EcoS Guest Lecture - Prof. Patrick Köllner
DATE: Tuesday, 27th of November, 2018
TIME: From 12:15 to 13:45
LOCATION: OAW Seminar Room, at the Department for East Asian Studies/EcoS, Altes AKH Campus, Spitalgasse 2, yard [Hof] 5, entrance 5.4
Guest Lecture VEG, Sebastian
DATE: Thursday, October 25, 2018
TIME: 17:30
LOCATION: SIN 1, at the Department for East Asian Studies/Chinese Studies, Altes AKH, Campus, Spitalgasse 2, yard 2, entrance 2.3
Guest Lecture DELHEY, Jan
DATE: Wednesday, October 31, 2018
TIME: 18:30
LOCATION: SIN 1, at the Department for East Asian Studies/Chinese Studies, Altes AKH, Campus, Spitalgasse 2, Yard 2, Entrance 2.3
Guest Lecture BANDURSKI, David
DATE: Thursday, October 11, 2018
TIME: 17:30
LOCATION: SIN 1, at the Department for East Asian Studies/Chinese Studies, Altes AKH, Campus, Spitalgasse 2, yard 2, entrance 2.3
Rōkyoku-Naniwabushi-Abend
Naniwa-bushi 浪花節oder Rōkyoku 浪曲 ist eine populare japanische Vortragskunst, die sich seit dem Beginn der Meiji-Periode entwickelte. Gemeinsam mit Rakugo 落語und Kōdan講談 zählt es zu den „drei Rezitationskünsten“ (san‘engei三演芸), die...
Programming China: The Communist Party’s autonomic approach to managing state security
In July 2017, the Chinese government released its Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan. The gained significant media attention in part because it linked AI with another topic that has drawn a considerable...
6. Forum für literaturwissenschaftliche Japanforschung
Das Forum für literaturwissenschaftliche Japanforschung findet einmal jährlich an unterschiedlichen Standorten im deutschsprachigen Raum statt. Sowohl der wissenschaftliche Nachwuchs als auch etablierte JapanologInnen referieren...
Neighbourhood life in rural Kyushu: Some advantages of long-term fieldwork
Based on some 40-odd years of research in a community in rural Fukuoka Prefecture, this lecture will describe and illustrate major changes in neighbourhood life over the period. The context for the analysis will be a wider view...
Anna Andreeva - Childbirth and the arts of judgment in medieval Japan
The organization of childbirth in elite households of medieval Japan (1185–1336) required serious planning and decisive orchestration. Although the initial preparations for an imperial consort’s labour could take several...
Prof. Rüdiger Frank's Interview with Der Standard "Nordkorea-Forscher: Das ist klar der Trump-Faktor"
The Austrian newspaper Der Standard recently interviewed Prof. Frank concerning the annoucement of a summit between United States' president Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, in the article...
JAPANORAMA 2018
Die Dekanin der Philologisch-Kulturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät, das Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften-Japanologie der Universität Wien und der Akademische Arbeitskreis Japan beehren sich, zur Veranstaltungsreihe Japanorama 2018...
OSTASIENTAG 2018
Montag, 12.03.2018
Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften (IOAW)
Seminarraum 1, Japanologie Hof 2.4
Book launch "Unterwegs in Nordkorea" on RBB
On the 14thm of February, Professor Frank discussed travelling in North Korea and his new book "Unterwegs in Nordkorea" in a program on Berlin-Brandenburg Broadcasting. The whole clip can be found here.
Documentation on the DPRK's participation in the 1964 Olympic Games (with Prof Frank's comments)
On the 4th of February, the Austrian broadcasting services featured a documentary on the DPRK's participation in the 1964 Olympic Games with comments by Prof Rüdiger Frank. You can see the full documentary here.
Prof. Rüdiger Frank's Interview with "ZDF Heute"
On the 8th of January, 'ZDF Heute' featured an interview with Prof. Rüdiger Frank on the current talks between North and South Korea. You can read the full interview "Gespräche von Nord- und Südkorea - Kein Interesse...
Self-Confidence After a Tough Year
On 38 North, Prof. Frank comments on the 2018 New Year speech by Kim Jong-un. [link]
Nordkorea: Blick hinter den Vorhang
In a commented slideshow of pictures taken during his own travels in the DPRK, Prof. Frank offers a rare view inside the hermit kingdom. [link in German]
Nordkorea unempfindlich gegen Sanktionen
For the upcoming episode of 3sat's business programme Makro, Prof. Frank explains the limitations of sanctions in dealing with the DPRK, China's interest in North Korea, and whether or not the PyeongChang Winter Olympics will be...
Preisverleihung - Dr. Astrid Lipinsky - Wiener Zentrum für Taiwanstudien
Am 20. November 2017 nahm Dr. Astrid Lipinsky im Palais des Institut de France in Paris den Prix 2016 der Fondation culturelle franco-taïwanaise für das von ihr 2009 mitgegründete und seitdem geleitete Wiener Zentrum für...
Diana Schüler - Entrepreneurship as Occupational Choice in the Midst of Institutional Change in South Korea
In the literature, entrepreneurship as an occupational choice has been addressed by at least two approaches: institutional theory and behavioural economics. In an attempt to combine both, this mid-stage research project aims to...
Taiwan Film Screening
The Department of East Asian Studies / Sinology and the Vienna Center for Taiwan Studies are pleased to announce
Prof.em. Dr. Carlyle A. Thayer - “South China Sea: Realpolitik Trumps International Law”
Prof.em. Dr. Carlyle A. Thayer“South China Sea: Realpolitik Trumps International Law”- Open for Attendance without prior Registration -Tuesday, November 7, 6:00 pmSeminar room OAW (2I-01-05), Hof 2, AAKH CampusThis presentation...
VSJF Annual Conference 2017
VSJF-Jahrestagung 2017
“Rural Japan Revisited: Autonomy and Heteronomy in the Peripheries”
28. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Vereinigung für Chinastudien (DVCS) - 27./28. Oktober 2017
Am 27./28. Oktober 2017 findet die heurige 28. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Vereinigung für Chinastudien (DVCS) am Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften/Sinologie statt.
Bid Invitation: External Lecturer
EcoS is looking for an external lecturer for the course on Intercultural Negotiation Patterns (type VO - Vorlesung, 4 ECTS, 2 SSt.) starting from summer term 2018. This course is part of module 4 East Asian Society in the...
Chakai 茶会 - Teezeremonie – Vortrag und Vorführung
Dienstag, 26. September 2017, 14:00
Ort: Japanologie, Seminarraum 1
mit: Sôjitsu Kobori (13. Großmeister der Enshû...
