – Field Research in Mongolia
A course focused on the basics of field research in Mongolia, with attention to nomadic society and the cultural and social specifics of the region.

• FF:VTib1 – Tibetan Language 1
An introductory course covering the basics of the Tibetan language, script, and cultural context of the region.

• Korean Business Etiquette and Investments (to be prepared)
A course focused on Korean business culture, etiquette, and the investment environment of South Korea.

📌 More detailed information about each course is available in the course information sheets in the IS when searching for individual classes.

🎙️ You can find both the podcast episode and accompanying article here:
Read and listen →K-pop is incredibly diverse. You can even find traces of Confucianism in it.

💿 And a little bonus – a mini Spotify playlist.

Thank you for listening and sharing!