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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Scholarships and Awards

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

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Dept. of History Seminar Series: They Know their Value and Take Advantage of It: Household Workers' Organizing at the Dawn of an American Service Economy Mar 18 McKenzie Hall
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Dept. of History Pierson Lecture: "Trans Berlin: The World's First Trans Politics, Berlin's Queer Golden Age, and the Rise of Fascism, 1918-1933" Apr 8 Gerlinger Hall
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Creative Writing Program Presents: Screening of RULE BREAKERS and Q&A Apr 8 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)