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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.
Join the Graduate Programs Open House: October 21–November 1
Registration is now open for GW's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) Graduate Programs Open House! The event features program-specific information sessions and opportunities to interact with current graduate students, faculty and our admissions team.
The East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL) Department will host a virtual information session for prospective graduate students on Monday, Oct. 28 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Attendees will receive an application fee waiver.
News from EALL
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.
The Same Moon Shines on All: The Lives and Selected Poems of Yanagawa Seigan and Kōran
June 12, 2024
Jonathan Chaves's book presents an in-depth analysis of one of Japan's major writers of kanshi (Chinese-language poetry), and his wife, also a master of kanshi.
Professor Kim Selected as Harvard Radcliffe Fellow
June 7, 2024
East Asian Languages and Literatures Professor Jisoo M. Kim will be part of the 25th anniversary class of fellows.
