EALC professor Zong-qi Cai is growing in prominence as an expert on understanding Chinese literature. He recently signed an agreement with Columbia University Press to be the general editor of a book series titled “How to Read Chinese Literature.”
Why Study EALC?An EALC degree equips you with the knowledge and skills for a successful career in a variety of fields while nourishing your interest in different languages and cultures.
Korean Language ProgramFind out about the exciting opportunities for learning Korean at Illinois
Japan HouseJapan House provides a unique opportunity for students of the College, the University and the broader community to gain a deeper sensitivity towards different cultures.
Courses in EALCExplore the exciting courses offered by EALC faculty and associates
CEAPSThe Center for East Asian and Pacific at Illinois promotes campus-wide teaching, research, programming, and outreach on East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Cai to edit new prominent publications on Chinese literature
Jointly sponsored by the International Academy for China Studies of Peking University and the Forum on Chinese Poetic Culture at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, the Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture aims to be a principal semiannual publication for scholars of premodern Chinese literature and culture.
The Japanese and Korean placement tests will be held Friday, August 25, 2017, in the Foreign Languages Building.
Events
More Department News
- The info session will be held at 4 pm TODAY (Sept. 8) in G 17, FLB. During the session, students and volunteers will be guided step-by-step with registration, notification settings, and how to participate in LTK
- The next Korean placement test will be held from 9:30 am to 12 pm on Friday, January 12 2018. Please contact Debbie (debrice@illinois.edu) for more information on where to sign up online for the test.
- Korean Students Association at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has initiated a petition, asking the College of Liberal Arts and Science to institutionalize support for Korean Studies.
Career Paths in EALC
KOR 201First semester of Korean for students without any background of the Korean language, starting from the Korean alphabet (Hangul) and learning basic grammar, vocabulary, and commonly used expressions, to achieve beginning level of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and basic grammar skills.
EALC 122Introduction to East Asian religious traditions; emphasizes the ideas of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism in China and their historical interactions.
EALC 275Study of major works in the literary traditions of China and Japan, including haiku, noh, Tale of Genji, kabuki, Tang poetry, Ming theater, and the colloquial tale.
Celebrating our Sesquicentennial 1867-2017
