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East Asian Studies

The Languages and Cultures of China, Japan, and Korea

 

中国  日本  한국

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Department of East Asian Studies

The Department of East Asian Studies offers courses in the languages and cultures of the three major civilizations of East Asia: China, Japan and Korea. The department provides instruction in elementary, intermediate and advanced Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. There are also courses taught in English on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean literature, philosophy, history, geography, economics and political science.

Living Learning Community

Live with other incoming freshmen who share your interest in Japanese, Chinese and Korean culture and language in the World of East Asian Studies. You will connect with departmental faculty and other freshmen through a one-credit Freshmen Seminar class, and a variety of cultural and social activities.

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Study Abroad

UAlbany has many study abroad opportunities in East Asia. Choose from summer, winter, semester, or year long programs! Financial aid packages are applicable, and there are also scholarships available.

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Department of East Asian Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
Humanities 210

1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
United States

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518-442-4117
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518-442-4118
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On Site: Tuesday & Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
By Phone: Monday, Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.