Research subjects

The research within Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures focuses on the study of languages, cultures and societies in East Asia (Japan, China and Korea), the Middle East and North Africa.

The research includes literature studies, religion, culture and aesthetics, society, politics, history, human rights, media and communication. Linguistic research is conducted in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic and Semitic languages.

Research

Our research areas

Asian Languages and Cultures

Research in Asian Languages and Cultures is grounded in the humanities focusing on Chinese, Japanese and Korean Studies.

Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

Research in this section covers various areas of study related to the Middle East, ranging from Arabic and Semitic languages and literature to area studies, including politics, economy, history, sociology, anthropology, among others.

Research subjects

Chinese Language and Culture

Interdisciplinary approaches and cross-cultural perspectives as well as applied studies play an important role in our research.

Japanese Language and Culture

Research in this section is conducted in Japanese linguistics and language education on the one hand, and Japanese culture on the other.

Korean Language and Culture

Research in this section is spanning from Korean language, literature and culture to Korean politics.

Middle Eastern and North African Studies

Research in this section covers various areas of study related to the Middle East and North Afria, ranging from Arabic and Semitic languages and literature to area studies, including politics, economy, history, sociology, anthropology, among others.