Integrierte Japanstudien

Tracks and specialisations

• Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftliche Japanstudien · 20 ECTS
• Sozialwissenschaftliche Japanstudien · 20 ECTS

From the evaluated documents we could not derive a semester plan that matches the programme’s duration and ECTS – so the modules are listed without semesters. The university’s study plan is authoritative.

• Required modules21 modules

  • Einführungsmodul: Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftliche Japanstudien ISummary by OWWZ: Students explore Japanese history and culture before 1868 through texts, artworks and performance, learning central concepts, gender perspectives and research tools.winter semester only5 ECTS
  • Einführungsmodul: Sozialwissenschaftliche Japanstudien ISummary by OWWZ: Students study Japanese politics, economy and society after 1945, including parties, employment, family, gender roles and inequality through social-science approaches.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (90 Minuten)5 ECTS
  • Grundmodul: Japanisch ISummary by OWWZ: Students learn Hiragana, Katakana, basic Kanji, everyday vocabulary and elementary grammar while practising listening, reading, speaking, writing and cooperative independent learning.winter semester only10 ECTS
  • Einführungsmodul: Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftliche Japanstudien IISummary by OWWZ: Students explore Japanese history and culture since 1868 through literary and historical texts and cultural artefacts, alongside disciplinary concepts and gender and diversity perspectives.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (90 Minuten)5 ECTS
  • Einführungsmodul: Sozialwissenschaftliche Japanstudien IISummary by OWWZ: Students examine Japanese foreign and security policy, economic connections and social globalisation through regional relations, development cooperation, migration, digitalisation and gender relations.summer semester only5 ECTS
  • Grundmodul: Japanisch IISummary by OWWZ: Students expand basic Kanji, vocabulary and grammar through short everyday texts, conversations and presentations, developing comprehension, information exchange and writing about familiar topics.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (90 Minuten)10 ECTS
  • Aufbaumodul: Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftliche JapanstudienSummary by OWWZ: Changing topics in Japanese history, culture and literature introduce independent research questions, source analysis, bibliography and academic writing using Western-language material.Semesters 3–45 ECTS
  • Aufbaumodul: Sozialwissenschaftliche JapanstudienSummary by OWWZ: Students investigate Japanese politics, society and political economy using Western-language sources and data while developing research questions, literature research and academic argumentation.Semesters 3–45 ECTS
  • Grundmodul: Japanisch IIISummary by OWWZ: Students extend elementary grammar into text grammar and develop Kanji, vocabulary and presentation skills for longer everyday texts and spoken and written interaction.winter semester only10 ECTS
  • Grundmodul: Japanisch IVSummary by OWWZ: Connected everyday texts, news and study communication develop grammar, Kanji and vocabulary; argumentation, presentations and dictionary use support more independent communication.summer semester only10 ECTS
  • Vorbereitung auf den JapanaufenthaltSummary by OWWZ: Students prepare for study and work in Japan. Practical situations introduce university and library structures, social norms, immigration rules and intercultural communication.irregularExam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTS
  • Aufbaumodul: Japanese Studies in JapanSummary by OWWZ: Three related courses at a Japanese partner university combine Japanese studies with independent research, source work, field exploration and presentations in English or Japanese.Semesters 5–6Exam (in German): Prüfung gemäß Partneruniversität20 ECTS
  • Aufbaumodul: Japanisch Intensiv in JapanSummary by OWWZ: At a Japanese partner university, students intensively practise vocabulary, text grammar, specialist communication and presentations while developing spoken and written skills and independent work with more demanding texts.Semesters 5–6Exam (in German): Prüfung gemäß Partneruniversität30 ECTS
  • Theorien und Diskurse der JapanologieSummary by OWWZ: Students compare central theories and debates in social, historical and cultural Japanese studies, including democracy, welfare and gender alongside structuralism, Orientalism and postcolonial approaches.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung10 ECTS
  • Vertiefungsmodul: Fortgeschrittenes Japanisch ISummary by OWWZ: Authentic Japanese texts develop specialist vocabulary and writing, while discussions, presentations and translation combine original-source work with advanced mediation skills.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (90 Minuten)10 ECTS
  • BachelorarbeitSummary by OWWZ: Students independently investigate a Japanese studies research question using academic methods and present and evaluate their findings in writing.Thesis10 ECTS
  • Vertiefungsmodul: Fortgeschrittenes Japanisch IISummary by OWWZ: Complex specialist texts and social debates develop advanced communication through original sources, nuanced presentations and mediation of demanding content between Japanese and German.summer semester only5 ECTS

