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More Korean, Less French
SOURCE: Modern Language Association, 2006-2016 data
This chart shows which languages U.S. college students are studying more—and which ones have seen a decrease in interest over a recent 10-year period. Experts say the popularity of Korean pop culture has led to more students learning the language. Why else might these languages have gained or lost students?
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BTS and other K-pop bands have inspired students to learn Korean.