The University of British Columbia
Vancouver campus
Major in Asian Studies
A major in Asian Studies is designed to give you the key linguistic and cultural capital to work as a leader in the 21st 'Asian Century' on the Canada-Asian interface.
Episode 3: Lecturer of the Year, Misuzu Kazama
In our third episode of our UBC Asian Studies Stories series, Lecturer Misuzu Kazama shares her hopes for what students can gain through the study of Japanese and advice for those hoping to learn the language.
Meet Our Students: Cyrus Qiu
This interview features Ph.D. student Cyrus Qiu studying Japanese popular culture and modern literature. His research explores various social issues facing the current Japanese younger generation and how those issues are being dealt with in the realm of Japanese popular culture.
Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Ward
This interview features Jennifer Ward, BA ’12. For five years, Jennifer has worked from home, self-employed, as a freelance translator. She has worked on dozens of manga for Yen Press, Seven Seas, Kodansha, and other publishers.
