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Summer 2023 language courses in Nepali, Tibetan and Sanskrit now open to non-UBC students

Course registration is now open for 2023 Summer Session. If you are a student of other institution or a lifelong learner, explore our list of language courses open to you offered by the Department of Asian Studies.

Gamify Your Language Learning: A Rewind of 2023 Chinese Game Night

The UBC Chinese Language Program hosted its 2023 annual Chinese Game Night, students were able to have a fun-filled night of games and laughter while immersing themselves in Chinese Language and Culture.

Passion for Cantonese popular culture: The Third Annual Cantonese Fun Night

Hosted by the Cantonese Language Program, more than 90 students and guests attended the long-awaited event and participated in an immersive and interactive Cantonese-speaking environment.

Cross-University Cultural Exchange on Japanese Studies: Professor Christina Laffin’s visit to Vietnam National University

To encourage future collaboration between Vietnam National University (VNU) Hanoi and UBC, Professor Christina Laffin traveled to Vietnam last December, offering lectures on nature and premodern Japanese literature at VNU Hanoi.

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The Japan Lecture Series

September 7, 2022 - April 12, 2023

[Exhibition] Leslie Cheung 張國榮: Hong Kong Icon (1956-2003)

February 15, 2023 - April 6, 2023

Asian Centre & Asian Library

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