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 KU East Asian Languages and Cultures Department. 

 

Chinese Language Table

Moderator: Yuan-Hsi Chao (Yuanxi Zhao)
Email: ychao@ku.edu 
All learners are welcome!

Wednesday 2:30-3:30 PM (Wescoe 1045) 
Thursday 1:30 -3:30 PM (Wescoe 1009) 

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Japanese Language Table

Moderator: Mona Mashimo
Email: m219m133@ku.edu

Location: Bailey 318
Beginner Level - Thursdays 4:30 to 6:00 PM
Advanced Level - Wednesdays 3:00 to 4:30 PM

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Korean Language Table

Beginner Level
Moderator: Jimin Yang
Email: jmcrystal98@ku.edu
Location: Wesco 1001
Monday 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Intermediate/Advanced Level
Moderator: Inah Yang
Email: jmcrystal98@ku.edu
Location: Wescoe 1001
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Thursday 3:30 - 4:30 PM

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Tibetan Language Table

There will be no Tibetan Language Table for the Spring 2024 semester.

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Uyghur Language Table

There will be no Uyghur Language Table for the Spring 2024 semester.

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Joint Language Table

A Joint Language Table takes place at the beginning of each semester. At this event, students from all East Asian languages can network and enjoy learning their languages through a cultural topic. Past Joint Language Tables have featured a game night and cooking dumplings.

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

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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)