Why Study East Asian Linguistics at the UO?
The East Asian Languages and Literatures Department is one of a very few in the nation that offers a complete East Asian linguistics program, covering Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Students may elect to specialize in Chinese, Japanese or Korean linguistics, in Chinese, Japanese or Korean language pedagogy, or alternatively, they may undertake cross-linguistic studies.
Graduate Programs
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures offers programs of study leading to an MA or PhD degree in East Asian languages and literatures. Students may choose to specialize in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean literary studies.
Travel and Study Around the World
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literature prepares students for the future of global citizenship and the workforce. Many of our students spend time traveling and living in another culture. We offer study abroad opportunities in all areas of East Asia, including China, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Learn from Experts in East Asian Linguistics
EALL faculty’s expertise covers major sub-fields of linguistics and applied linguistics. In our research and teaching, we emphasize functional and empirical approaches to the study of language structure and use. UO is also home to a very strong Linguistics department, and students may augment their programs by drawing upon its course offerings.
Scholarships and Funding
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literature awards multiple scholarships to current undergraduate and graduate students. Learn more about available scholarships and eligibility requirements.
Academic Support
Our academic advisors can help students talk through their major or minor requirements, plan their course of study, explore study abroad opportunities, and more.