Economic Sanctions and the Nuclear Issue: Lessons From North Korean Trade
On 38 North, Prof. Frank comments on the latest North Korean trade data in the context of the ongoing sanctions debate. [link]
The key takeaways include:
North Korean trade in 2016 has grown over 2015 (when it had dropped...
phoenix: Im Dialog mit Prof. Frank
In "Im Dialog", Prof. Frank talks to Michael Krons about the current level of escalation between North Korea and the U.S. and his assessment of economic reforms in the DPRK . [link in German]
Medienkommentar: "Auch Kim Jong Un unterliegt Zwängen"
In his latest interview with 3sat's business programme Makro, Prof. Frank is arguing for a new international strategy towards North Korea. [link in German]
Evelyn Schulz - (Auto)biografische Kartierungen von Tôkyô: räumlich-zeitliche Dimensionen der Modernisierungsgeschichte Japans
Donnerstag, 29. Juni 2017, 18:30
Ort: Japanologie, Seminarraum 1
Tôkyô wird wie keine andere Stadt Japans mit Modernisierung, Modernität und Globalisierung, permanentem Wandel und Geschwindigkeit in Verbindung gebracht....
The Case of Otto Warmbier
In a number of German speaking news formats, Prof. Frank critically comments on North Korea's handling of the case of US student Otto Warmbier, his detainment and the "freak-factor" of traveling to the DPRK, e.g.:...
Literaturlesung (Nangdokhoe)
JUNG Yong-jun (Jeong Yong-jun, geb. 1981), im vergangenen Jahr Gewinner des Hwang Sun-weon Literaturpreises, liest aus seiner preisgekrönten Erzählung „Seolleung sanchaek“ (Spaziergang zum Königsgrab).
Abwechselnd mit dem Autor...
DIE KUNST DES Nô-THEATERS - MASKEN, TÄNZE, TEXTE
Anhand von Video-Beispielen erläutert Shimizu Kanji, ein authentischer Nô-Schauspieler und Theaterleiter, die Formen und Inhalte des Nô-Theaters und vergleicht sie auch mit Kumi-Odori, traditionellen Tänzen aus Okinawa, und...
Pia Maria Jolliffe - Gefängnisse und Zwangsarbeit auf der japanischen Nordinsel Hokkaidō
Pia Jolliffe beleuchtet in ihrem Vortrag die Entstehungsgeschichte moderner Gefängnisse auf der japanischen Nordinsel Hokkaidō. Sie dokumentiert die sozial-ökonomischen Funktionen dieser Gefängnisse im Zuge der Kolonialisierung...
"Heading for a Cold War 2.0"
In German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine, Prof. Frank talks about the conflict between the U.S. and North Korea. [link in German]
Vienna Taiwan Lecture Series
Summer Term 2017
Taiwan: Mirroring Society? Affecting Society? The impact of Literature, Television and Film
Religions in Southeast Asia (15/16 May 2017)
Professor Jammes, an anthropologist of religion, is the leading authority in Cao Dai Studies. He will share his general fieldwork experience in a workshop held on 16 May (9:45am-11:15am) at the Department of Religious Studies,...
tagesschau24: Nordkorea am Ende?
On 13 May, 9:02pm at Tagesschau24, Prof. Frank will discuss current North Korean topics with ARD's Ulrich Timm. [link in German]
Bid Invitation for an External Lecturer
The Chair of East Asian Economy and Society at University of Vienna is looking for an external lecturer for the winter term 2017/18!
Until 10 May 2017, we accept applications for one course on Methods in East Asian...
Andreas Riessland - „Vom schönen Land“ – Ästhetischer Nationalismus in der japanischen Automobilwerbung, 1960 – 2000
Dieser Vortrag widmet sich dem ästhetischen Nationalismus in der Printwerbung für das Premium-Segment des japanischen Automobilmarkts der Jahre 1960 bis 2000. Der Fokus liegt dabei insbesondere auf zwei Marken und Modellreihen,...
"North Korea is Willing to Talk!"
In an interview with #Blog1600Penn, Prof. Frank assesses the current security situation on the Korean peninsula. [in German].
Paul Waley - Placing Tokyo within an East Asian paradigm of gentrification
Among the several debates that attempt to characterise urban change in Tokyo and Japan’s other largest cities, until quite recently gentrification has only made sporadic appearances. In this presentation, I ask why that should be...
Tensions with North Korea
In ORF ZIB24:00 on 26 April 2017, Prof. Frank analyses the current tensions with North Korea and how a U.S. rapprochement could counter military threats. [in German].
[temporary link]
Work and Life in post-2011 Myanmar: Insights from an Expat
Guest Lecture and Q&A with EcoS Graduate Jörg Thiele, Business Development and Marketing Manager, JJ-Pun Ltd., Yangon
A. J. Jacobs - Symbolic urban spaces and the political economy of local collective memory: Comparing Hiroshima and Nagoya
Drawing from theoretical and empirically based literature, as well as the author’s own field research, this article compares the relationship between symbolic urban spaces and collective memory in the cities of Nagoya and...
S.E. Kiyoshi KOINUMA - „Japan und Europa - wie wir zusammenarbeiten können“
Japan und Österreich/Europa unterhalten bereits lange freundschaftliche Beziehungen. Gleichzeitig sehen wir uns zur Zeit mit einer instabilen, unberechenbaren Weltlage konfrontiert. Vor diesem Hintergrund erklärt Botschafter...
Why study EcoS?
See our new video Why study East Asian Economy and Society? about what our programme can offer you or meet us on MasterDay@UniVienna!
Admission for the upcoming study year is currently open until 30 April 2017.
OSTASIENTAG 2017
13. März 2017 // Seminarraum 2 der Japanologie / 09:30 bis 14:00 Uhr
China needs a stable North Korea
In an interview with German news broadcaster n-tv Prof. Frank explains the intentions behind North Korea's latest missile test, China's interests in North Korea and whether or not a meeting between Kim and Trump is possible.
JAPANORAMA 2017 - 7. bis 10. März
Die Dekanin der Philologisch-Kulturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät, das Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften-Japanologie der Universität Wien und der Akademische Arbeitskreis Japan beehren sich, zur Veranstaltungsreihe Japanorama 2017...
The Development and New Challenges of Regionalism(s) in Asia
On 1 March (4-6 pm), Prof. Mie Oba (Tokyo University) will give a lecture on “The Development and New Challenges of Regionalism(s) in Asia”. As a specialist for International Relations, her presentation will include the role of...
North Korea's Secrets
In ORFeins ZIB Magazin on 23 February 2017, Prof. Frank evaluates on a North Korea beyond official imagery by the state media [in German].
uni:view - Wie China im Zeitalter der Digitalisierung re(a)giert
Data Mining wird von der chinesischen Regierung groß geschrieben. Dass digitale Technologien aber nicht nur zu verstärkter Überwachung und Zensur, sondern auch zu mehr Bürgernähe und weniger Korruption von Seiten autoritärer...
Vortrag "Strategien und Kräfteverhältnisse im Süchinesischen Meer", 18.1., 17:00-19:00 Uhr
Diplomatische Akademie Wien, Favoritenstraße 15a, 1040 Wien
Werner Fasslabend, Alfred Gerstl and Nikolaus Scholik will provide insights on recent developments in the South China Sea dispute. Topics will be China´s response to...
BERNHARD LEITNER - REINE NERVENSACHE? PSYCHIATRIE UND NEUROLOGIE ZWISCHEN TOKIO UND WIEN UM 1900
16.01.2017 , 18:15 Uhr
IFK
Die Gründung des Institutes für Anatomie und Physiologie des Zentralnervensystems durch Heinrich Obersteiner in Wien im Jahre 1882 kann zweifellos als Geburtsstunde der Neurologie betrachtet...
