Undergraduate Programs
Asian Humanities BA
Asian Humanities majors choose their main language concentration in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, South Asian, or Southeast Asian languages, while simultaneously acquiring broad cultural competence by taking courses from at least […]
Asian Humanities Minor
The Asian Humanities minor is designed to recognize a serious commitment to the study of Asian cultures. Lower division survey courses in civilizations and religious traditions provide students with a […]
Asian Languages and Linguistics BA
As Asia continues to shape global economics, technology, and culture, understanding its languages, culture, and societies through linguistic insights provides deep access to one of the world’s fastest-growing and most […]
Asian Languages Minor
The Asian Languages minor is designed to recognize a serious commitment to the study of Asian languages. It is especially suited for students who wish to augment their major program […]
Asian Religions BA
About the Asian Religions Major Asian Languages and Cultures at UCLA offers undergraduate students the rare opportunity to study religion—arguably among the most important categories of human experience—through a focus […]
Chinese BA
The Chinese major offers rigorous training in Chinese language, literature, linguistics, religion, archaeology, and film studies. Through our comprehensive curriculum, you will develop advanced proficiency in modern spoken and written […]
Incoming Students FAQ
Welcome to UCLA! It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Asian Languages and Cultures (ALC) undergraduate program. For more information, please email the ALC Undergraduate Student Affairs Officer. […]
Japanese BA
Japanese is a very popular major offering a broad range of courses in Japanese language, literature, linguistics, theater, religion, and film. Students are required to achieve advanced levels of proficiency […]
Korean BA
UCLA offers the widest range of undergraduate courses on Korea of any university in North America. In addition to achieving advanced levels of proficiency in modern spoken and written Korean, […]
Study Abroad FAQ
ALC students often study abroad and use their credits toward their majors and/or minors. Study Abroad programs are offered in a variety of Asian countries including China, Hong Kong, India, […]
Undergraduate Advising
Office Location: 290 Royce Hall Drop-In Hours: The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures is offering drop-in advising to current undergraduate students for 1:1 academic advising – no appointment is […]