The Department of Asian Studies is one of the leading Asian Studies programs in Canada, offering over 80 courses that cover Asian culture, thought, religion, and languages.

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I changed my academic track to Asian Studies as it is such a unique program, enriched with highly specialized faculty members along with their profound research on Asia; particularly socio-cultural and historical concerns, and intersectional issues like gender, race and social justice.

Parboti Roy
PhD Candidate

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COVID-19 Update – Advancement in Language Programs

 
As part of our adjustments to the impact of COVID-19, the Department of Asian Studies is changing the requirements for advancement in our language programs. Any course requiring a grade of 60% or higher to be achieved in the pre-requisite course will now require a grade of 55% or higher.

Re-discovering the love of Cantonese language

 
Zoe Lam in our Cantonese language faculty shares her love of the language with everyone she teaches, from beginners to advanced learners!

New Weekly Series: Chinese in 1 Minute

 
The Chinese Language Program is excited to introduce their new weekly series. Aiming to teach the practical basic of Chinese into condensed minute length lessons, follow along to enrich your vocabulary!
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