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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Alireza Ahmadian Lectures in Persianate & Iranian Studies Fall 2020 / Winter 2021 Schedule

 
Announcing six upcoming lectures delving into modern Iranian culture, race, representation and much more.

Farewell Message from Outgoing Departmental Head Ross King

 
After 12 years, Ross King shares some triumphs and tribulations from the top of the Asian Studies tree and gives a very warm welcome to incoming Head, Sharalyn Orbaugh.

Update about Courses for Term One in the 2020W Session

 
On May 11, President Santa J. Ono announced that the majority of UBC classes in Term 1 of the 2020W academic session (September to December 2020) will be offered online. In line with this, and for everyone's health and safety, all Asian Studies courses (undergraduate and graduate) will be offered online in Term 1.
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