Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona

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The Department of East Asian Studies is dedicated to the study of the cultures and languages of China and Japan. The rich cultural heritages of the region are covered by courses in literature, history, society, religion and thought, linguistics and other aspects of culture. EAS offers a wide range of courses in Chinese, Japanese and Korean language. Understanding the languages and cultures of these nations—with the second (China) and third (Japan) largest economies in the world—is essential for anyone working globally today. EAS offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Master of Arts (M.A.), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Ready to make your move? Come play GO with us! ⚫⚪Join us at the Chinese Language Table for a fun and interactive worksho...
10/08/2026

Ready to make your move? Come play GO with us! ⚫⚪

Join us at the Chinese Language Table for a fun and interactive workshop exploring Go (围棋), one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating strategy board games!

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 12:00–12:50 PM
📍 Learning Services Building, Room 107

✨ No prior experience needed! Everyone is welcome!

Come for the fun, stay for the strategies! ♟️

Congratulations to Chase Valentine on receiving the prestigious MEXT Scholarship and on his provisional acceptance to th...
10/06/2026

Congratulations to Chase Valentine on receiving the prestigious MEXT Scholarship and on his provisional acceptance to the University of Tsukuba’s Life Science Innovation program!

The MEXT Scholarship, offered by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, provides support including tuition, a living stipend, and airfare to and from Japan. Chase plans to study bioengineering and hopes to continue through both his Master’s and Doctoral degrees at the University of Tsukuba.

We are very proud of Chase and wish him continued success in this exciting next chapter!

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Your reason for learning Korean, your Smiski!If you’re interested in taking Korean courses, take Korean at the Universit...
10/01/2026

Your reason for learning Korean, your Smiski!
If you’re interested in taking Korean courses, take Korean at the University of Arizona!

Do you have a reason not included in these slides? Comment them and one of our Korean preceptors will assign you a Smiski!

Celebrating culture, building community 🌕🏮Nearly 200 participants joined the UA Chinese Program’s 2026 Mid-Autumn Festiv...
09/30/2026

Celebrating culture, building community 🌕🏮

Nearly 200 participants joined the UA Chinese Program’s 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration for an afternoon of games, mooncakes, tea, fan and lantern decorating, hanfu, prizes, and more.

A big thank-you to EAS, the College of Humanities, our Chinese Program faculty, graduate students, volunteers, and everyone who joined us!

中秋节快乐!Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮

#中秋节

From Arizona to the World Stage: Celebrating Maxwell Moser’s Mandarin JourneyCongratulations to Maxwell Moser, a student...
09/26/2026

From Arizona to the World Stage: Celebrating Maxwell Moser’s Mandarin Journey

Congratulations to Maxwell Moser, a student at Higley High School, on advancing to the Chinese Bridge World Competition!

During his high school summers, Maxwell received federal scholarships to participate in the University of Arizona STARTALK Program, where he continued developing his Chinese language and cultural knowledge. His broader Mandarin learning journey also includes six years of Mandarin Dual Language Immersion, continued study in the Higley Unified School District, and participation in programs organized by the Arizona Chinese Language Teachers Association. Through these experiences, he advanced from the state level to regional competition and ultimately to the world stage.

Beyond competition, Maxwell has also used his language and cultural experiences to engage with the local community and help promote Chinese language and cultural exchange.

We are especially proud to see a UA STARTALK participant reach this exciting international milestone. His story shows how sustained language learning can lead to academic growth, international opportunities, community engagement, and meaningful cross-cultural connections.

Congratulations, Maxwell, and best wishes on the world stage!

09/24/2026

Meet the Korean Language Preceptors!

Are you interested in taking a second language next semester? Take Korean! From 101 to 401, these preceptors will be with you each step of the way. Learn more about our course offerings on our website. Link is in our bio!

Good luck with the semester, you got this! 👏✨

🏮 Join us for our Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration! 🥮🌕Come celebrate with the University of Arizona Chinese Program and e...
09/17/2026

🏮 Join us for our Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration! 🥮🌕

Come celebrate with the University of Arizona Chinese Program and enjoy an afternoon of mooncakes, cultural activities, games, and more!

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 ILC 141

Everyone is welcome — bring your friends and come celebrate with us! ❤️

College of Humanities at The University of Arizona

09/14/2026

Meet our amazing team of Korean instructors for the Korean language Program! 🇰🇷🫰

Are you interested in taking a second language next semester? Take Korean! From 101 to 401, these instructors will be with you each step of the way. Learn more about our course offerings on our website. Link is in our bio!

Good luck with the semester, you got this! 화이팅! 👏✨

Congratulations to Claire De Leon, recipient of the 2026 AZ in Kyoto Study Abroad Scholarship! 🇯🇵We’re excited to celebr...
09/10/2026

Congratulations to Claire De Leon, recipient of the 2026 AZ in Kyoto Study Abroad Scholarship! 🇯🇵

We’re excited to celebrate Claire’s study abroad experience in Kyoto and her recent presentation reflecting on language learning, cultural immersion, and life in Japan.

Thank you to the Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition for highlighting her experience and supporting our students!

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Excited to see our Chinese Program represented at the Arizona Language Association (AZLA) Fall Conference this Saturday ...
09/08/2026

Excited to see our Chinese Program represented at the Arizona Language Association (AZLA) Fall Conference this Saturday in Tempe!

Our instructor, Grace Xie, from the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona, will present with Ruoxi Zhao from Deer Valley Unified School District:

📢 Earning University Credit in High School: Building a Pathway to a Chinese Minor

We’re excited to have our program represented at this statewide gathering of language educators. If you’ll be at AZLA this weekend, be sure to check out their presentation!

Did you know the AZLA Fall conference schedule of presentations is online? Find times, abstracts, and bios here: https://tinyurl.com/ms2jrnyt

Register here: https://azla.getrecur.org/fall-conference

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