Chinese Language Program Instructor Spotlight: Yi-yi Chen – “Flying Students’ Dreams on Top of Literature”
In this faculty spotlight, Yi-yi Chen, our newest visiting lecturer in the Chinese Language Program, renews her passion for the art of teaching Chinese literature at the University of British Columbia. Prior to UBC, she was a lecturer both in Taiwan and Vancouver post-secondary institutions.
Asian Studies Ph.D. candidate Minoru Takano awarded a Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship from the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation
Congratulations to Asian Studies doctoral student Minoru Takano, who was recently awarded a Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship of the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange.
First scholar visit from Hong Kong since the start of the pandemic
In May 2022, the Department of Asian Studies was honoured by two much anticipated in-person scholar visits from Hong Kong – the first to the Department since the start of the pandemic.
What is special about a university language course?
Are you thinking about taking a language course? If you’re deciding between a university offering versus a free automated online course, Dr. Qian Wang, Director of the Chinese Language Program and Associate Professor in Chinese Linguistics, explains what makes a university language course unique, how it benefits your Arts degree, and why it adds value to your journey of self-discovery.
Lanterns Lighted, Poetry Revived: Recap of the 2022 Chinese Language Program Lantern Festival Poetry Event
The 2022 UBC Lantern Festival Poetry Event organized by the Chinese Language Program (CLP) has attracted significant attention and achieved great success. Held for the fifth time, the event this year has showcased 102 artworks related to Chinese poetry submitted by CLP students, and shared 20 multilingual presentations by distinguished guest speakers from both the Department of Asian Studies and the UBC Asian Library.
Boundaries Transcended: Recap of the 2022 Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3MT Competition
The Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3-Minute Thesis Competition was held at the UBC Asian Centre Auditorium on April 1, 2022. As a burgeoning academic forum, the Conference serves as an ideal platform for undergraduate students to present their research discoveries, engage in scholarly discussions, and build learning communities for studies on China and the Chinese speaking world.
Culminating Collaboration and Sustained Growth – The 2022 Chinese Language Program Student Employee Appreciation Event
As the end of term draws near, members of the Chinese Language Program (CLP) came together over Zoom to celebrate the remarkable contributions of its exceptional volunteers, teaching Assistants, and Work Learn assistants.
Meet Our Students: Anh Luu
Interested in learning what you can do with a degree in Asian Studies? In our “Meet Our Students” interview series, we ask our students how they became interested in Asian Studies, their experience in our program, and their future academic and professional goals. Meet Anh Luu, who is in her final year of undergraduate studies in the Department of Asian Studies.
A Guide to Majoring and Minoring in Asian Studies
Interested in declaring a major or minor in Asian Studies and curious where to start? Look no further! Here’s our start-up guide to declaring a program in Asian Studies and figuring out which track is right for you.
Chinese Language Program Alumni Spotlight: Liam Bates’s Roadmap to Success via Cultural Curiosity
Liam Bates, an alumnus of the UBC Chinese Language Program, was a student eager to learn about the world outside his bubble. While at the CLP, he dedicated himself to his studies, going beyond his comfort zone and treating challenges as learning opportunities for personal growth.