Bachelor 1 subject

East Asian Economics and Politics, Bachelor 1 subject

  • Which political and economic conditions shape the countries and regions of East Asia?
  • What is the relationship between government, economy and society in East Asian countries?
  • Which factors have contributed to East Asia's rise as a region of political and economic relevance?
  • Which role does East Asia play in international resp. global governance?
  • How are East Asian politics and economy today affected by the region’s culture and history?
Kevin Edling

Listening to music in the language of the respective country boosts learning.

– Kevin Edling, Bachelor's degree
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Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Start
Winter semester
Duration
6 semesters
Classroom language
German, English
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it helps acquire a comprehensive and in-depth perspective of international and comparative political economy in the East Asian region by teaching about countries and regions and providing specialist and language education
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • East Asian Economics and Politics
  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • Chinese language
  • Japanese language
  • Korean language
Course schedule
Module handbook
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,

have:

  • curiosity
  • high levels of motivation and the ability to work independently, high levels of discipline
  • good English-language skills
  • social competence

enjoy:

  • political and economic discourses
  • learning new languages
  • discovering new things and facts

struggle through:

  • difficult beginnings, especially in terms of language
  • difficult English-language literature
  • high workload
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • in East Asia-oriented enterprises or organisations
And else?
An internship ...

​As part of their degree, students are obliged to spend at least eight weeks at a university in East Asia or alternatively do an internship of eight weeks.

Studying abroad ... is recommended.
Duration: 8 weeks
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Studienfachberatung Wirtschaft und Politik Ostasiens
Building, Room: Universitätsstr. 134
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-siehe Webseite
Email:
Website academic advisory office

Contact students

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

Internet

Degree programmes' website

Wirtschaft und Politik Ostasiens - Youtube

Here is an informational video about the Bachelor's Program in Economics and Politics of East Asia (WPOA).

– Wirtschaft und Politik Ostasiens - Youtube
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Kevin Edling
Kevin Edling, second semester student in East Asian Economics and Politics. He is pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree, 1-subject programme.

What made you choose this degree programme?

My first brush with Japan and the Japanese language was through my friends and various media, and I was thrilled. However, enrolling in a 2-subject Bachelor’s degree in Japanese Studies was out of the question, because I felt that the organisational challenge would be too great and because I didn’t want to study linguistics and history to the extent required in that degree course. Following extensive research, I finally came across East Asian Economics and Politics 1-subject Bachelor’s degree at RUB, and my instant thought was: “This is it!”. I have never regretted this decision.

In which respect have or haven’t your expectations been fulfilled?

The language course (Japanese) is as intensive as expected, and its structure is excellent, especially on the basic level. You notice the progress you have made in the course of two semesters, and are happy about it. I didn’t have many expectations apart from that one – let’s say I was pleasantly surprised by the entire structure of the course.

Which aspect of your degree programme do you enjoy most?

The politics courses in general and the language course. The “life” at the departmental student committee, which feels almost like family.

What has been your biggest challenge to date?

Learning Japanese, no question.

What would you like to become after completing your degree?

I have not yet set a definitive goal for what I want to do with it. I am studying it out of interest, not because I will be able to utilise one of its aspects one day.

Which advice would you like to give to students who consider enrolling in this degree programme?

If possible, do not hold a part-time job in addition to studying, because learning the language is very time-consuming.

Listening to music in the language of the respective country boosts learning.

Wirtschaft und Politik Ostasiens - Youtube

What made you choose this degree programme?

In which respect have or haven’t your expectations been fulfilled?

Which aspect of your degree programme do you enjoy most?

What has been your biggest challenge to date?

What would you like to become after completing your degree?

Which advice would you like to give to students who consider enrolling in this degree programme?