  Depending on track: Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftliche Japanstudien

  • Vertiefungsmodul: Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftliche Japanstudien ISummary by OWWZ: Students investigate Japanese historical, cultural and literary questions through relevant theories, critically analyse Japanese texts and other media and present independent findings.Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftliche Japanstudien · winter semester only10 ECTS
  • Vertiefungsmodul: Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftliche Japanstudien IISummary by OWWZ: A further Japanese historical or cultural topic develops independent research through Japanese-language sources and media, comparison of methodological approaches and scholarly discussion.Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftliche Japanstudien · summer semester only10 ECTS

  Depending on track: Sozialwissenschaftliche Japanstudien

  • Vertiefungsmodul: Sozialwissenschaftliche Japanstudien ISummary by OWWZ: Students investigate Japanese political, economic and social issues using theory, qualitative methods and Japanese-language sources, developing independent analysis and research writing.Sozialwissenschaftliche Japanstudien · winter semester only10 ECTS
  • Vertiefungsmodul: Sozialwissenschaftliche Japanstudien IISummary by OWWZ: A further topic in Japanese politics, economy and society deepens theoretical analysis and qualitative research; Japanese-language sources, research design and academic writing prepare students for the thesis.Sozialwissenschaftliche Japanstudien · summer semester only10 ECTS
• Required elective from Allgemeine Berufsvorbereitungchoose 30 ECTS · 122 modules

  • Arabisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Arabic through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Arabisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Arabic skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Arabisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Arabic skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Arabisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Arabic skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.irregularExam (in German): Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Arabisch ABV Grundmodul 5Summary by OWWZ: Advances Arabic through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (15 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (15 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • ABV Grundmodul Arabische Dialekte ISummary by OWWZ: Practises everyday communication in an Arabic dialect through listening materials, role play and short presentations. Develops grammar, vocabulary and context-sensitive use of language varieties.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
  • ABV Grundmodul Arabische Dialekte IISummary by OWWZ: Practises everyday communication in an Arabic dialect through listening materials, role play and short presentations. Develops grammar, vocabulary and context-sensitive use of language varieties.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Deutsch als Fremdsprache FundierungsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Practises understanding argumentative texts and producing structured academic writing. Consolidates academic vocabulary, complex grammar, text planning and self-correction.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Deutsch als Fremdsprache AufbaumodulSummary by OWWZ: Explores texts on social issues and academic communication. Practises combining information, weighing arguments and expressing positions orally and in writing with suitable vocabulary.Exam (in German): Schriftliche und mündliche Prüfung zur Erlangung von DSH 2*10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Deutsch als Fremdsprache Vertiefungsmodul A – Interaktionsfelder im akademischen (Berufs-)KontextSummary by OWWZ: Practises audience-sensitive writing and speaking for academic professions, focusing on complex texts, reading strategies, planning, grammar and precise vocabulary.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Deutsch als Fremdsprache Vertiefungsmodul B – Diskursformen in Hochschule und BerufSummary by OWWZ: Examines discourse about culture and society. Practises critical reading and listening, rhetorical presentation and audience-sensitive communication of complex ideas for university and professional settings.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Deutsch als Fremdsprache Vertiefungsmodul C – Mit Texten arbeiten – an Texten arbeitenSummary by OWWZ: Develops language for academic and professional tasks through structured presentation of facts, text production and revision, advanced vocabulary and grammar in intercultural contexts.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Upper intermediate English 1 for academic professionsSummary by OWWZ: Develops English writing and presentations for academic and professional settings. Practises grammar, text structure and oral communication through revision, feedback and independent language learning.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Upper intermediate English 2 for academic professionsSummary by OWWZ: Develops English writing and presentations for academic and professional settings. Practises grammar, text structure and oral communication through revision, feedback and independent language learning.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Advanced English 1a for academic professionsSummary by OWWZ: Develops English writing and presentations for academic and professional settings. Practises grammar, text structure and oral communication through revision, feedback and independent language learning.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Advanced English 1b for academic professionsSummary by OWWZ: Develops English writing and presentations for academic and professional settings. Practises grammar, text structure and oral communication through revision, feedback and independent language learning.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Advanced English 2 for academic professionsSummary by OWWZ: Develops English writing and presentations for academic and professional settings. Practises grammar, text structure and oral communication through revision, feedback and independent language learning.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Französisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces French through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Französisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical French skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Französisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical French skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Französisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical French skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Französisch ABV Aufbaumodul 1Summary by OWWZ: Advances French through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Französisch ABV Aufbaumodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Advances French through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Französisch ABV Aufbaumodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Advances French through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Italienisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Italian through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Italienisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Italian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Italienisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Italian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Italienisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Italian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Italienisch ABV Aufbaumodul 1Summary by OWWZ: Advances Italian through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Italienisch ABV Aufbaumodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Advances Italian through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Italienisch ABV Aufbaumodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Advances Italian through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Niederländisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Dutch through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Niederländisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Dutch skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Niederländisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Dutch skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Persisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Persian through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.irregularExam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Persisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Persian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.irregularExam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Polnisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Polish through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Polnisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Polish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Polnisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Polish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Polnisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Polish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.irregularExam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Portugiesisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Portuguese