Dr. Youjeong Oh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Youjeong Oh is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin within the Liberal Arts department. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on Critical Urban Studies in East Asia, examining the intersections of colonization and decolonization, development, social movements, media, tourism, and Korean popular culture. Oh’s work encompasses a broad array of themes related to the sociopolitical dynamics of urban spaces, particularly in East Asia, and she actively engages in researching how these elements inform and shape cultural narratives and practices. She teaches a variety of courses including those focusing on the political economy of development in postwar Korea and urban experiences in East Asia. Oh is committed to fostering critical discussions in her classroom, encouraging students to critically analyze societal structures and cultural phenomena.

Research Interests

Courses

ANS 361J • Development/Social Movement in East/Southeast Asia ANS 361C • Political Economy of Development in Postwar Korea AAS 325M • Political Economy of Development in Postwar Korea ANS 361E • Urban Experiences in East Asia ANS 302D • Introduction to Korean Cultural History GRG 321D • Development/Social Movement in East/Southeast Asia ANS 361 • Tourism/Place in the Global South ANS 395 • Proseminar in Asian Studies URB 330F • Urban Experiences in East Asia

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.