Introduction

Are you passionate about languages and cultures and do you want to study everything about Khmer or a foreign language? Would you like to become a translator or linguist? Or would you like to become a teacher? Then a major in the field of Language and Culture could be the right fit for you.

Majors

Do you want to become a specialist in the arts, history, languages, politics, society, and economy of Asia? Then a major in (Southeast) Asian Studies could be the perfect fit.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Would you like to learn more about the Chinese language and its cultural significance? Then a major in Chinese Studies could be something for you!

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Would you like to learn more about the English language and its cultural significance? Then a major in English Studies could be something for you!

Interview with an English Studies student

SOKDETH Din is 30 years old and followed a major in English Studies at Western University. She chose to study English as she thinks that the language is important and that it could help her to communicate with people around her. She liked the major because English is a global language and the language that is used most in the media. After graduation she would like to start her own business.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Would you like to learn more about the French language and its cultural significance? Then a major in French Studies could be something for you.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Would you like to learn more about the Japanese language and its cultural significance? Then a major in Japanese Studies could be something for you.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Would you like to learn more about the Khmer language and its cultural significance? Then a major in Khmer Studies could be something for you.

Interview with a Khmer Studies student

NOUNG Sok Nimol (21) is majoring in Khmer Literature at the Royal University of Cambodia in Phnom Penh and is in his 4th year. Sok Nimol chose this major because he knew his talent lay in this field and he liked the culture sector and literature. When you study this major you need at least 24 hours per week to study.
His favourite subject is Khmer Literature because it provides an insight into society and problems it has to deal with. After Noung Sok Nimol graduates, he could be a teacher, newspaper writer, writer, or a Master of Ceremony. But there are more options.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Would you like to learn more about the Korean language and its cultural significance? Then a major in Korean Studies could be something for you.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Do you have a more general interest in languages? And would you like to know what aspects make up a language (for example structure, form, or context)? Then you might be interested in a Linguistics major.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Would you like to learn more about the Thai language and its cultural significance? Then a major in Thai Studies could be something for you!

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Would you like to become a translator? A major in Translation and Interpretation will teach students more about achieving high-quality translations, translation methods, and the historical and cultural aspects of the language.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Graduates are now working as:

  • Teachers
  • Translators
  • Interpreters
  • Culture specialists
  • Language advisors
  • Researchers

Interview with a professional

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