East Asian Linguistics

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.

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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.

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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.

Graduate Funding

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.

Support for Graduate Students

East Asian Languages and Literatures News and Events

EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES - Godzilla rampaging through cities or grappling with other monsters is a hallmark of the Japanese monster film series. But there’s more to the reptilian creature than just mayhem. A new book edited by College of Arts and Sciences professor Rachel DiNitto explores Japanese cinema—including the Godzilla films—and environmentalism.
EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES, ASIAN STUDIES - Fulbright Scholar and CAS Professor Alisa Freedman is chronicling the rise of women’s scholarship during a five-month trip to Vietnam, where she's helping women professors find their footing in the academic publishing world.
EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES - Using language skills and cultural knowledge to tell stories that will make a difference are among the goals of a new program at the University of Oregon, which recently received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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