Course: Korean Geography and Tourism

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Course title Korean Geography and Tourism
Course code ASK/PBJ3
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ferklová Blanka, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šturdík Martin, Mgr. M.A.
  • Schirmer Andreas, Mag. phil. Dr.
  • Lee Petra, MA
Course content
17.2.2026 Karolína Šamánková (Charles University): Korea in the 20th century - Introduction 24.2.2026 Vladimir Tikhonov (Oslo University): Koreans at Moscow's Comintern schools in the 1920-30s. 3.3.2026 Jaewon Neilbock-Yoon (Ruhr-University Bochum): From Berlin to Dresden: Ahn Bong-geun and His Pivotal Role at the Dresden Ethnographic Museum 10.3.2026 Kim Bogook (National Archives of Hungary): Ahn Ekitai in Europe: The Hungarian Chapter of His Musical Journey 17.3.2026 Lee Youjae (University of Tübingen): South Korean Nurses and Miners in West Germany 24.3.2026 Vladimír Glomb (Free University Berlin): Exchange with Constraints: North Korean Book Imports and Archives in European Socialist Countries 31.3.2026 Easter holidays 7.4.2026 Miriam Löwensteinová (Charles University): TBA 14.4.2026 Lukáš Kubík (Charles University): TBA 21.4.2026 Kateřina Vondráčková (National Heritage Institute of Czech Republic): Korean Orphans in Czechoslovakia: An Introduction to Czechoslovak International Aid and Its Associated Problems 28.4.2026 Beatrix Mecsi (ELTE University): Artist Ch?ng Hy?n-ung and Eastern Europe 5.5.2026 Martin Gehlman (Ruhr-University Bochum): An Hosang in Jena, Germany 12.5.2026 Marek Hańderek (Jagiellonian University): Kim Ils?ng's tour in Europe (with focus on Poland)

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
LS 2025/26: Koreans in Europe during the 20th century The aim of this course is to introduce individuals or groups of Koreans residing in Europe in the early 20th century or during the Cold War. The course will offer insight into humanitarian aid and cultural exchange mainly, focusing on important figures of Korean modern history. The course will be held between 17.2.2026-12.5.2026, each Tuesday except for 31.3.2026 at 14:10-15:40, with ABC format exam done by each university. The Koreans in Europe during the 20th century is organized by the Korea and the Eastern Bloc Institute (Faculty of Arts, Charles University) and is aimed mainly at students of Korean studies (of Korean language specialization) in Europe.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active participation in the discussion, an ABC format exam will be held at the end of the course. A prerequisite for passing the assessment is knowledge of the material covered in the lectures. To pass the assessment, students must achieve a minimum score of 60%.
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Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2023) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -