So, I've got a bit of an unusual situation - I'm seriously considering majoring in Korean. Has anyone come across any lists of the best colleges for a major in Korean? Any info is much appreciated!
One university that's renowned for its language programs, including Korean, is the University of California - Berkeley. It offers a Bachelor’s degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures with an emphasis on Korean. Aside from language proficiency, you'd also get to engage in-depth with Korean literature, history, and culture.
Harvard University is another institution that offers a comprehensive Korean program. You can pursue Korean studies as a part of their East Asian Studies major. They have an extensive Korean language program and a terrific collection of Korean resources in their libraries.
Indiana University Bloomington has a strong Korean program as part of their Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. They offer a Bachelor's degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus on Korean.
University of Hawaii at Manoa also has an established Korean program. Their Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures offers a Bachelor’s degree in Korean Language Flagship that aims to bring students to professional-level language proficiency.
These are just some examples — many universities offer Korean either as a standalone major or as part of a broader Asian or East Asian studies program. Remember to look at each program's course offerings in addition to its reputation, since some programs might focus more on modern Korean, while others might delve into historical or classical topics. It's worth reaching out to the department faculty or alumni to get a better sense of the curriculum.
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