Ogawa Sawako, Taniguchi Norie
The First World War and Japanese Cinema: The Tracks of Forgotten Images
Dokusō in 1917 Japanese Cinema:
Popularity of rensageki and the Nikkatsu Mukōjima Film Studio
NEU Institutsbericht Ostasienwissenschaften 2016
Im Studienjahr 2015/16 konnte das Studienangebot der Ostasienwissenschaften weiter inter-disziplinär ausgebaut werden. Nach dem im Vorjahr eingerichteten Erweiterungscurriculum „Wirtschaftskommunikation Japanisch“ gibt es nun...
Admission for the MA Programme East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS)
Below please find all necessary information on admission for the MA programme East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS). The number of admitted students will be 30 persons per academic year (1 October - 30 September), starting in...
The Unification Cases of Germany and Korea: A Dangerous Comparison
Prof. Frank discusses the pitfalls of comparing the actual case of German unification with the hypothetical case of Korean unification.
Part 1: 38north.org/2016/11/rfrank110316/Part 2:...
Prof. Andrea Riemenschnitter - Postutopische Landschaftsästhetik
Traditionsanschlüsse in der gegenwärtigen Kunst und Literatur Chinas
Albert Chen - From British colony to China's autonomous metropolis
From British colony to China's autonomous metropolis: Political change and legal controversies in Hong Kong 1984-2016
Viennese Korean Studies Days 2016
Koreawissenschaftliche Tage Wien 2016 (2.Dezember)
Tomas Petru - The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism in Maritime Southeast Asia: Socio-Political and Security Implications?
Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam have seen a substantial socio-cultural shift in the form of the rise of religious fundamentalism in last three decades. The current situation in the individual countries is variegated but...
Jens Damm: "The 'Chinese Overseas' and the new Chinese Diaspora in Southeast Asia"
From the late 1920s until the 1990s, for various political reasons, emigrationfrom China to Southeast Asia was most uncommon, but today the situation haschanged dramatically: tourists, business people and students, sometimes...
Jens Damm - Soft Power through Cultural Diplomacy by Non-State Actors
While Taipei and Beijing are apparently no longer competing to represent‘China’, Beijing’s claim on the island still restricts Taiwan’s cultural diplomacy. Onthe other hand, various Taiwanese non-state actors are actively...
Prof. Yuichi Hosoya - The Future of East Asia's and Japan's Security
Yuichi Hosoya, Ph.D., is professor of international politics at Keio University, Tokyo.
In the lecture, Professor Hosoya will analyze the current and rising challenges to East Asian stability, such as the increasing threat of...
Bid Invitation for two External Lecturers!
The Chair of East Asian Economy and Society at University of Vienna is looking for two external lecturers for the summer term 2017!
Until 23 November 2016, we accept applications for one course matching Module 4: East...
Tomoo Marukawa - The Future of China's Economic Growth and Its Impact on the Global Economy
Selten haben wir einmal Gelegenheit, eine Stimme aus Japan über die Verhältnisse zwischen den Japan und China zu hören. In Zusammenarbeit mit der japanischen Botschaft in Wien ist es uns gelungen, Herrn Prof. Tomoo Marakuwa für...
Silent Steamship: Japan and Global History
The transpacific migration of hundreds of thousands of Japanese from the late-nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century is, perversely, one of the most overlooked topics of modern Japanese historiography. Historians have...
INTERNATIONALE KONFERENZ
Rural Areas between Decline and Resurgence: Lessons from Japan and Austria
Focus Point: Master Studies
Among all 116 master programmes offered by the University of Vienna, East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS) is highlighted for its interdisciplinarity, internationality and inspiring educational environment.
See the...
Mythische Dynamik – im und nach dem Nihon shoki
Hans Blumenberg hat Mythen charakterisiert als „Geschichten von hochgradiger Beständigkeit ihres narrativen Kerns und ebenso ausgeprägter marginaler Variationsfähigkeit“ (Arbeit am Mythos, 179). Die einschlägigen Bände der ersten...
Us and Them: Korean Indie Rock in a K-Pop World
Guest Lecture and Movie Screening on Monday, 17 October 2016, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Seminarroom OAW, no registration required.
Junior High School Reform in Contemporary Japan: The Limits of Individualization
Peter Cave (University of Manchester)
Donnerstag, 13. Oktober 2016, 18:30
Between Wishful Thinking and Realism: Hopes for a Pyongyang Spring
Prof. Frank comments on a recent U.S. State Department initiative
regarding a media and information campaign in North Korea.
His main point is that ideology clearly is the weak spot of the
North Korean system, but that he is...
//JOBS// University Assistant (prae doc)
at the Department of East Asian Studies to 31.08.2020
at our Chair of East Asian Economy and Society
“The biggest crisis in Japan’s sport history”: Punishment and Violence in Japanese Educational Sports Clubs
Brent McDonald (Victoria University, Australia)
Donnerstag, 16. Juni 2016, 18:30
Die Faszination japanischer Gärten - Kei ISHIKAWA (Kyoto)
Bis heute ist das Interesse an Ostasien ungebrochen und dabei üben japanische Gärten eine ganz eigene Faszination aus. Die Entstehung der
besonderen Ästhetik japanischer Gärten kann nicht ohne Berücksichtigung auf die...
Integrating Memories for Future Generations - Japanese Experiences
In 1934, Torahiko Terada, a physicist, voiced his opinion that “natural disasters cannot be prevented by human powers while wars can be prevented.” Terada's most famous caveat, “A natural disaster strikes when people lose the...
Japans Work-Life Balance - Netzwerke und Nachhilfe von Vätern für Väter
Tabea Bienek (FU Berlin)
Donnerstag, 12. Mai 2016, 18:30
PLAYING WITH NAN
A film about Nepali migrant workers in Japan and
their family in rural Nepal (2012, 88 min.)
HOLY MOTHER IN NAGASAKI
(japanisch, mit englischen Untertiteln）
Ein zeitgenössisches Nô-Theaterstück von Tada Tomio, adaptiert von Nô-Meister Shimizu Kanji
OSTASIENTAG 2016
Ostasien: Zu- und Ausgänge
Unser diesjähriger Ostasientag „_Ostasien: Zu- & Ausgänge"_ findet am
FREITAG, DEM 11. MÄRZ VON 9:30 BIS CA. 14:30 UHR IM JAP 1 (Japanologie) statt.
JAPANORAMA 2016, 07.03. - 11.03.2015
(Fast) pünktlich zum Semesterbeginn findet in diesem Jahr wieder die jährliche Veranstaltungsreihe "Japanorama" statt. Wir freuen uns in diesem Jahr ganz besonders darüber, dass wir ein extrem abwechslungsreiches Programm mit...
Vortrag, Julia Obinger, 3. März 2016, 18:30
Politik mit dem Einkaufswagen?
