Dr. Cornelia Reiher

Professor

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Biography

Cornelia Reiher is a Professor of Japanese Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in East Asian Studies, particularly Japan. Her academic career includes positions as a Visiting Researcher at several institutions such as Kyushu University, DIJ Tokyo, and Sophia University, among others. She has led various research projects, including a DFG project focused on urban-rural migration and rural revitalization in Japan, which seeks to understand the impacts of these movements on local communities and economies. Reiher's research interests encompass food knowledge, food safety, culinary globalization, and the interplay of migration and rural revitalization. Additionally, she has contributed extensively to the field through numerous publications, including edited volumes and journal articles, most notably on topics related to food systems, cultural landscapes, and societal engagement in Japan. Her work often employs qualitative methodologies, engaging in ethnographic fieldwork to explore transnational connections and the changing dynamics within Japanese society.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Japanese Studies

2020-10-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Teaches courses related to Japanese culture, society, and politics while conducting research on food safety and urban-rural migration.

Assistant Professor

2014-04-01 — 2020-09-30

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Conducted research and taught courses within the Graduate School of East Asian Studies.

Visiting Researcher

2022-01-01 — 2022-12-31

Kyushu University • Fukuoka, Japan

Conducted collaborative research in East Asian Studies.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.