International Studies
Heather A. Willoughby
- Position
Professor
- Alma Mater
Ph.D. Columbia University
- Research Interests
East Asian Culture and Society, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Korean Traditional and Popular Culture and Music
- Major Fields
International Culture, International Studies
- Office and office hours
IEB #907(Tuesdays 14:00-17:00, Wednesdays 10:00-12:00, or by appointment) +82-2-3277-4457
- Homepage
http://www.ewha.ac.kr/ewhaen/academics/gsis_prof.do?mode=view&pId=khB0OeTmeW0hAlg0H%2BeXcg%3D%3D
Detail Info
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Heather Willoughby is an ethnomusicologist specializing in the study of traditional Korean music, culture and society. She received her Master’s and Doctorate degrees from Columbia University. In addition to her major studies, she has comprehensive training in social and cultural anthropology and Korean Studies, with broad interests in East Asian history, society, culture, religion as well as Women’s Studies. She has written numerous articles on Korean traditional and popular music and is currently preparing a book manuscript on emotional expression in Korean traditional music. At Ewha, Professor Willoughby teaches a broad array of courses including Cross-Cultural Communications, Korean History and Culture, Women of East Asia, East Asian Philosophy and Women Pioneers of the World.