Überlegungen zu Consumer Citizenship in Japan
Vortrag, Dr.Leo Shin, 27.01.2016, 18:30
The Trouble with Chineseness: Song Loyalists, Ming Borderlands, and Post-colonial Hong Kong
Vortrag, Takemitsu MORIKAWA, 21. Jänner 2016, 18:30
Liebe, Medien und Politik. Zum semantischen und strukturellen Wandel in Japan im 19. Jahrhundert
NEU Institutsbericht Ostasienwissenschaften 2015
Das akademische Jahr 2014/15 stand im Zeichen der Konsolidierung. Neuberufungen gab es keine; stattdessen wurde in den vier Fachbereichen des Instituts intensiv daran gearbeitet, die Vielzahl an Veränderungen der letzten Jahre in...
ERC Starting Grand - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christian Göbel
Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften - Sinologie
Universität Wien
Literaturübersetzung und Sprachvergleich
Schon zum dritten Mal organisiert Andreas Schirmer am Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften einen Workshop zum Thema „Literaturübersetzung und Sprachvergleich“.
Wieder geht es um sprachvergleichende Beobachtungen, zu denen man...
Vortrag, Andreas Niehaus, 10. Dezember 2015, 18:30
"One should not pee or defecate when facing a shrine." - Body and performance in the Yōjōkun
Viennese Korean Studies Days 2014 (4. - 5. Dezember)
Koreawissenschaftliche Tage Wien 2014 (4.-5. Dez.)
Vortrag, Till Weingärtner, 3. Dezember 2015, 18:30
Japan sucht den Comedy-Superstar:
Comedy-Boom im 21. Jahrhundert
Lecture, Koichi KIKU, 26th of November 2015, 18:30
“Melancholy” after Tokyo 2020? - Characteristics of Japan’s Sport Policy and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics
Vortrag, Hideta KITAZAWA, 25. November 2015, 16:00
Vortrag zu Noh-Masken und Maskentheater, Demonstration der Schnitzkunst, Improvisation mit Masken
Lecture, Robert Hellye, 12th of November 2015, 18:30
From Green to Black: How Black Tea Conquered Britain and the United States & Sencha Japan
Lecture-Concerts, Tokuyama Takashi, 5. November 2015, 18:30
The History of Shakuhachi (Japanese Bamboo flute) -
from Ancient to Modern
Workshop, October 23, 2015
Representations of and in the Japanese diaspora
Conference 22 to 24 October 2015
Gender- and Intersectionality in Taiwan and Austria – Differences and Similarities
Dichterlesung von Hwang Tong-gyu mit deutschen Übersetzungen, gelesen von Christian Spatzek
19. Oktober (Montag), 19 Uhr
Palais Fürstenberg, 1. Stock, Grünangergasse 4, 1010 Wien
Lecture, Lena Springer, 15th of October 2015, 4 pm
Ethnographies of trans-regional pharma-craft and science in contemporary China: One family as a case of encounters between providers of crude materia medica, and refiners of distinct formulae
Lecture, Prof. Dr. Jørgen DELMAN, 12 October 10:00 am
Climate politics and governance innovations in China – the case of Hangzhou
Lecture, ANDO Jun, 8 October 2015 6:30 pm
Identity Economics and Housework Behavior of Wives of Dual-Earner Couples
Empirical Analysis Using JPSC 2000―2008 Panel Data
Vortrag, Levy Hideo, 7. Oktober 2015, 18:30
Ekkyô no koe / Voices across the Border of Japanese
Vortrag des japanischsprachigen Schriftstellers Levy Hideo
Taidan 対談 – Podiumsgespräch mit Levy Hideo und Tawada Yôko
Levy Hideo und Tawada Yôko sind „exophone“ bzw. „grenzüberschreitende“ AutorInnen, die (auch) in einer anderen Sprache als ihrer Muttersprache schreiben: der gebürtige U.S.-Amerikaner Levy auf Japanisch, die Japanerin Tawada auf...
Sommer-Retreat der Japanologie
Auf dem Weg zum Japanologentag in München trafen sich Ina Hein und Wolfram Manzenreiter mit MitarbeiterInnen und Studierenden auf ein Retreat im universitätseigenen Sportheim Dienten am Hochkönig, um gemeinsam Verbesserungen im...
Expert Round Table: Self-Employment & East Asia
The Department of East Asian Studies cordially invites all Students and Staff to our lecture series Praxis Link East Asia. Together with our Experts we will share Ideas, gain Insights, discuss Chances, Challenges and...
Lecture, Tseten Zöchbauer, June 18, 3:00 pm
Tibetans in Exile
The Chair of EcoS and Fiona Seiger cordially invite to a special lecture by Tseten Zöchbauer on "Transnational Identities and Notions of 'Home': Tibetans in Exile" as part of the ongoing seminar...
Bid Invitation: External Lecturer
The Chair of East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS) is looking for an external lecturer for one course in the winter term 2015/16 within the following range of topics:
East Asian Economy (M2),East Asian Politics (M3), orEast...
International Workshop, 13 June 2015
Fiction and poetry vs. reality and truth?
Contesting Korean literature’s place within Korean Studies
Poster Exhibition: History of Education in East Asia 1365 - 2015
In preparation of this year's 650th Anniversary of the University of Vienna, lecturers and students of all four Chairs of the Department of East Asian Studies came together for a Joint Project on "The History of Education in...
Lecture, Mire Koikari, Ph.D., 11. Juni 2015, 18:30
"Making Homes, Building Empires:
Women, Domesticity, and the US Military Occupation of Okinawa (1945 – 1972)"
Tenure Track-Hearings, 26. Mai 2015
DAS INSTITUT FÜR OSTASIENWISSENSCHAFTEN/ SINOLOGIE
Die Sinologie des Instituts für Ostasienwissenschaften freut sich, Sie zu folgendem Hearing für die offene Tenure Track-Stelle einladen zu dürfen:Sabrina HABICH, PhDGreater...
Lecture, Antonio T. Caprio, 4 May 2015, 6.30 pm
PHILIPPINE PERSPECTIVES ON THE
SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE
Vortrag, Anastasia A. Guryeva, 29. April 11:00 Uhr
Representations of Contemporary Issues in Korean Culture
in Relation with Specifics of Mentality
Vortrag, Dr. Helmut OPLETAL, 29. April 18:30 Uhr
Der „Pekinger Frühling“ 1978-1981 – die (fast) vergessene Demokratiebewegung zu Beginn der chinesischen Reformära
Vortragsreihe, 23.4., 30.4., 7.5.
Deutschland und Österreich-Ungarn im Kampf gegen Japan während des Ersten Weltkriegs
Vortrag, Prof. Dr. ZHAO Xudong, 23. April 2015, 18:00 Uhr
Psychische Probleme in China: Familiendynamische Analyse und psychotherapeutische Intervention
Lecture, H.E. Ambassador SONG Young-wan, Monday, April 20, 6:30pm
“Korea and the Rise of Asia”
Vortrag, Dr. John Breen, 16. April 2015, 18.30 Uhr
The Sun Goddess’s Progress –
Yearning for the Past in Postwar Ise
Planet Wissen: Prof. Frank on Korea [in German]
In German television programme "Planet Wissen: Korea - Geteiltes Land" (WDR, SWR, ARD-alpha), Prof. Rüdiger Frank and Korean-born movie director Sung Yung Cho share their insights in and prospects for the two countries along the...
