Welcome to the graduate program in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations. The program offers the Ph.D. degree in the principal fields of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean literature; Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Inner Asian history; and East Asian Buddhism.

Instruction in Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese history is also offered in the History Department. A rough division of emphasis places Chinese and Japanese history (after 1800) in the History Department and most courses in earlier periods in EALC.

Faculty holding joint appointments with other departments include specialists in Buddhist studies and Japanese history.

The Department of EALC does not offer a master’s program. Those interested in pursuing a master’s degree in the study of East Asia should consult the Committee on Regional Studies – East Asia.

More detailed information about the graduate program can be found in the Graduate Program Handbook which can be accessed by clicking on the "Handbook" link above.