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The Institute of Asian and African Studies was established in 2022 at HSE University-St Petersburg based on the Department of Asian and African Studies, the undergraduate and graduate programmes in the related field, as well as the Centre for Asian and African Studies. The Institute focuses on the development of professional education along with Asian and African studies as a field of scientific knowledge, aiming to preserve and enhance the achievements of the St Petersburg school of Oriental Studies.
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At the beginning of the meeting, faculty members and students introduced the Department of Korean Studies and the Asian and African Studies programme. Associate Professor Nelly Georgieva-Russ spoke about the structure of the programme, its academic focus, and the distinctive features of the curriculum.
One of the main topics of discussion was the elective courses developed by Kyung Hee University. Students shared their impressions of the classes and discussed how the knowledge and skills they gained contribute to their academic development and individual research paths.
The students also presented their research interests, which cover a wide range of topics, including interdisciplinary studies of culture, economics, and politics, traditional Korean medicine, arts management, as well as contemporary social trends and developments in Korea.
At the end of the meeting, Professor Kim Sunil discussed opportunities for expanding elective and advanced courses for Korean Studies students and expressed his interest in further academic cooperation in this area.