Strategic Gaming: South China Sea Conflict 2015
Invited by Alfred Gerstl and Josef Falko Loher, about 40 Students of various backgrounds, both Bachelor and Master students, left the ordinary class room for a very special course at the Department of East Asian Studies. Taking...
JOBS: Universitätsassistent/in ("prae doc") am Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften
In der Fachrichtung Japanologie am Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften der Universität Wien ist eine Prae-Doc-Stelle für ein Jahr (auf die Dauer der Abwesenheit einer Mitarbeiterin) zu besetzen. Die Stelle ist dem...
JAPANORAMA 2015, 09.03. - 13.03.2015
Veranstaltungsreihe der Japanologie am Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften der Universität Wien in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Akademischen Arbeitskreis Japan und mit Unterstützung der Philologisch-Kulturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät...
Vortrag, Prof. Dr. Axel Klein, 22. Januar 2015, 18:30 Uhr
Die LDP-Komeito-Regierung - Ein Test für Koalitionstheorien
Lecture, Prof. Glenda S. Roberts - 15. 1. 2015 - 18:30
Imagining and Living the Family:
Attitudes from young-ish adults in urban Japan
Prof. Frank on Special Economic Zone in Rason
Prof. Frank reports about a visit to the Special Economic Zone in Rason on one of the most-read websites on North Korea, 38North, published by the School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University in...
Extensive interview with Prof. Frank on 3sat
Prof. Frank has given an extensive interview to the TV channel 3sat, which has been published in three parts.
Part 1Part 2Part 3
East Asianists and the Job Market
East Asianists and the Job Market is an initiative taken by the team of East Asian Economy and Society to improve the employability of students in East Asian Studies by offering a chance for an active exchange with former...
Dr. Philipp Rösler presented Prof. Frank’s new book
Former German Vice Chancellor and Minister of the Economy, Dr. Philipp Rösler, presented Prof. Frank’s new book “Nordkorea: Innenansichten eines totalen Staates” at the Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation in Berlin on Dec. 12, 2015....
Vortrag, Prof. Dr. Helwig Schmidt-Glintzer, 11. Dezember 2014, 18:30
Chinas Traum – Modernisierung oder Verwestlichung?
Viennese Korean Studies Days 2014 (11. - 13. Dezember)
Koreawissenschaftliche Tage Wien 2014 (11.-13. Dez.)
Vortrag, Dr. Phoebe Stella Holdgrün, 11. Dezember 2014, 18:30 Uhr
„Keine Chance für die Grünen in Japan?
…und warum junge Aktivisten trotzdem der
Politikapathie trotzen“
Upcoming event with Prof. Frank and Vice Chancellor Dr. Philipp Rösler
Upcoming event: On Friday, Dec. 12, Prof. Frank will discuss his new book "Nordkorea: Innenansichten eines totalen Staates" with former German Minister of the Economy and Vice Chancellor Dr. Philipp Rösler, moderated by...
Radio interview with Prof. Frank
A long interview on North Korea (about one hour) with Prof. Frank in „Fragen an den Autor“, Radio SR2 (in German), 07.12.2014. Click here to listen to the entire interview.
An excerpt from Prof. Frank's new book
An excerpt (in German) from Prof. Frank's new book „Nordkorea. Innenansichten eines totalen Staates“ in the Huffington Post, 28.11.2014. Click here to read the excerpt.
A review on Prof. Frank's book „Nordkorea. Innenansichten eines totalen Staates“
A review (in German) on Prof. Franks new book „Nordkorea. Innenansichten eines totalen Staates“ in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 24.11.2014. Click here for the full article.
Article in Foreign Policy Magazine
A detailed article by Prof. Frank in the renowned Foreign Policy magazine on the oldest among North Korea’s special economic zones, Rason, 19.11.2014. Click here to read the full article.
Diskussionsveranstaltung, 9. Dezember 2014, 18:30 Uhr
A-Bomb and Humanity - Augenzeugenberichte von Überlebenden des Atombombenabwurfs auf Hiroshima
ZDF Interview with Prof. Frank (06.12.2014)
In an Interview on the website of the renowned German TV news program “Heute” (ZDF), Prof. Frank argues that under the right conditions, North Korea has the potential to become the next East Asian Tiger. Click here for the...
Special Lecture, Dr. Dafydd Fell (SOAS, London), 5. Dezember 2014, 9:30 am
Taiwan's party system in the aftermath of the Sunflower Movement and November elections
Vortrag, S.E. Makoto TAKETOSHI, 27. November 2014, 18:30
“Changing Relations between Politics and Bureaucracy
in Japan”
Vortrag, Prof. Dr. LI Ling, 26. November 2014, 18:30
“Rule of law” in a Party-state – A conceptual interpretive framework of the constitutional reality of China
Are North Koreans HAPPY?
Prof. Frank shares his view on the tricky question about the happiness of the North Korean people.
Interview with Prof. Frank about his new book
The University of Vienna published an in-depth interview with Prof. Frank about his newest book "Nordkorea. Innenansichten eines totalen Staates".
Vortrag, Prof. emer. NEGISHI Kazumi, 13. November 2014, 18:30
"Joseph Laska — ein österreichischer Komponist und Dirigent in Japan (1923-1935)"
Radio Interview with Prof. Frank
Prof. Frank gave a 36 Minutes Interview to German Radio RBB Info. On the occasion of the 25th aniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall, he discusses his latest book "Nordkorea. Innenansichten eines totalen Staates"...
Vortrag, Dr. Olga Khomenko, 6. November 2014, 18:30
"The rush for ‘happiness’: Women and magazine advertising in post-war Japan"
n-tv interview with Prof. Frank
Prof. Frank explains why North Korea wants to cooperate more with Germany. Click here for the full interview.
Bid invitation
- for external lecturers for M4 -The Chair of East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS) at University of Vienna is looking for an external lecturer for one course of module 4 (type VU, 4 ECTS) of our curriculum (for more ...
Bid invitation
- for external lecturers for M2/3 -
The Chair of East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS) at University of Vienna is looking for an external lecturer for one of our core seminars (type SE, 7 or 8 ECTS) from M2 or M3 of our...
Vortrag, Prof. Dr. Hans Martin Krämer, 30. Oktober 2014, 18:30
Keine postdomestische Gesellschaft? Zur Sozialgeschichte der Mensch-Tier-Beziehung im modernen und frühneuzeitlichen Japan
Vienna Taiwan Lectures - Winter Term 2014 / 15
The Vienna Taiwan Lecture Series were established in November 2012 with a small grant by the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Vienna and with many voluntary and non-paid contributions by teachers, staff and students of the...
"Profil" Interview with Prof. Frank
Prof. Frank argues in Austria's news magazine "Profil" that Kim Jong-un's absence in the last weeks is nothing extraordinary and not a sign of a coup or regime change. Click here for the interview.
New Publication
Prof. Frank has for the first time written a comprehensive book on the DPRK, or North Korea. The book combines his expertise as an East Asianist and Economist with his personal insights based on 23 years of travel and interaction...
