The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures is IU's central department for study of all aspects of East Asian language, civilization, and society. Home to 31 faculty members, the department is large enough to encompass the diversity of East Asian cultures, from contemporary politics to ancient philosophy, yet small enough to provide a close, collegial environment for teaching and research. 

Explore a major in EALC

Learn an East Asian language

Study abroad in East Asia

Study East Asia in depth

Explore our dedicated M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Chinese, Japanese, and East Asian Studies.

Bring East Asia into your professional program

See our dual-degree and joint degree programs in business and public affairs.

Become a language teacher

Learn about our MA programs in Chinese and Japanese language pedagogy.

Institute for Korean Studies

The Institute advances cultural fluency through providing programs for students, faculty, and the community, and expands public understanding of Korea.

East Asian Studies Center

The Center builds networks of knowledge, practice, resources, and discovery that enhance the understanding of East Asia locally, regionally, and nationally.

IU: Chinese Flagship Center Program

IU’s Chinese Flagship is an innovative language program that will help you gain professional-level language proficiency while you major in any of IU’s fields of study.