Undergraduate Program in East Asian Languages and Cultures
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The goal of this major is that the student gain an introductory knowledge of the civilizations of East Asia, a firm competence in an East Asian language, a solid familiarity with East Asian cultures through multiple disciplines, and a more advanced knowledge of the region including research and writing in a seminar format. The major and minor, administered by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, are useful for the student seeking a broad liberal arts education and preparation for graduate or professional study involving East Asia.

Professor Chilin Shih
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
707 S. Mathews, Rm. 2090A
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217-244-1432
FAX: 217-244-4010, e-mail: cls@uiuc.edu