Vortrag, Dr. Aya Ezawa, 9. Oktober 2014, 18:30
‘Mixed Blood’: Indisch-Japanese and the history
and memory of the Japanese occupation of
the Netherlands East Indies
Vortrag, Prof. Dr. LEE Ming-huei, 8. Oktober 2014, 18:15
„Der Moderne Neukonfuzianismus und Chinas Modernisierung“
REMINDER: EcoS Students meets Alumni Event
REMINDER: The EcoS Alumni Network cordially invites all EcoS students to the 1st EcoS Students meet Alumni Event which will be an exclusive Sushi workshop with star chef SAKAI Hiroshi. The event will take place on Sunday, Sep 28,...
Workshop 25. September - 27. September 2014
Literaturübersetzung und Sprachvergleich
Workshop - 1. September 2014
„Representing 'cultural otherness' in Japanese media“
Vortrag, Prof. Susanne Klien, 31. August 2014, 16:00
„Moral und Lebensqualität vor Profit?
Volunteers, Sozialunternehmer und alternative Lebens- und Arbeitsweisen in Tohoku“
Vortrag, Yukiko Uchida Ph.D, 25. August 2014, 16:30
“How do we construct happiness and social capital?
Evidence from community research in Japan”
Workshop: „Representing 'cultural otherness' in Japanese media“, 1. September 2014
Dr Gerstl on the South China Sea dispute
Austrian daily "Die Presse" talked with EcoS´ Southeast Asian expert Dr Gerstl about strategic and legal aspects of the South China Sea conflict and a possible linkage of this dispute with the crisis in the East China...
New Essay by Prof. Frank
Can North Korea Prioritize Nukes and the Economy at the Same Time?
Konferenz: Impact of World War One on China’s Modern History
Zum 100. Jahrestag des Ausbruchs des 1. Weltkriegs findet von 3.-5. Juli 2014 an der Universität Wien die internationale Konferenz “The Impact of World War One on China’s Modern History“ statt.
Vortrag, Dr. YUAN Jian, 23. Juni 2014, 19:45 Uhr
China's Xinjiang during the 17th and 19th century: The preliminary analysis of the periodical governance policies under the Manchu-Qing Empire
Vortrag, Dr. Jens Damm, 18. Juni 2014, 18:15 Uhr
Cross-Strait Social Movements
Impacts and Challenges for Both Sides
Dr. Gerstl on Vietnam TV 1
On June 13 2014, Dr. Alfred Gerstl, the Southeast Asia expert at the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society, gave a talk on the conflict in the South China Sea that has been featured and commented on by Vietnam TV 1.
The South China Sea Conflict: China - Vietnam - Philippines
On Friday, June 13 2014, 18.30 o'clock, Dr. Alfred Gerstl, Southeast Asia expert at the Department of East Asian Studies, will hold a talk titled "Der Konflikt im Südchinesischen Meer: China - Vietnam - Philippinen" (in...
Vortrag, Prof. Bin WU, 11. Juni 2014, 18:15 Uhr
中国地方政府绩效管理中的民意价值和治理创新——以杭州市为例
Vortrag, Dr. Ekaterina Hertog, 5. Juni 2014, 18:30 Uhr
“Hedged bets: preferences for future marriage partners’ earning power in contemporary Japan
An Empirical Analysis using Process Data from a Marriage Agency”
Special Lecture: Indonesia – A Rising Middle and Global Power?
Is Indonesia a new star to watch? Can this huge and rising economy be an equal match to powers like India, China or Brazil? Will it confirm her one-time status of a regional power? Is Indonesia´s democracy feasible, given its...
Tiananmen - Dokumentarfilm & Disskusionsveranstaltung
4.Juni 1989 – 25 Jahre danach
Film: 2. Juni 2014
Diskussion: 3. Juni 2014
East Asia Security Outlook
Prof. Frank will join the panel on „East Asia Security Outlook“ at the World Economic Forum meeting in Manila, Philippines, on May 23rd. The event is open to the public, there will be a live stream. For more information, see...
Lecture-Konzert mit dem Kitanodai Gagaku-Ensemble
Das Kitanodai Gagaku-Ensemble ist eine berühmte japanische Musikgruppe, die sich auf traditionelle Musik und Tanz, wie er seit dem 8. Jhdt. am japanischen Kaiserhof gepflegt wird, spezialisiert hat. Im Rahmen ihrer Europa-Tournee...
International Conference - Autocracy and Market Economy
The Transformation in Eastern Europe
and East Asia in Comparison
Vortrag, Yoshiaki Sato und Keisuke Mark Abe, 15. Mai 2014, 18:30 Uhr
The Changing Legal Landscape of Japan:
Territorial Disputes and the Possibility of Constitutional Reform
Vortrag, Xianwen KUANG, MA, 30.April 2014, 18:15 Uhr
How effective is political control over the news media?
Political censorship and news production in authoritarian China
Vienna Journal of East Asian Studies, Vol. 4 is NOW AVAILABLE
The fourth volume of our publication Vienna Journal of East Asian Studies (editors: Rüdiger Frank / Ina Hein / Lukas Pokorny / Agnes Schick-Chen) is now available! This volume contains articles by Christina Ellensohn, Kim Kwok,...
Kaminchu: Spiritual Healers in Okinawa
Volume 2 of the "Vienna Studies on East Asia", edited by Rüdiger Frank and Lukas Pokorny, is now available. Isabelle Prochaska-Meyer focuses on the Kaminchu Tradition in Okinawa.
Conference: Deciphering the social DNA of happiness, April 24-26, 2014
Deciphering the social DNA of happiness: Life-course perspectives from Japan
Analysis: Prof. Frank on the newly elected North Korean parliament
Prof. Frank analyses the first session of the newly elected North Korean parliament which took place in early April 2014.
Despite the absence of major suprises, he identifies some notable developments, including: Bureaucrats...
Vortrag, Prof.Dr. Franz Waldenberger, 10. April 2014, 18:30 Uhr
Japans Wirtschaft unter Abenomics - Chancen und Risiken
INFO: Das Choice Magazine berichtet in seiner April-Ausgabe über das kürzlich erschienene Buch Sport and Body Politics in Japan von Wolfram Manzenreiter.
Mehr dazu hier: www.routledge.com/sport/articles/choice_magazine_recommended_titles/
Vortrag, Univ. Prof. Dr. Xiaobo LÜ, 7. April 2014, 18:15 Uhr
Social Media, Corruption and Regime Support in China
Analysis: Prof. Frank on President Park's Dresden Speech
Fire the Speech Writers: An East German's Perspective on President Park's Dresden Speech
East Asianists and the Job Market, 31.März 2014, 18 Uhr
East Asianists and the Job Market is an initiative taken by the team of East Asian Economy and Society to improve the employability of students in East Asian Studies by offering a chance for an active exchange with former...
INFO: Sprachen lernen via Video-Chat
Warum in die Ferne schweifen: Dank neuer Kommunikationstechniken können Sprachlernende vom Wohnzimmer aus mit Leuten in aller Welt plaudern. Wie solche "Online-Tandems" den formalen Sprachunterricht ergänzen können, untersucht...
Dr. Alfred Gerstl on the current political crisis in Thailand
Dr. Alfred Gerstl, MIR, University Assistant (post-doc) at the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society, was asked to comment on the current political crisis in Thailand for the Austrian news show Servus Journal.
