Alumni Story
Why I Chose East Asian Studies
I learned why I was driven to explore and create knowledge for the human race.
Dante Lauretta | B.A. Japanese, B.S. Math, Physics 1993
Principal Investigator, NASA's OSIRIS-REx
Welcome
The Department of East Asian Studies offers a wide range of courses in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language. Understanding the languages and cultures of these nations—the second (China) and third (Japan) largest economies in the world—is essential for anyone working globally today.
Degree Programs
The Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Master of Arts (M.A.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Training in East Asian Studies affords students important opportunities for careers in teaching, international business, international law, government and diplomatic service, and journalism.
Instruction is offered in a number of disciplines, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean culture, history, linguistics, literature, thought, and women’s studies, Asian humanities and religions, and Asian-American studies.
Meet Zaina
Zaina enjoys immersing herself in culture and connects deeply with her Korean language studies, growing into a thoughtful and versatile communicator.
Recent News
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Itsumi Ishikawa-Peck, Instructor in the Department of East Asian Studies and interim director of the Japanese language program, is the recipient of the College of Humanities 2026 Distinguished Undergraduate Advising/Mentoring Award.
In a…
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The Department of East Asian Studies is proud to announce that the following faculty members have received promotions for their exceptional teaching, service, and research:
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May 13, 2026
The Department of East Asian Studies hosted its annual award ceremony on Friday, May 8, 2026, to celebrate the graduating class of 2026 and to acknowledge its students for their exceptional performance and achievements during the academic year.…
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B.A.
Japanese
1993
B.S.
Physics
1993
B.S.
Theoretical Mathematics
1993
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B.A.
East Asian Studies
2013
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B.A.
East Asian Stuides
2013
B.A.
Economics
2013