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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
EALL Hosts Major Chinese Linguistics Conference Centered on Artificial Intelligence
July 2, 2026
The 38th North American Conference on Chinese Linguistics drew scholars from 18 countries to Washington, DC for a three-day conference exchanging ideas at the frontier of language science and AI, on May 8–10, 2026.
Four GW Japanese Program Students Accepted into the Prestigious JET Program
April 24, 2026
Nicholas Bird, Dusty Rogers, Ethan Albert, and Alison Sherwood have been accepted into the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. All four students will depart this summer to begin their placements across Japan.
Students participated in the second Seijin-shiki hosted by the Embassy of Japan
February 26, 2026
On January 17, 2026, the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. held the second Seijin-shiki (Coming of Age Ceremony) at the historic Japanese Ambassador’s Old Residence, providing a unique and inspiring experience for students studying Japanese in the D.C. area.
