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DEALL Presentations at the 2026 AATJ Conference in Vancouver
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures is delighted to recognize the scholarly contributions of our current and former Buckeyes at the 2026 American Association of Teachers of…
DEALL with Record Turnout at CHINOPERL Conference
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures was well represented by its faculty and graduate students at the annual CHINOPERL conference, held on Thursday, March 12, in Vancouver,…
Ai-Ling Lu Successfully Defends Dissertation!
On March 6, 2026, Ai-Ling Lu successfully defended her doctoral dissertation, clearing the last hurdle in her journey of completing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures. She is grateful…
Ka Fai (Gary) Law won 1st Place at Hayes Advanced Research Forum!
Our enthusiastic congratulations to Ka Fai (Gary) Law in winning 1st Place in the Humanities Oral /Talk Presentation at the 40th Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum…
Tsukuba Students’ Visit to Level 3 Japanese Class and Oshaberi-kai
On Wednesday, March 4, students from Tsukuba University visited and participated in two Level 3 Japanese classes. Each class included approximately ten students from each university, creating a…
DEALL Students celebrate Spring with Chinese Caligraphy!
On Friday, February 13, 2025, The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures collaborated with the Humanities Institute to celebrate the Lunar New Year by creating Spring Festival Couplets…
Prof. Bender featured at International Conference on Folk Narratives
On February 25, 2026, Prof. Mark Bender, Department of East Asian Languages and Literature, gave a guest speaker presentation at the International Seminar on Folk Narratives in Indian Literary and…
Korean Heritage: Columbus’s Hope: The Continuing Journey of Korea on Stage
Korean Heritage: Columbus’s Hope: The Continuing Journey of Korea on Stage
In American society, Korean culture is no longer a temporary trend but a…
Award-winning professor advances folklore at Ohio State
The study of folklore at Ohio State – ranging from tales of ghosts and goblins to stories of cultural heritage throughout the world – dates back nearly 100 years. In recent decades, developments…