East Asian Language Tables

Language Tables are an opportunity for students to practice their language skills outside of the classroom. The East Asian Language Tables are sponsored and coordinated between the Center for East Asian Studies and the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures.

Chinese Language Table

Moderator: Wenminzi Wu
Email: wuw@ku.edu

All levels
Day: Fridays
Time: 2-3 PM
Place: Wescoe 4035

four students walking down jayhawk blvd sidewalk

Japanese Language Table

Moderators: Ryo Higuchi, Jean Duperon, Jordan Baines, and Aron Moorman
Email: ryo.higuchi@ku.edu

Beginners
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00-6:30 PM
Place: Wescoe 4008

Intermediate/Advanced
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5:00-6:30 PM
Place: Wescoe 4008

group of people sitting around a picnic smiling at camera

Korean Language Table

Moderator: Nayeon Kim
Email: KIM4072@ku.edu

Beginners
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30-4:20 PM
Place: Wescoe 4075

Intermediate/Advanced
Day: Thursdays
Time: 4:30-5:20 PM
Place: Wescoe 4075

group of students studying around a table

Tibetan Language Table

There will be no Tibetan Language Table for the Fall 2025 semester.

Tibet flags

Uyghur Language Table

There will be no Uyghur Language Table for the Fall 2025 semester.

Uyghur building

Past Joint Language Table

In the past, Joint Language Table would take place at the beginning of each semester. At this event, students from all East Asian languages networked and enjoyed learning their languages through a cultural topic. Past Joint Language Tables have featured a games and food culture.

Two students playing board game

An EALC language students plays Wei Chi (GO) with a Japanese GTA. (Fall 2023)

students look to presenter who speaks on dumplings

Attendees listen to a presentation about dumplings. (Fall 2023)

Attendees gather around a table watching a teacher fold a dumpling

Attendees enjoy wrapping dumplings according to the country language they are learning. (Fall 2023)