PhD in East Asian Linguistics in Eugene United States | University of Oregon

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures provides a doctoral program specializing in East Asian Linguistics, one of only a handful nationwide with comprehensive coverage of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean linguistics. Students can choose to concentrate on a single language or pursue comparative studies across multiple East Asian languages.

Our faculty members possess deep knowledge across various linguistic disciplines, with a strong emphasis on functional and empirical methods for analyzing language structure, usage, acquisition, and instruction.
Discover ancient civilizations with unbroken traditions, gain insight into the depth of East Asian cultural expressions, and acquire language skills that enhance career opportunities in our interconnected world.
Through East Asian language and literature studies, learners sharpen analytical abilities, cultivate global perspectives, and build valuable language competencies while enjoying the process. Mastering new languages unlocks countless future possibilities.
Our graduate programs in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean equip students for diverse professional and scholarly paths, offering rigorous training in linguistic analysis, literary theory, and cultural comparisons. We stand among the select institutions nationwide offering a full doctoral program in East Asian Linguistics.