through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Portugiesisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Portuguese skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Portugiesisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Portuguese skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Portugiesisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Portuguese skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Portugiesisch ABV Aufbaumodul 1Summary by OWWZ: Advances Portuguese through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Portugiesisch ABV Aufbaumodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Advances Portuguese through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Portugiesisch ABV Aufbaumodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Advances Portuguese through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Russisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Russian through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Russisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Russian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Russisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Russian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Russisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Russian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Russisch ABV Grundmodul 5Summary by OWWZ: Advances Russian through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Russisch ABV-Aufbaumodul 1Summary by OWWZ: Advances Russian through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Spanisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Spanish through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Spanisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Spanish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Spanisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Spanish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Spanisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Spanish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Spanisch ABV Aufbaumodul 1Summary by OWWZ: Advances Spanish through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Spanisch ABV Aufbaumodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Advances Spanish through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Spanisch ABV Aufbaumodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Advances Spanish through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Türkisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Turkish through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Türkisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Turkish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Türkisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Turkish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) oder Präsentation (15 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (15 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Türkisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Turkish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.irregularExam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) oder Präsentation (15 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (15 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Türkisch ABV Grundmodul 5Summary by OWWZ: Advances Turkish through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (15 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (15 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Digitales Publizieren und PräsentierenSummary by OWWZ: Creates digital documents and presentations using professional software. Interdisciplinary projects combine advanced word processing, visual communication and planning of independent IT tasks.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Digitales ProjektmanagementSummary by OWWZ: Practises planning and implementing IT projects using project software, spreadsheets and databases. Interdisciplinary teams apply digital tools to professional tasks.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Online-Kommunikation und -PräsentationSummary by OWWZ: Develops web projects using interactive applications, digital media and social networks. Covers online publishing and the use of the internet for learning and professional communication.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • InformationskompetenzSummary by OWWZ: Practises systematic searching, evaluation and presentation of academic information, including bibliographies, digital research, citation and reference management.Exam (in German): Präsentation (10 Min.) mit schriftlicher Ausarbeitung (4 bis 8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Objektorientierte ProgrammierungSummary by OWWZ: Develops applications using C, C++, Java, Python or PHP/MySQL. Projects combine programming, database integration and dynamic web applications with presentation of results.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Layout und Design von PrintmedienSummary by OWWZ: Designs and produces print materials using desktop publishing, image and graphics software. Projects combine visual concepts, technical implementation and production planning.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Digitale Datenanalyse und statistische MethodenSummary by OWWZ: Plans and conducts statistical analyses using software, covering data preparation, descriptive measures, graphics, parametric and nonparametric methods, regression, factor analysis and test construction.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • MultimediaproduktionSummary by OWWZ: Plans and creates video or audio productions. Practical projects develop editing skills and experience in organising and producing multimedia content.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Gender und Diversity: Zentrale soziale Kategorien im 21. JahrhundertSummary by OWWZ: Examines gender alongside other social categories. Anti-discrimination examples and awareness exercises connect gender and diversity theories with reflection on personal attitudes and professional practice.Exam (in German): Essay (2.400 Wörter) oder Hausarbeit (2.400 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Gender, Diversity und Gender MainstreamingSummary by OWWZ: Compares gender mainstreaming and diversity management as organisational equality strategies. Examines intersecting inequalities and develops reflective approaches to social differences at work.Exam (in German): Essay (2.400 Wörter) oder Hausarbeit (2.400 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Diversity ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Explores diversity management in human resources and organisational practice. Examines implementation conditions and develops communication, facilitation and discrimination-sensitive responses to different identities and lifestyles.Exam (in German): Essay (2.400 Wörter) oder Hausarbeit (2.400 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Gender und Diversity: Projekte und KooperationenSummary by OWWZ: Analyses current social problems through interacting social categories. Projects and awareness exercises link gender and diversity concepts with possible solutions and reflection on personal practice.irregularExam (in German): Essay (2.400 Wörter) oder Hausarbeit (2.400 Wörter) oder Projektbericht (2.400 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Gender and Diversity in International ContextsSummary by OWWZ: Examines social categories and their interactions internationally and interculturally. Awareness exercises address stereotypes, racist judgements and personal positionality in professional engagement with diversity.irregularExam (in German): Essay (2.400 Wörter) oder Hausarbeit (2.400 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Betriebswirtschaftliche Grundlagen (ABV)Summary by OWWZ: Introduces business management, business models, costs, controlling and accounting through practical cases. Connects organisation, legal forms, participation, decisions and strategic planning with challenges of the digital economy.