MA in East Asian Languages and Literature in Columbus United States | Ohio State University

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) provides Master's and Doctoral programs in Chinese and Japanese, covering literature, linguistics, and language teaching methodologies. Each year, numerous graduate students showcase their research or lead workshops at prominent academic conferences. The department actively supports student publications, with several receiving university-wide recognition for exceptional research papers. Master's candidates typically fulfill all degree requirements within a two-year timeframe. Recognized for its innovative Japanese Studies program, DEALL secured an Academic Challenge Grant from Ohio, enabling expanded Japan-focused research and the addition of two specialized faculty positions in Japanese history and literature.

DEALL's faculty expertise spans diverse academic disciplines, three East Asian cultural regions (China, Japan, and Korea), and multiple historical periods. The department is dedicated to strengthening its global standing as a leader in scholarly research, academic instruction, and professional contributions to the field.