Undergraduate Programs

Why Study East Asian Languages and Literatures?

Students who pursue a bachelor's degree or a minor in East Asian languages and literatures learn and grow in an exciting interdisciplinary field. When students study with us, they gain valuable cognitive and linguistic skills that prepare them to work in diverse fields.

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Major or Minor in East Asian Languages and Literatures

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures offers undergraduate major programs in Chinese and Japanese languages and literatures, which enable students to achieve proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the language and acquire a fundamental knowledge of the country's literature and culture. The department also offers undergraduate minors in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Currently, the department has 32 Chinese majors and 68 Japanese majors and a total of 138 minors across three languages. 

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Evelyn Woo

Professional Advancement

"I loved being a part of multiple communities, including the UO Chinese Flagship Program, the Flagship Student Leadership Board, and the 2022 Taipei Capstone cohort. Through Flagship, I made lifelong memories and friends for which I am extremely grateful."

–Evelyn Woo, Chinese and global studies major, '24


Get Real-World Experience

Students in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures can expand their skills through study abroad programs and other experiential learning opportunities. Learn more about alumni careers and find resources to help you take the next steps.


Advising and Academic Support

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Departmental Advising and Support

Scholarships and Awards

Learn about ways to apply for funding through the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures.

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Events

UO Olympic Studies Week
May17
UO Olympic Studies Week May 17
UO Olympic Studies Week
May18
UO Olympic Studies Week May 18
Physical Chemistry Seminar - 3rd Year Talks
May19
Physical Chemistry Seminar - 3rd Year Talks May 19 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Native American and Indigenous Studies Research Colloquium—A Shift from Indigenous Identities to Mainstream Western Culture Among Maya Indigenous Individuals in Guatemala
May19
Native American and Indigenous Studies Research Colloquium—A Shift from Indigenous Identities to Mainstream Western Culture Among Maya Indigenous Individuals in Guatemala May 19 Many Nations Longhouse
Department of History Coffee Hour
May20
Department of History Coffee Hour May 20 McKenzie Hall
gradCONNECT: Disabled and Neurodiverse Graduate Student Time Together
May20
gradCONNECT: Disabled and Neurodiverse Graduate Student Time Together May 20
Greg Marshall - "Leg" Memoir Reading and Q&A
May20
Greg Marshall - "Leg" Memoir Reading and Q&A May 20 Knight Library
Writing Lab Drop-In Workshop: Organization
May22
Writing Lab Drop-In Workshop: Organization May 22 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies Presents: A Talk with Author Dean Spade on “Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together"
May23
Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies Presents: A Talk with Author Dean Spade on “Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together" May 23 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Spring Ring Lecture
May23
Spring Ring Lecture May 23 McKenzie Hall