04/30/2020 - Despite the health crisis, EALC continues its mission of educating about East Asia and its diverse culture.

04/17/2020 -   Dear Admitted Students, Congratulations on your admission to the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures!

06/05/2017 - Zong-qi Cai, professor of East Asian languages and cultures  at Illinois, is growing in prominence as an expert on understanding Chinese literature.