Department of Asian Languages and Literature

The scholarship program is the largest U.S. international exchange opportunity for students to pursue graduate study, advanced research and teaching worldwide.

The US Department of Defense has delivered a grant to the Asian Languages and Literature Department in order to help students achieve professional level proficiency in Chinese.

The East Asia Library will be renamed the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Library in recognition of a $6 million gift to the library.

Recent books by faculty in Cinema and Media Studies, Asian Languages and Literature, and the Jackson School have received high praise and won multiple awards.

Take a break from studying for midterms with these great opportunities from ArtsUW.

Through the Early Buddhist Manuscripts Project, led by UW professor emeritus Richard Salomon, scholars study the oldest known Buddhist texts to understand how Buddhism developed and spread.

This week in the arts, attend a Washin Kai recital in classical Japanese, listen to the musical musings of Indigo Mist, converse over coffee, and more.

So proud of our College of Arts & Sciences Fulbright recipients! Check out all the exciting places they are headed in the year ahead.

The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is honoring the Dept. of Asian Language & Literature for its outstanding contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and the U.S.

A new online course introduces students to the humanities through A&S faculty's personal stories and favorite artifacts.

To celebrate the culture behind the cherry blossoms, the UW's Asian Languages & Literature will host Sakura-Kai Wednesday, March 29, at 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Quad at the UW campus.

Kozo Yamamura, who taught Japan studies at the Jackson School, died on Feb. 15, 2017. A prolific scholar, he wrote and edited scores of books and articles on the Japanese economy and its history.

The University of Washington has announced this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients, several come from the College of Arts & Sciences.

Fellows conduct research , co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony, and organize briefings.

Faculty across the College recommend a favorite book related to their field.