PhD Specializations

Prospective graduate students applying to the department should indicate which specialization they intend to pursue. The department currently offers the following specializations with subfields:

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Buddhist Studies

Buddhist Studies, consisting of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or South Asian Buddhism Prospective graduate students applying to the department should indicate which specialization they intend to pursue. Program Requirements For program […]

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Chinese Language and Culture

Chinese Language and Culture, consisting of Archaeology, Cinema, Classical Literature, Cultural and Intellectual History, Modern Literature, and Philosophy Prospective graduate students applying to the department should indicate which specialization they […]

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Cultural and Comparative Studies

Cultural and Comparative Studies, consisting of cross-cultural and comparative studies among China, Japan, and/or Korea, or particular disciplinary approaches to the study of the East Asian region Prospective graduate students […]

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East Asian Linguistics

East Asian Linguistics, consisting of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean linguistics Prospective graduate students applying to the department should indicate which specialization they intend to pursue. Program Requirements For program requirements […]

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Japanese Literary and Cultural Studies

Japanese Literary and Cultural Studies, consisting of Classical Literature, Cultural and Intellectual History, and Modern Literature and Film Prospective graduate students applying to the department should indicate which specialization they […]

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Korean Language and Culture

Korean Language and Culture, consisting of Classical Literature, Cultural and Intellectual History, Christianity and Religions, and Modern Literature and Film Prospective graduate students applying to the department should indicate which […]