The Asian Studies main office is closed on Fridays in support of our new Green Day initiative
Starting this month the office staff will now be working remotely from home every Friday. Staff will still be reachable and able to assist via email, but the physical office in Room 607 of the Asian Centre will be closed.
The Modern Chinese Novel: Free course on YouTube
UBC Asian Studies Professor Christopher Rea recently launched a free public version of his undergraduate course, “The Modern Chinese Novel” on his YouTube channel Modern Chinese Cultural Studies.
Dr. Rumee Ahmed Named as New Canada Research Chair
We are thrilled to share that Asian Studies professor, Rumee Ahmed has been named as Canada Research Chair in Theology and Ethics.
Alireza Ahmadian Lectures in Iranian & Persianate Studies Announced for Winter and Spring 2022
We are delighted to announce our incredible lineup of Alireza Ahmadian Lectures in Iranian & Persianate Studies for Winter and Spring 2022.
Event Recap – Asian Studies 60th Anniversary Celebration (December 6)
2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the Department of Asian Studies, one of deep cultural significance in a variety of Asian societies. On December 6th, the Department hosted a celebration in honour of this milestone.
Happy 60th Anniversary UBC Asian Studies – Photo Challenge Event
In celebration of its 60th anniversary this year, the Department of Asian Studies at UBC invites all UBC students and alumni to participate in the Happy 60th Anniversary UBC Asian Studies Photo Challenge Event! Students and alumni will have the opportunity to visit various Asia-related locations on the UBC campus and win a prize from UBC Asian Studies Department Merchandise
A virtual speaker series: Indigenous Taiwan: Transpacific Connections
A series of conversations with writers and filmmakers who have been at the forefront of sharing Indigenous Taiwan with the world.
Bridging Gaps: Promoting Differentiated Instruction for Both Heritage and Non-Heritage Mandarin Learners in CHIN244/338
Heritage Mandarin learners are frequently faced with particular challenges such as identity confusion, language barriers, doubled sense of cultural alienation, and so on. These difficulties often arise from the ambiguous cultural spaces they are situated in and their shared diasporic experiences. This has precisely been how Selina Guo, a third-year Political Science student, felt when she grew up in […]
Caring On: Meet our new and seasoned instructors and learn how they approach student-centered learning
Behind UBC’s Chinese Language Program is a diverse team of passionate instructors who seek to not only broaden the students’ academic horizons, but also enrich their personal lives. This year, we are honoured to introduce to you our seasoned instructor Lu Mingzhu, and our three new visiting lecturers, Peng Yu-chun, Chen Yi, and Lin Shiang-han. […]
Welcome New Asian Studies Faculty for 2021/22!
As we kick off the new academic year, we’d also like to extend a huge welcome to our new faculty members joining us this year! We’ve asked each of our new faculty to tell us a little bit about themselves. Aynur Kadir — Assistant Professor in Lifeways in Indigenous Asia Aynur Kadir is an Indigenous Uyghur […]