The purpose of this study is to provide the basic sources for developing a textbook of korean language as analysis of resent textbook of korean language and needs analysis for undergraduate students. For this study research studies concerning korean language as liberal arts in general education curriculums were reviewed and students` perceptions of the general education, who were taking the courses in Anyang University, were investigated. Findings showed first, there is a lack of studies on the curriculum of Universities for general education programs. Research studies have been conducted just focusing on the goals of a general education curriculum including developing a text book and the items of contents to learn; second, there is a short of empirical studies on how students perceive the general education. Implications were discussed in terms of a need for further research regarding korean language as liberal arts in order to provide students with what they need for a quality general education program.