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STUDYING THE LANGUAGES and LITERATURE OF EAST ASIA
to better understand its cultures, history and people.
Who We Are
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL) focuses on teaching and research on the languages and cultures of China, Japan and Korea. We offer undergraduate majors and minors in all three language tracks, as well as a unique master’s program in Chinese.
Our internationally published faculty are experts in the languages, culture and literature of East Asian peoples, from ancient civilizations to modern times. In today’s global economy, knowledge of East Asia can provide a crucial stepping stone to careers in academia, business, diplomacy, government, medicine, law and much more.
News from EALL
Students attended Seijin-shiki "Coming of Age Ceremony" at Embassy of Japan
February 9, 2025
On January 15, 2025, the Embassy of Japan held the first Seijin-shiki ("Coming of Age Ceremony") for students studying Japanese in the D.C. area. Fifteen GW students were among more than 70 attendees.
J.Live Talk received Japanese Ambassador’s Commendation
February 4, 2025
On November 1, 2024, J.LIVE Talk received recognition of “its contributions to fostering friendly relations and mutual understanding between Japan and the United States over the years.”
Our Japanese major wins the MEXT scholarship to Japan
August 31, 2024
Nicholas Bird has won the 2024 MEXT Scholarship for Japanese Studies, and will spend this academic year studying Japanese at Nanzan University in Japan.
