Hi! I'm a high school junior intrigued by Asian languages. My dream is to major in Asian Languages. What are the best options for colleges in California that offer this major?
Sure, I'd be happy to provide some information! In California, some of the best schools for Asian Languages include University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), and Stanford University.
UCLA has a very strong program in Asian Languages and Cultures. You can choose from Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages. They also offer advanced courses in classical languages like Sanskrit and Tibetan, and regional languages such as Vietnamese.
UC Berkeley similarly has an East Asian Languages and Cultures department, which offers Chinese, Korean, and Japanese, and a South and Southeast Asia Studies department for languages like Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Thai, and Punjabi. They also provide opportunities to study abroad in respective countries to get immersive cultural and linguistic experience.
Stanford University has an East Asian Languages and Cultures department that offers majors in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Additionally, it has a vibrant Center for East Asian Studies, which offers several interdisciplinary courses, and plenty of research and study abroad opportunities.
Consider the overall strengths of each school and their campuses to make the best decision for your future! Remember to look at factors such as curriculum, faculty, opportunities for study abroad, and extracurricular activities like language clubs or cultural festivals. Good luck with your college decision process!
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