Dr. Robert Oppenheim

Professor

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Biography

Robert M. Oppenheim is a Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, where he specializes in the fields of Korean Anthropology and the dynamic interplay between history, science, technology, and society. He offers a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses various aspects of Korean culture and its historical narrative, particularly focusing on ritual, material culture, and the socio-economic fabric of contemporary Korea. With an extensive teaching portfolio that includes undergraduate courses like 'Introduction to Korean Culture' and graduate seminars on colonialism and place-making in East Asia, Professor Oppenheim engages students with critical issues affecting Korea today. His research interests reflect a deep commitment to exploring how cultural artifacts and heritage inform our understanding of society in Korea. Through his academic work, he aims to illuminate the connections between past and present, and encourage thoughtful discussions on the implications of cultural heritage in a rapidly changing world.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Korean Culture Ritual Religion in Korea Science, Technology, and Society in Contemporary Asia Capitalism, Consumption, and Civil Society in Korea Korean Anthropologies Self and Culture in North Korea Big Asian Histories Transnational Korea

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.