Stockholms universitet
About us
The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Stockholm Univerity conducts education and research in the Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages, as well as area studies within the two main areas: Asian Languages and Cultures and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures.
We offer a variety of courses at undergraduate and master's level across a wide range of subjects within the field. Among our freestanding courses we offer both day time and evening courses that are given in English.
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Studera japanska hos oss!
Historically the study of Japan started out from philology, but over the last three decades it has branched out into a wide array of disciplines. We at Stockholm University put the emphasis on Japanese language and culture with a special focus on proto-modern, modern and contemporary arts and media. The reason for this is that it falls into line with a general change of interest in Japan, that is, the shift of attention towards aesthetic and media culture, gender issues, and the environment of everyday life. With respect to International Relations, economics, and policy-making, we collaborate closely with the European Institute of Japanese Studies as well as experts at other research institutions in Stockholm. Two thirds of the undergraduate courses we offer are dedicated to the Japanese language in order to provide students with the opportunity to reach an advanced level of language proficiency and gain an awareness for language as a part and a medium of contemporary culture. Graduates can proceed on the master’s level, either by taking separate courses as well as the master course in Japanese language and culture, or by enrolling in the master program in Asian languages and cultures.
Studera kinesiska hos oss!
China is growing on the world market and has much to offer, both economically and culturally. “The country in the middle” or 中国 as it is called in Chinese, has recent years attained a central role in several global contexts. Having Chinese skills will boost your CV and make you outstanding in a job application. The interest in China and Chinese is growing and so are we. Join us and study one of our area studies or language courses. We work continuously to develop our courses in order to offer our students useful and relevant education. We offer highly developed language and culture education where the priority is to acquire an advanced language level, as well as a cultural understanding. The culture plays an important role in acquiring good skills in Chinese.
Studera koreanska hos oss!
Over the past 20 years Korea has become one of the leading industrial nations in East Asia, but it is not only for its economy that Korea is interesting. An ancient and highly developed civilisation, a modern and dynamic society, a country with strong post-colonial conflicts, an exciting and vital popular culture and a linguistically interesting language are just a few of the aspects of the hitherto relatively unknown Korea here in the West. Our studies concentrate on the modern language and Korea’s cultural and social life, but you will also learn about Korean history and its economic and political situation. Korean is also one of the three language options in the Master's Programme in Asian Studies.
Studera arabiska hos oss!
Interest in the Middle East, North Africa and Arabic has increased with the recent developments in the regions. This has resulted in an increasing need for people with knowledge of Arabic and about the contemporary developments in the Middle East and North Africa. Within the area Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures you can choose two study paths: Arabic with Middle Eastern and North African Studies Middle Eastern and North Africa Studies During your studies of Middle Eastern and North Africa Studies you will learn about the region’s history, religions, social life, literature, culture, media, economics and politics, as well as research methodology and critical thinking. Learning Arabic, you gain access to a rich cultural tradition, as well as knowledge and insight into the contemporary Middle East and North Africa. The courses will provide theoretical and practical skills useful both in future employment and further academic studies.