BA in Korean Language & Literature
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Korean Language and Literature learn not just spoken and written skills but also relevant history, political science, anthropology, international affairs and culture. Through intensive language courses and electives, majors learn to read, write and speak Korean and apply their knowledge to a broader world perspective.
Elective courses available to students in the major include Korean Culture through Film, North Korean Society and Culture, Confucian Literature in East Asia, Politics in the Two Koreas and many more.
Questions about the Korean major? Contact Immanuel Kim.
Departmental Honors
Students may apply to earn special honors in Korean to be noted on their transcript. The Korean program selects no more than two students based on overall performance in the program. Department faculty will recommend the student for special honors only if they meet the requirements for eligibility:
- Meet GW's special honors requirements
- Maintain a GPA of 3.7 or higher in the major and 3.4 overall
- Achieve a minimum grade of C- in every course taken at GW