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

First & Second Year
Moderator: Aileen Chen
Day/Time: Th 3:30-4:30 PM
Place: Wescoe 2106

Third Year+
Moderator: Artemis Yuan
Day/Time: T 3:00-4:00 PM
Place: Wescoe 2106

four students walking down jayhawk blvd sidewalk

Japanese Language Table

Moderator: Miki Shono
m.shono@ku.edu

All levels
Day/Time: F 11:00-11:50 AM
Place: Wescoe 4035

group of people sitting around a picnic smiling at camera

Korean Language Table

All levels
Day/Time: W 12:00-12:50 PM
Place: Wescoe 4012

group of students studying around a table

Uyghur Language Table

There will be no Uyghur Language Table for the Fall 2026 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)