Why Study Korean at the UO?
Korean is spoken by more than 78 million people. It has a culture renowned to be the friendliest in the world. And from K-pop to K-drama, from industry-leading tech companies to dramatically rapid economic growth, Korea has risen greatly in world importance and visibility.
At the University of Oregon, you’ll learn Korean language, culture, society, literature, and linguistics from historical and contemporary perspectives. Our classes encourage active participation and communication in a friendly and supportive environment. The Korean minor combines language courses with culture, literature, and linguistics courses.
Undergraduate Programs
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures offers a minor in Korean with courses available in language, linguistics, and culture. The minor program allows students to combine their studies with a variety of majors.
Graduate Programs
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literature offers an MA degree in East Asian languages and literatures with a specialization in Korean literature, film and culture.
Travel and Study Around the World
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literature prepares students for the future of global citizenship and the workforce. Many of our students spend time traveling and living in another culture. We offer study abroad opportunities in Korea. The department offers several scholarships to help students pursue their studies.
What You Can Do with a Minor in Korean
What kind of career will you pursue? Students with a minor in Korean have found employment in government, international business, education, translation, and entertainment industries. They have also gone on to law school and other professional and graduate studies.
Learn from Experts in Korean
Our department is composed of faculty who are active in their interdisciplinary research as well as institutes and programs at the UO. They are passionate scholars who inform, inspire, and mentor students in building real-world skills.
Scholarships and Funding
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literature awards multiple scholarships to current undergraduate and graduate students. Learn more about available scholarships and eligibility requirements.
Academic Support
Our academic advisors can help students talk through their major or minor requirements, plan their course of study, explore study abroad opportunities, and more.