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitungen (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Marketing Grundlagen (ABV)Summary by OWWZ: Introduces strategic and operational marketing through cases on markets, competition, portfolio analysis, products, pricing, communication, distribution and electronic marketing.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitungen (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • E-Business (ABV)Summary by OWWZ: Examines business models and value creation in the digital economy, covering electronic markets, technology-driven industry change, business processes and data-based methods.irregularExam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitungen (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Fallstudien im internationalen LernnetzwerkSummary by OWWZ: Works on practical net-economy cases in international online teams, using collaborative tools to develop and present solutions.irregularExam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitungen (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Erstellung eines BusinessplansSummary by OWWZ: Develops a business plan from an initial idea, combining creativity methods, market and competitor analysis, financial planning, legal structures and intellectual property with written planning and presentation.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Gründung einer Studierendenfirma – Funpreneur-WettbewerbSummary by OWWZ: Creates a temporary student company in a team. Tests business ideas in the market while practising milestone planning, customer communication, marketing and legal foundations.Exam (in German): Mündliche Präsentation in Form einer Gruppenprüfung (30 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Grundlagen, Ideen und Business-Modelle zur UnternehmensgründungSummary by OWWZ: Introduces entrepreneurial forms and start-up processes. Teams use creativity methods to develop ideas and business models, including self-employment, intrapreneurship and social enterprises.irregularExam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (6 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Gesprächsführung und VerhandlungSummary by OWWZ: Analyses conversations and negotiations using selected models. Role play practises listening, constructive feedback, conflict management, negotiation strategies and recording agreed outcomes.Exam (in German): Hausarbeit (2.100 Wörter) oder schriftliche Ausarbeitung (2.100 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Persönliche Lern- und Arbeitsprozesse aktiv gestaltenSummary by OWWZ: Combines learning theory with time and self-management. Exercises address priorities, teamwork, leadership and coping with stress and complex demands.Exam (in German): Hausarbeit (2.100 Wörter) oder schriftliche Ausarbeitung (2.100 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Präsentieren, Diskutieren, ModerierenSummary by OWWZ: Practises presentation, argumentation and group facilitation. Applies communication theories to visualisation, media use, discussion management and documentation of results while reflecting on personal performance.Exam (in German): Hausarbeit (2.100 Wörter) oder schriftliche Ausarbeitung (2.100 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Kooperative ProjektarbeitSummary by OWWZ: Plans and delivers small-team projects exploring professional fields. Practises project organisation, resource planning, conflict management and public communication, then evaluates shared results.irregularExam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Gruppenleitung in Lehr-Lern-KontextenSummary by OWWZ: Prepares students to lead peer learning groups. Practises teaching methods, learning strategies, facilitation and conflict handling with attention to gender, diversity and differing learning needs.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Nachhaltigkeit verstehenSummary by OWWZ: Explores global sustainability challenges and key political and scientific concepts. Interdisciplinary research examines options, competing objectives and links to sustainability-related careers.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Nachhaltigkeit managenSummary by OWWZ: Analyses organisational sustainability or develops a sustainable venture. Teams apply management criteria and plan goals, funding, stakeholder involvement and implementation.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Nachhaltigkeit kommunizierenSummary by OWWZ: Examines sustainability communication in science, politics, business and society. Teams develop audience-sensitive strategies and reflect on their own communication and behaviour.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Nachhaltigkeit erforschenSummary by OWWZ: Develops a small sustainability research project. Groups work through research stages and may engage with ongoing projects or socially relevant questions using community-learning and living-lab approaches.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Nachhaltigkeit gestaltenSummary by OWWZ: Combines civic engagement with sustainability education. Teams plan and implement projects with partners, clarify goals and responsibilities and reflect on practical experience of sustainable change.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Wissenschaft und GesellschaftSummary by OWWZ: Examines how scientific knowledge is produced and used in society. Discusses philosophy and history of science, methods and knowledge transfer through varied media and research findings.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Understanding UniversitySummary by OWWZ: Analyses universities as institutional settings for producing knowledge. Explores historical development, philosophy of science, methods and social inequality through reading, discussion and investigation.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Forschungsarbeit ASummary by OWWZ: Participates in supervised research, combining practical work with project planning. Results are jointly reflected on, prepared for scholarly communication and presented across disciplinary contexts.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Forschungsarbeit BSummary by OWWZ: Provides extended participation in supervised research. Combines planning and practical research with reflection, scholarly preparation and interdisciplinary presentation of results.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung10 ECTSRequired elective
