The Department of Asian Studies is one of the leading Asian Studies programs in Canada, offering over 350 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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Dr. Helena Wu named as new Canada Research Chair in Hong Kong Studies

 

Meet the Lecturers of the Year in Asian Studies 2022-23

 
Since September 2014, the Department of Asian Studies has been awarding annual prizes to two Lecturers to recognize and celebrate excellence in teaching in the Lecturer rank. Dr. Sharalyn Orbaugh, Professor and Department Head, announced this year’s two recipients.

Meet the new faculty members in Asian Studies

 
With another academic year upon us, we’re excited to welcome new faculty members to the Asian Studies family!
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