Undergraduate

Welcome Letter from the Director of Undergraduate Studies

Dear Bruins,

In Asia, we find many of the world’s largest economies and the homes of nearly a third quarter of the world’s population. It is also a place of immense cultural importance and the focus of growing geopolitical attention. If you are looking to learn more about Asia, the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures has much to offer you. Whether you are thinking of an Asian studies major or minor, exploring our programs out of curiosity, or taking a course for a general education requirement, we are excited to support your academic journey and challenge you along the way.

Our department offers a range of courses. Over 40 faculty members teach 9 languages (Chinese, Filipino, Hindi-Urdu, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Sanskrit, Thai, and Vietnamese) and offer programs in 7 undergraduate majors (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Asian Humanities, Asian Languages and Linguistics, Asian Religions, and Southeast Asian Studies). They include interdisciplinary courses on Asia’s literature, film, religion, and history, grounding students in the region’s cultures and societies. Our courses also develop fundamental skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing, ones that will be crucial to your future personal, professional, and creative endeavors.

Our undergraduates hail from diverse cultural backgrounds across California, the United States, and the world. After UCLA, they have gone to find successful careers in business, government, health, technology, diplomacy, education, and the arts. We’re very proud of our students and look forward to supporting your ambitions as well.

If you are curious about our programs and classes, take a moment to explore our website to learn more and please reach out to me if you have any questions about the department and its programs.

Sincerely,

Sixiang Wang

Associate Professor
Director of Undergraduate Studies

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 needed. Students may visit during drop-in advising for major/minor requirement degree checks or to add an ALC major/minor. Drop-in advising is also available for more information on study abroad transfer credit, course petitions, placement exams, or for quick questions.

Week 5 Schedule

Monday – No Advising
Tuesday – 2:00pm- 3:30pm (ZOOM)
Wednesday – 10:00am- 11:30am (In-Person)
Thursday– 1:30pm – 3:00pm (In-Person)
Friday – No Advising

To schedule an appointment:

Individual appointments are scheduled on case by case basis. If you are an ALC major/minor please contact ryan.chae@humnet.ucla.edu with the following information:

1. Name
2. UID
3. Major(s), Minor(s)
4. Reason for appointment. Please make sure you have reviewed all available information and FAQs on our website prior to contacting our office.