John Phan, associate professor of Vietnamese Humanities, discusses his research on the history and development of the Vietnamese language in a Columbia News feature, recently mentioned by President Jennifer L. Mnookin in her welcome message for the 2026–27 academic year.
Christina Yi, associate professor of Japanese literature, joins the EALAC faculty. Professor Yi is a scholar of modern and contemporary Japanese literature and culture.
The department is pleased to celebrate Jungwon Kim, John Phan, and Ying Qian, who have recently received tenure. Please join us in congratulating them on this achievement.
Phuong Chung Nguyen, Director of the Vietnamese Language Program, is recognized for her contributions to teaching, preserving, and promoting the Vietnamese language in the US.
Columbia University students achieved notable success once again at the Chinese Bridge Competition (Eastern U.S. Region).
Please join us in congratulating our 2025-26 Senior Thesis writers for all of their hard work and efforts in the Senior Thesis Program! These undergraduate students did an outstanding job and will receive the Oscar Lee Award for Senior Thesis Writers for their achievements.
Senior Lecturer Zhongqi Shi has published a new book, Embracing Change: A New Era in Chinese Teaching, which explores how Chinese language educators can respond to the rapid transformations brought about by emerging technologies, evolving learner needs, and shifting educational expectations.