Program Overview

The M.A. in East Asian Languages & Cultural Studies offers advanced language training in Chinese or Japanese, along with cross-cultural and multidisciplinary studies of East Asian traditions and modernities. Students can choose between a Thesis Track (Plan 1) for Ph.D. preparation or an Exam Track (Plan 2) for careers outside academia. The program emphasizes original research and comprehensive examinations, preparing students for careers in academia, business, journalism, and government.