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

Wisconsin Postdoc Expo 2024
Nov6
Wisconsin Postdoc Expo 2024 Nov 6
Let's Talk - Wednesdays Noon-2MP (Peterson Hall/Zoom)
Nov6
Let's Talk - Wednesdays Noon-2MP (Peterson Hall/Zoom) Nov 6 Peterson Hall
Let’s Talk – Wednesdays 2PM-4PM (BCC/Zoom)
Nov6
Let’s Talk – Wednesdays 2PM-4PM (BCC/Zoom) Nov 6 Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center
Courageous Civility with Shola Richards
Nov7
Courageous Civility with Shola Richards Nov 7 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Brian Walters, "Cicero's Republican Aratea"
Nov7
Brian Walters, "Cicero's Republican Aratea" Nov 7 Knight Library
Post-Election Roundtable
Nov7
Post-Election Roundtable Nov 7 Ford Alumni Center
Women in Economics Club
Nov7
Women in Economics Club Nov 7 Allen Hall
Human Physiology Seminar Speaker: "Contribution of Aged CD8+ T Cells to Cardiovascular and Neurodegenerative Disease" with Daniel Tyrrell, PhD
Nov8
Human Physiology Seminar Speaker: "Contribution of Aged CD8+ T Cells to Cardiovascular and Neurodegenerative Disease" with Daniel Tyrrell, PhD Nov 8 Lawrence Hall
The Inaugural Ring Lecture
Nov8
The Inaugural Ring Lecture Nov 8 Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA)
"How Market Fundamentalism Has Blocked Climate Action" with Naomi Oreskes
Nov8
"How Market Fundamentalism Has Blocked Climate Action" with Naomi Oreskes Nov 8 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)