  • MedienpraxisSummary by OWWZ: Develops television and online contributions in interdisciplinary teams. Connects mass-media concepts and formats with research, planning, production and organisational aspects of media practice.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Berufsbezogenes Praktikum – ASummary by OWWZ: Applies subject knowledge and broader skills in a work placement. An accompanying colloquium supports placement search, exchange of experiences and reflection on career goals.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Berufsbezogenes Praktikum – BSummary by OWWZ: Applies subject knowledge and broader skills in a work placement. An accompanying colloquium supports placement search, exchange of experiences and reflection on career goals.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Berufsbezogenes Praktikum – CSummary by OWWZ: Applies subject knowledge and broader skills in a work placement. An accompanying colloquium supports placement search, exchange of experiences and reflection on career goals.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung15 ECTSRequired elective
  • Berufsbezogenes Auslandspraktikum – ASummary by OWWZ: Applies subject knowledge and broader skills in a work placement abroad. An accompanying colloquium supports placement search, exchange of experiences and reflection on career goals and intercultural situations.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung20 ECTSRequired elective
  • Berufsbezogenes Auslandspraktikum – BSummary by OWWZ: Applies subject knowledge and broader skills in a work placement abroad. An accompanying colloquium supports placement search, exchange of experiences and reflection on career goals and intercultural situations.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung25 ECTSRequired elective
  • Berufsbezogenes Auslandspraktikum – CSummary by OWWZ: Applies subject knowledge and broader skills in a work placement abroad. An accompanying colloquium supports placement search, exchange of experiences and reflection on career goals and intercultural situations.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung30 ECTSRequired elective
  • Polnisch ABV Grundmodul 5Summary by OWWZ: Advances Polish through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Sprachenlernen in Collaborative Online International Learning Classrooms (Grundmodul)Summary by OWWZ: Combines introductory language learning with intercultural online collaboration. Students work with a partner university on everyday and academic communication, cultural interpretations, linguistic diversity and their own identities.irregularExam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (6 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Digitalisierung und Künstliche IntelligenzSummary by OWWZ: Explores digitalisation and artificial intelligence through a practical project, connecting basic algorithms, machine learning and neural networks with digital strategies and ethical, legal and social issues.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Ukrainisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Ukrainian through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.irregularExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min.10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Ukrainisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Ukrainian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.irregularExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Ukrainisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Ukrainian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.irregularExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Berufspraxis für Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftler*innen ASummary by OWWZ: An event project on career prospects develops planning, organisation and publicity skills. Students contact speakers, prepare schedules and promotional material and coordinate delivery.irregularExam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Berufspraxis für Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftler*innen BSummary by OWWZ: Professionals present occupational fields and career paths. Discussion helps students reflect on their skills, cross-disciplinary employment opportunities and independent career planning.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Sozial- bzw. kulturwissenschaftliche Sprachpraxis JapanischSummary by OWWZ: Students read Japanese specialist and news texts. Vocabulary, dictionary and grammar work, alongside oral summaries, develop comprehension for social-science and cultural-studies contexts.irregularExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., unbenotet5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Virtual Exchange mit japanischer PartneruniversitätSummary by OWWZ: German-Japanese tandems develop a research question online, design questionnaires and conduct simple surveys. Results are presented in Japanese while students reflect on cultural differences and shared communication.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Hilfsmittel der JapanologieSummary by OWWZ: Multilingual research tools support work with Japanese-studies literature. Students assess source quality and practise literature selection, transcription, citation and bibliography in German, English and Japanese.irregularExam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Vormodernes Japanisch 1 – BungoSummary by OWWZ: Students learn premodern Japanese grammar using the standard written language of the Meiji era. They read and translate simple historical or literary texts and use relevant reference tools.irregularExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., unbenotet5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Vormodernes Japanisch 2 – Bungo/KanbunSummary by OWWZ: Advanced premodern grammar and kanbun reading techniques open up more demanding Japanese sources. Students translate intermediate historical and literary texts and independently use specialist reference tools.irregularExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., unbenotet5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Lektüre koreanischer Online-NewsSummary by OWWZ: Students analyse the content, style and grammar of Korean online news and translate it into German. They expand specialist vocabulary and grammar and learn features of South Korean newspaper style.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Koreanisch mit BTS 1Summary by OWWZ: The Learn! Korean with BTS materials introduce Korean grammar and basic vocabulary. Reading, pronunciation, translation and dialogue exercises enable simple conversations.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Koreanisch mit BTS 2Summary by OWWZ: Building on prior Korean, the module extends grammar and vocabulary with Learn! Korean with BTS. Reading, pronunciation, translation and dialogue exercises prepare students for everyday conversations.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective

Topic profile · Track Sozialwissenschaftliche Japanstudien

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

• Foreign languages (practice)103 ECTS: 85 required, 18 elective103 ECTS
• Empirical social research24 ECTS: 24 required24 ECTS
• Cultural studies20 ECTS: 20 required20 ECTS
• Political science19 ECTS: 19 required19 ECTS
• History5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS
• Intercultural communication5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS
• Literary studies5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS
• Social policy and the welfare state3 ECTS: 3 required3 ECTS

Curriculum sources

• Studien- und Prüfungsordnung – Japanstudien/OstasienwissenschaftenExamination regulations · Version 3. Mai 2023; FU-Mitteilungen 37/2023 vom 22. September 2023 · checked 15 October 2026
• Allgemeine Berufsvorbereitung in BachelorstudiengängenExamination regulations · Version 26. April 2023; FU-Mitteilungen 33/2023, geändert durch 5/2025 und 23/2026 · checked 15 October 2026
• Fachnahe Allgemeine Berufsvorbereitung – Geschichts- und KulturwissenschaftenExamination regulations · Version 21. Juni 2023; FU-Mitteilungen 29/2023 vom 01.09.2023 · checked 15 October 2026