Dr. Alfred Gerstl on the Crisis Management of the Malaysian Government
Mag. Dr. Alfred Gerstl, MIR, University Assistant (post-doc) at the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society, was asked to comment on the crisis management of the Malaysian government for the Austrian news show ZIB 24.
INFO: Two-year master´s programme East Asian Economy and Society
The two-year master´s programme East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS) is a multidisciplinary programme dealing with contemporary societal, political and economic aspects of the East Asian region as a whole. It is offered at the...
Vortrag: Barbara Holthus, 13. März 2014, 18:30 Uhr
Mütter gegen Radioaktivität. Eine Fallstudie
OSTASIENTAG 2014
am 12. März 2014 (Mittwoch), ab 14:15 im Hörsaal C1 (Hörsaalzentrum Universitätscampus, Campus Hof 2).
Im Rahmen des Ostasientages werden auch heuer wieder Abschlussarbeiten (Master- und Doktorarbeiten) von AbsolventInnen des...
“Japanorama 2014″ 10.3 – 14.3 2014
Eine Veranstaltungsreihe der Japanologie am Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften der Universität Wien in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Akademischen Arbeitskreis Japan und mit Unterstützung der Philologisch-Kulturwissenschaftlichen...
Vortrag, Dr. Thomas HEBERER, 5.März 2014, 18:15 Uhr
Diskurse und Gegendiskurse im 'Zivilisierungsprozess': das Fallbeispiel Umweltgovernance in Regionen ethnischer Minderheiten in China
JOBS: Universitätsassistent/in ("prae doc") am Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften
An der Universität Wien (mit 15 Fakultäten, 4 Zentren, rund 188 Studienrichtungen, ca. 9.400 Mitarbeiter/innen und über 90.000 Studierenden) ist ehestmöglich die Position einer/eines
Universitätsassistent/in ("prae...
EastAsiaNet Award 2014 for academic books and articles
Purpose: The purpose of the EastAsiaNet Award is to recognize and encourage exemplary scholarship in contemporary East Asian studies with a social science focus. This does not exclude relevant input from the humanities or...
Research Article, The Journal of East Asian Studies
Playing by Unfair Rules? Asia’s Positioning within Global Sports Production Networks
Vortrag, Sheldon Garon, 31. Jänner 2014, 17 Uhr
„Fascism and Total War –
A Transnational Perspective from the Japanese Home Front“
Vortrag, Sheldon Garon, 30. Jänner 2014, 18:30 Uhr
„On the Transnational Destruction of Cities –
What Japan Learned from the Bombing of Germany and Britain in World War II“
Vortrag, Hans-Alexander Kneider, 23.Jänner 2014, 10 Uhr
Silhak (das „praktische Lernen“ konfuzianischer Gelehrter) und das Wirken deutscher Kulturvermittler im Land der Morgenstille
Vortrag, Dr. David Chiavacci, 16. Jänner 2014, 18:30
„Das neue Immigrationsland Japan: Integration und Exklusion der Newcomers im Vergleich zu den Oldcomers“
VIENNA TAIWAN LECTURE SERIES / Prof. Dr. Christian Göbel
Local factions, corruption and anti-corruption in Taiwan
A Guide to Kim Jong Un’s 2014 New Years Speech
Prof. Frank offers his take on the New Year speech held by North Korea leader Kim Jong-un, identifying a number of noteworthy points in comparison to previous New Year messages.
Read his Guide to Kim Jong-un's New Years...
Vortrag, Yeon Jaehoon, 18.12.2013, 17 Uhr
Everything you want to know about Korean language and script
Vortrag, Maurizio Riotto, 16.12.2013, 17 Uhr
The adventure of translating Korean literature
New Publication on North Korea's Arirang Mass Games
In the latest issue of the Asia-Pacific Journal, Prof. Frank has published an extensive article on "The Arirang Mass Games of North Korea". The paper is freely accessible online and provides a multitude of pictures from...
Analysis: Prof. Frank on the Downfall of Jang Song Thaek
Following reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's uncle Jang Song Thaek was not only purged but executed on grounds of "attempting to overthrow the state", analysts offer different takes on the developments in...
Vortrag, Birgit Staemmler, 5. Dezember 2013, 18:30 Uhr
Besessen! Was nun? Exorzismus auf den Websites japanischer religiöser Heiler
Special Lecture on the Politics over the Mekong River
On Wednesday, December 4, there will be a special lecture by Maria Strasakova on the topic "The Mekong River: A Future Battleground or a Platform for Cooperation". Ms. Strasakova currently holds Senior Lecturer positions at the...
Wiener Koreawissenschaftliche Tage 2013
Vorträge von Koreanologen/Koreanisten aus Budapest, Bukarest, Cluj-Napoca, Laibach, Leiden, Frankfurt, Moskau, Prag, Seoul, Sofia, Warschau und Wien.
Prof. Frank on Perils and Pitfalls of Traveling to the DPRK
Recent media coverage on the DPRK included reports of a United States citizen that has been arrested by North Korean state authorities right before leaving the country. Picking up on this, Prof. Frank has published an article on...
Special Lecture: Prof. Lee Eun-Jeung
On Friday, November 15, Prof. Lee Eun-Jeung from the Free University of Berlin will hold a special lecture on the topic "In Search of Korean Identity. From Self-Peripheralization to World Power". The event takes place in seminar...
Special Lecture on the Korean War
On Wednesday, November 6, there will be a special lecture on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the armistice ending the Korean War (1950-1953). The event takes place in the Senatssaal of the university's main building and...
XII. Symposium der Meiji-Universität Tōkyō und der Universität Wien vom 31.10. bis 02.11.2013
Vom 31.10. bis 02.11.2013 findet in Wien das XII. Symposium der Meiji-Universität Tōkyō und der Universität Wienstatt.
Das Thema des diesjährigen Treffens lautet:Randgruppen und Widerständige in Wien und Tōkyō
Workshop “How to write a People’s History of the PRC?”
Workshop at the University of Vienna, Institute for East Asian Studies, October 26 2013
Vortrag: Sebastian Maslow, 24. Oktober 2013, 18:30 Uhr
Der Dekan der Philologisch-Kulturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät, das Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften – Japanologie und der Akademische Arbeitskreis Japan laden ein zu einem Vortrag von Sebastian Maslow (Heidelberg University's...
East Asianists and the Job Market
East Asianists and the Job Market is an initiative taken by the team of East Asian Economy and Society to improve the employability of students in East Asian Studies by offering a chance for an active exchange with former...
Review of North Korean Tablet Computer
In one of only a few reviews available, Prof. Frank examines the hard- and software of the North Korean tablet computer called 'Samjiyon'. In some respects, the device comes close to its western counterparts and also offers...
Musikalischer Abend mit Koto, 17. Oktober 2013, 19:00 Uhr
Fuyuki Enokido begann mit dem Erlernen des Koto-Spiels im Alter von drei Jahren bei ihrer Großtante. Bereits im Alter von vier hatte sie ihren ersten großen Auftritt im Tokyoter Nationaltheater. Es folgten zahlreiche Konzerte,...
