UCLA offers the widest range of undergraduate courses in Korea of any university in North America. In addition to achieving advanced levels of proficiency in modern spoken and written Korean, students are required to acquire broad and detailed knowledge of Korean literature, history, religion, linguistics, and popular culture. Students who complete this major have the linguistic and cultural competence to work in various fields related to Korea, including business, finance, trade, journalism, diplomacy, cultural institutions and non-profit organizations, education, and academia.
 

Study Abroad

Early acquisition of Asian language skills aids in the timely completion of major requirements and enriches appreciation of Asian cultures. Students are encouraged, therefore, to complete up to a year of language study in approved programs of study abroad. 

Mga Resulta ng Pagkatuto

1. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of written and spoken Korean

2. Broad knowledge of Korean history, literature, thoughts, and religions from the ancient to the modern era

3. Engagement in critical comparisons of historical and other narratives

4. Relation of historical and cultural developments in Korea with other countries in East Asia and beyond

5. Discussion of the scholarly literature about a topic in an area of expertise

6. Analysis of texts, cultural objects, and historical developments based on disciplinary knowledge

7. Conduct research projects using primary and second source materials critically and persuasively