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Inaugural Session, Harvard-Yale Symposium on Middle Period China: May 19-21, 2021

Free and open to the public with registration.
New Volume in DeGruyter Japanese Language Series Edited by Prof. Wesley Jacobsen

Reference work on semantics and pragmatics is fifth in premier collection on the Japanese language.
Senior EAS Concentrators Present Theses Virtually at 2021 Colloquium

Thesis writers share fascinating research into topics from feminism to farming in East Asia
The Alumni Perspective

Profiles and video interviews of EAS alums on their undergrad experiences in the concentration
Study Abroad in East Asia

Find out more about study abroad and internship opportunities in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
Innovative Academic Text Explores the History of the Body

New digital volume edited by EALC professor and alumna available for free viewing from ANU
Collection of Research Articles in Chinese by Prof. Xiaofei Tian Published by Nanjing University Press

Volume covers premodern Chinese literature and cultural history from the 3rd through 19th century
Prof. Jie Li's Utopian Ruins: A Memorial Museum of the Mao Era Published by Duke University Press
Prof. Sun Joo Kim Volume on Hong Kyŏngnae Rebellion Published in Korean

Work examines role of local elites in the popular rebellions of 19th century Korea
Resources for Asian and AAPI Students Experiencing COVID-19 Related Harassment

A statement from the Department Chair and resources for the Harvard community
Fall 2021 East Asian Language Placement Exams

Dates have been announced for language placement exams in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. Register now!

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Featured Research

China Humanities Seminar

The China Humanities Seminar (CHS) is a long-standing lecture series on topics in Chinese art, history, literature, thought, and religion, with a primary focus on the premodern period. It is sponsored in 2020-21 by the Mahindra Humanities Center and the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations.

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Inaugural Session, Harvard-Yale Symposium on Middle Period China: May 19-21, 2021

New Volume in DeGruyter Japanese Language Series Edited by Prof. Wesley Jacobsen

Senior EAS Concentrators Present Theses Virtually at 2021 Colloquium

The Alumni Perspective

Study Abroad in East Asia

Innovative Academic Text Explores the History of the Body

Collection of Research Articles in Chinese by Prof. Xiaofei Tian Published by Nanjing University Press

Prof. Jie Li's Utopian Ruins: A Memorial Museum of the Mao Era Published by Duke University Press

Prof. Sun Joo Kim Volume on Hong Kyŏngnae Rebellion Published in Korean

Resources for Asian and AAPI Students Experiencing COVID-19 Related Harassment

Fall 2021 East Asian Language Placement Exams

Announcements

A Message from the Department Chair on Initiatives to Address Anti-Black Racism in East Asian Studies

Statement on Anti-Black Racism and Antiracism Initiatives

Statement on Asian and AAPI COVID-19 Related Harassment and Resources [Updated]

Featured Research

China Humanities Seminar

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