History
Our Japanese program started in 1936 in the Department of Oriental Studies. The department itself was a new one, which started in the same year.
In 1942, Japanese language, as well as Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, and Sanskrit, was offered for undergraduate students for the first time.
The Oriental Studies Dept. changed its name to the Dept. of Indic and Far Eastern Languages and Literatures in 1947. The present name, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, has been used since 1971.
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Early Days
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Other Readings
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The Program Today
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Discover a world of possibilities
Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the extent of your imagination.
Discover a world of possibilities
Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the extent of your imagination.
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Discover a world of possibilities
Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the extent of your imagination.