Few parts of the world have experienced political, economic, and social change faster than East Asia. The rapid globalization of this dynamic region—and its ties to the United States—have driven interest in the languages, cultures, and histories of China, Japan, and South Korea among undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in government, business, journalism, academia, and the arts.

The Hamilton Lugar School's Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at Indiana University is dedicated to the study of this rich and diverse region, with courses and expertise ranging from contemporary politics and religion to literature and ancient philosophy.

Chaewon Lee ‘23

Chaewon Lee gains cultural and language immersion in East Asian Languages and Cultures program

Lee has studied abroad, presented research at an international conference, and published a peer-reviewed article with one of her professors in the top-ranked journal in Asian studies and history. Lee earned her B.A. in East Asian Languages and Cultures and International Studies and focused her language study in Korean and Chinese. She will soon complete her M.A. in East Asian Languages and Cultures.

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