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Dr. Belinda Qian HE joins EALC faculty in Fall 2025
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Belinda Qian He has joined the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures as Assistant Professor of East Asian Cinema and Media Studies.Dr. Hé's work lies...
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FA25 Korean Conversation Table
🌸 Fall 2025 Korean Conversation Table (KCT) 🌸Want to practice your Korean in a fun, relaxed setting? Curious about Korean culture and looking to meet others who share the same interest? Come join us at the Korean Conversation Table this fall!🗓 When:...
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Spring 2025 End-of-Semester Reception Recap
To wrap up the Spring 2025 semester, the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures hosted an end-of-semester reception to celebrate our students, faculty, and staff. It was a warm and lively...
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Yuefan (Ivy) Wang Awarded 2025 SLCL Summer Research Fellowship for Specialized Faculty
We are delighted to announce that Yuefan (Ivy) Wang has been awarded a 2025 Summer Research Fellowship for Specialized Faculty from School of Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics. Her project, “Her Identities in Pictorial Space:...
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UIUC Student Ana Engelbrecht Wins the Excellence Award at the 6th Midwest Korean Speech Contest
Elizabeth Jones and Ana Engelbrecht, winners of the Beginning and Advanced Levels respectively at the 9th UIUC Korean Speech Contest, recently represented the Korean Language Program at the 6th...
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Fall 2025 Courses
Below is a selection of our Fall 2025 courses. For a complete list, please visit Course Explorer. EALC 360 BTA: English in South Korea TR, 11:05 AM – 12...
Summer 2025 Courses
Below is a selection of our Summer 2025 courses. For a complete list, please visit Course Explorer. JAPN 201: Elementary Japanese I Are you interested in learning more about Japanese...
Seminar with Professor Dali Yang
By invitation only.
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Chi Lung Kang Endowed Lecture Series (2025)
Public Talk by Professor Dali Yang, U.S.-China Relations: How Did We Get Here, Where Are We Going. Speaker:...
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