Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Southeast Asian and Australasian/Pacific Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Focuses on one or more of the modern languages spoken in mainland Southeast Asia and the Indonesian and Philippines Archipelagoes, including, but not limited to, members of the Thai, Tibeto-Burman, and Malayo-Polynesian language families.
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Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 11 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Southeast Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Focuses on one or more of the modern languages spoken in mainland Southeast Asia and the Indonesian and Philippines Archipelagoes, including, but not limited to, members of the Thai, Tibeto-Burman, and Malayo-Polynesian language families.
- Australian/Oceanic/Pacific Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Focuses on the languages native to Papua/New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, and the island groups of the Pacific Ocean, including, but not limited to, the Papuan languages, the Australian languages, the Micronesian languages, and the Polynesian languages. Covers philology; linguistics; dialects and pidgins; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Indonesian/Malay Languages and Literatures
- Focuses on the Malay and Indonesian languages. Covers philology; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Burmese Language and Literature
- Focuses on the Burmese language. Covers philology; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Filipino/Tagalog Language and Literature
- Focuses on the modern Filipino/Tagalog language as used in the Philippines. Covers philology; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Khmer/Cambodian Language and Literature
- Focuses on the Khmer language as spoken in Cambodia. Covers philology; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Lao Language and Literature
- Focuses on the Lao language. Covers philology; dialects; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Thai Language and Literature
- Focuses on the Thai languages. Covers philology; dialects; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Vietnamese Language and Literature
- Focuses on the Vietnamese language. Covers philology; dialects; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Hawaiian Language and Literature
- Focuses on the Hawaiian language and related dialects. Covers philology; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
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College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa HI | 28 | 70% | $14,000 |