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Asian Languages and Cultures

Welcome to ALC

 

Department Overview

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The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures offers an education in the languages, cultures, and literatures of Asia.  Students will acquire linguistic and transcultural competence in one or more regions of Asia as a dynamic site of international cultural relations.

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Why ALC?

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures offers an education in the languages, cultures, and literatures of Asia.  Students will acquire linguistic and transcultural competence in one or more regions of Asia and learn to better appreciate Asia as a dynamic site of international cultural relations.  A few of our students share their reasons for studying Asian languages and cultures and what they gained from the experience.

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Faculty Highlights

 
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University Teaching Award

Yumi Shiojima becomes a Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Professor of Instruction.  An honor awarded annually to recognize faculty who demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching.

 

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News and Events

 

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Congratulations!

Soumya Shailendra has been awarded Northwestern’s most prestigious and competitive fellowship; she will be Presidential Fellow joining the Presidential Fellows Society for the next two years!

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Events

 
Oct
27
2025
Info Session: Study Abroad in Japan

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Evanston

This is the annual Study Abroad in JAPAN Info Session hosted by the Japanese Language Program, Department of Asian Languages and Cultur...

Oct
29
2025
Info Session: Study Abroad in South Korea

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Evanston

Join us to learn about study abroad options in South Korea during the academic year or summer. Representatives from the Korean Language...

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News

 
Yumi Shiojima named Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Professor of Instruction
Chin-Hung Chang and Daniel Majchrowicz recognized for excellence in teaching

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