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Professor Nazry Bahrawi has been quoted throughout an article published in the South China Morning Post, titled "… Read more
An interview with AL&L's Professor Nazry Bahrawi is featured in the October 2024 issue of The Karyawan, a quarterly publication by AMP Singapore and its research subsidiary, the Centre for Research on Islamic and Malay Affairs (RIMA). In the interview, Professor Bahrawi sits down with Irdina Aisyah Mohd Imran to discuss his personal and academic journey — from growing up in Singapore as an ethnic minority to navigating life and academia overseas, and how his experiences have shaped his… Read more
AL&L Department Coordinator Belle Arkham Featured in CAS's Celebration of First-Generation Community
The Department of Asian Languages & Literature's Belle Arkham, Department Coordinator, is featured in the College of Arts & Sciences's First-Generation Storytelling Celebration. The celebration honors the stories and contributions of first-generation students, staff, and faculty to the College of Arts & Sciences community. Watch the College's interview with Belle on the … Read more
EunYoung Won, Teaching Professor of Korean in the Department of Asian Languages & Literature, has published the second edition of Korean For Dummies through Wiley, serving as the book’s primary author. This new edition features twenty thematically organized chapters covering essential topics such as Hangeul, Korean grammar, travel, shopping, work, and dining out. Each chapter is filled with practical phrases, vocabulary, cultural insights, and language tips to help… Read more
The College of Arts & Sciences welcomes students and their families to connect with faculty and staff, learn about a variety of topics, and explore our spaces throughout Family Weekend.
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Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the UW community every week. This week, attend gallery exhibitions, and more. As the UW community returns to campus, consider taking advantage of campus perks available to UW employees and students: Free admission to the Henry Art Gallery and Burke Museum Discounted tickets to performances by Meany Center,...… Read more
Through her love of languages and plants — and some serendipity — UW junior Katie Ruesink connected with a Korean family while studying in Seoul.
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The Department of Asian Languages & Literature is thrilled to join the College of Arts & Sciences in congratulating Tran Huynh Bao Ho, a double-major in Korean and Asian Languages & Cultures with a minor in Naval ROTC, for receiving the 2024 Dean's Medal in the Humanities.
The Dean’s Medal is awarded by the College of Arts & Sciences each spring to four graduating seniors — one from each of the College’s four divisions — based on academic performance and faculty… Read more
Lucy Li, Interim China Studies Librarian at the Tateuchi East Asia Library (TEAL), has written the latest article for the Northwest Asian Weekly's quarterly op-ed series featuring contributions from faculty, students, and affiliates of the Department of Asian Languages & Literature. In her article, titled "To thrive, libraries must jointly harness human and… Read more
Professor Kaoru Ohta, Teaching Professor of Japanese in the Department of Asian Languages & Literature, was featured last week in the Northwest Asian Weekly. The article, titled "Japanese and Chinese lead language learning trends in WA state" (May 29, 2024), explores changing trends in Japanese and Chinese language instruction in Washington, from K-12 through the college… Read more