Rakugo-Vorführung am 12. Oktober
Das Institut für Ostasienwissenschaften - Japanologie der Universität Wien und der Akademische Arbeitskreis Japan laden herzlich zu einer Rakugo-Vorführung mit deutschen Übertiteln mit dem japanischen Erzählkünstler Shunpūtei...
Prof. Frank among top 50 economists in German-speaking countries
The German daily ‘Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung’ (FAZ) has released a ranking of economists in German-speaking countries according to their influence in politics, media and research. Prof. Frank, Chair of East Asian Economy and...
AKSE 2013: Conference Report
The 26th biannual conference of the Association for Korean Studies in Europe (AKSE) was held in Vienna from July 6-9, 2013. The organizing team was headed by Professor Rudiger Frank, AKSE Secretary, Chair of East Asian Economy...
Article on North Korea by Prof Frank
Asia Policy Brief on Change in North Korea (in German)
Prof. Frank in "Deutsche Welle"
Experts from Germany and South Korean discussed the current state and potential future of North Korea. The "Deutsche Welle" summarized the main findings on their website.
26. AKSE Konferenz in Wien
The Department of East Asian Studies of the University of Vienna is proud to host the 26th Biannual Conference of the Association for Korean Studies in Europe (AKSE) from 06-09 July, 2013 at the Renaissance Hotel Imperial Riding...
Vortrag, Dr. Marcus Mietzner, 26. Juni 2013, 17:45 Uhr
Indonesia's Democratization after Suharto: Successes and Failures
PANEL DISCUSSION: The future of nuclear weapons.
The U.S. - Russia - North Korea - Iran
Vortrag, Dr. Florian Coulmas, 17. Juni 2013, 18:00 Uhr
„Glück in Japan – wie man es misst“
Vortrag, Prof. Doh Chull Shin, 11. Juni, 16:15 Uhr
Confucian Culture and Democratization in East Asia:
Reassessing the Confucian Asian Values Debate
Vorträge, Chinese Tibetologists, 6. Juni, 18:30 Uhr
Four short lectures by a Delegation of Chinese Tibetologists
Lesung, Martin WINTER, 3. Juni 2013, 18:30 Uhr
Worldwide Reading for Li Bifeng
Vortrag, Prof. Gavan McCormack, 13.Mai, 18:00
"Disputed Territories: China, Japan, and the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands"
Vortrag, Prof. Dr. Patricia Steinhoff, 27.Mai 2013, 18:30
„Making Japan’s Invisible Civil Society Visible Through Demonstrations“
Vortrag, Prof. Dr. Ichinose Tomohiro, 16.05.2013, 18:30
„Land use change and natural resource management in a Japanese rural landscape: An example of Awaji Island“
Vienna Taiwan Lecture Series
The Department of East Asian Studies/Sinology and the Vienna Center for Taiwan Studies are pleased to invite to the following lectures
Vortrag Frau Dr. Astrid Lipinsky, 24.04.2013, 18:30
30 years of free organizing with state support.Taiwan's women's movement
Diskussion: Nordkorea hält die Welt in Atem – wie gefährlich ist Diktator Kim Jong Un?
Prof. Frank on ARD's Programme "Beckmann" (in German)
S.E. Botschafter Iwatani Shigeo - Japanischer Botschafter in Österreich, 18. April 2013, 18:30 Uhr
"Diplomats – What do they do?"
Künstlergespräch mit Ueda Satoshi, Mo., 15. 4. 2013, 18:30 Uhr
Medienkünstler und Fotograf
Buchpräsentation - Arbeitskämpfe und Widerstand in China, 9. April 2013
Präsentation mit den Herausgebern Ralf Ruckus und Daniel Fuchs sowie der Autorin Andrea Komlosy
Why now is a good time for economic engagement of North Korea
Prof. Frank contributed an article to The Asia-Pacific Journal on April 8th, 2013, on engaging North Korea economically.
What is behind North Korea's threats? - ZDF interview with Prof. Rudiger Frank.
Prof. Frank comments on the motives behind North Korea's threats. (April 1st, 2013).
Vortrag Andrea De Antoni, 21.03.2013, 18 Uhr
Ghost Connections – A Political Ecology of Haunted Places in Contemporary Kyoto
Interview with Prof. Frank on North Korea canceling the Non-Aggression Pact (in German)
Interview with Prof. Frank on North Korea canceling the Non-Aggression Pact (in German)
Prof. Frank comments on North Korea canceling the Non-Aggression Pact with South Korea on Austria's evening news ZIB 24 (Mar 8, 2013).
Vortrag Prof. Julia C. STRAUSS, 15. März 2013, 16:15 Uhr
Rhetoric and Realiti(ies):
The Evolving Relations between China and Africa
Ostasientag 2013, 11.03.2013
am Montag, den 11. März 2013 zwischen 15:00 und 18:30 im Hörsaal C2 (Hörsaalzentrum Universitätscampus)
ORF Interview on the Unification Movement with Dr. Lukas Pokorny (in German)
Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Movement who died last year, had announced the so-called Foundation Day for February 22nd, 2013. In this article, Dr. Lukas Pokorny, Bruce Fellowship Lecturer from the University of...
Koto-Konzert mit Takahashi Gashō, 7.3. 2013
Einführung: „Das Instrument Koto“ (Dr. Noriko Brandl, Universität Wien)
Vortrag Prof. Pan Guang, 27.02.2013
Understanding China's Role in the Middle East
Prof. Frank on North Korea's nuclear test (in German)
Prof. Frank comments on North Korea's most recent nuclear test on Austria's evening news ZIB 2 (Feb 12, 2013).
The Economist on North Korea's changing society with comments by Prof. Frank
Some remarks from Prof. Frank were cited in an article by The Economist on societal changes in North Korea.
NEW PUBLICATION: Korea and East Asia in a changing regional and global environment
This conference volume captures and analyzes the role of Korea and East Asia in a changing economic and security environment. (editors: Heung Ching Kim, Sung-Hoon Park, and Rudiger Frank).
East Asia has obviously...
Video of the Round-Table Discussion: “Teaching in English? Preconditions, Problems, Advantages“
Prof. Rüdiger Frank participated in the round table discussion “Teaching in English? Preconditions, Problems, Advantages“ which was part of the friday lecture series "Internationalization 'at Home'". The discussion took...
Vortrag Eyal Ben-Ari, 24.01.2013
No longer Disguised: The final Normalization of the Japanese Military?
Interview with Prof Rüdiger Frank on North Korea's recent nuclear test (in German)
Interview with Prof Rüdiger Frank on reports of 'radical reforms' in North Korea (in German)
Prof Rüdiger Frank was interviewed by the Austrian daily newspaper Der Standard on the reliability of western media reports concerning 'radical reforms' in North Korea.
Read more...
Vortrag Gerald Figal, 14.1.2013, 18.30 Uhr
The Discovery of Beachscape in Post-Reversion Okinawa
Vienna Journal of East Asian Studies, Vol. 3 is NOW AVAILABLE!
The third volume of our publication Vienna Journal of East Asian Studies (editors: Rüdiger Frank, Ingrid Getreuer-Kargl, Lukas Pokorny and Agnes Schick-Chen) is now available! This volume contains articles by Elisabeth...